UN jobs in Senegal 🇸🇳

Social Policy and Health Economics Adviser - WCARO, Dakar, Senegal, P5

United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The Social Policy and Health Economics Adviser serves as the senior technical authority on social policy, health economics, public financing, and investment strategy for UNFPA's West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO). Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, the Adviser provides strategic leadership across a 23-country portfolio, guiding Country Offices and national governments in mobilizing domestic resources, strengthening health financing systems, and integrating sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) into national budgets and development plans. Key responsibilities include generating economic evidence, leading policy and advocacy efforts, supporting health financing reforms, and building capacity for sustainable SRHR financing. The role requires extensive experience in health economics, policy engagement with Ministries of Finance and Health, and a strong track record in translating economic analysis into actionable policy and financing strategies. The Adviser also engages with international financial institutions, UN agencies, and the private sector to mobilize sustainable financing for SRHR initiatives.

Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Intern - (6 months duration) - WCARO, Dakar, Senegal

United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The UNFPA Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Intern will be based at the UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, for a 6-month duration. Under the supervision of the YPS Specialist, the intern will support research and analysis on youth participation in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and humanitarian action. Responsibilities include monitoring and compiling reports on national and regional YPS policies, developing briefing notes and policy documents, assisting in regional project coordination, supporting communication and advocacy efforts, and engaging with youth networks and stakeholders. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The internship offers learning opportunities to understand UNFPA's mandate, YPS agenda, programme design, and operational mechanisms in a multicultural environment.

Senior Programe Associate SSA7

World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Kaolack, Senegal

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Senior Programme Associate to support the implementation of a project aimed at reducing post-harvest losses of millet and improving food quality in the regions of Kaolack, Fatick, and Tambacounda in Senegal. The role involves technical and organizational support for activities focused on training producers in innovative practices, promoting appropriate post-harvest management techniques, and supporting the development of improved technologies for cereal processing. The incumbent will work closely with local partners, beneficiaries, and WFP teams to ensure effective project execution and reporting. The position requires a university degree (Bac+4 or higher) in agronomy, food science, rural economics, or related fields, along with at least five years of professional experience in project monitoring and evaluation in agro-food programs, particularly in post-harvest loss reduction. The candidate must demonstrate strong technical knowledge in food technologies, quality standards, and communication skills to produce reports and engage stakeholders effectively.

Economic Governance Specialist (open to Tier 0 & 1 Applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The Economic Governance Specialist provides strategic policy advisory support to UNDP Country Offices in West and Central Africa, focusing on strengthening economic governance systems to advance the SDGs and African Union Agenda 2063. Key responsibilities include advising governments on public finance management, fiscal policy, budget transparency, anti-corruption, domestic resource mobilization, and natural resource governance. The role involves leading economic governance programme design and delivery, mainstreaming Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Instant Payment Systems (IIPS), building partnerships with stakeholders, and promoting innovative approaches in digital public finance and data-driven decision-making. The position requires close collaboration with UNDP WACA governance and peacebuilding teams, as well as UNDP HQ and regional offices.

UN Women JPO - Programme Analyst, Ending Violence Against Women

United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The UN Women JPO Programme Analyst supports the Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) Section in developing and implementing flagship programmes aligned with the Spotlight Initiative. Key responsibilities include assisting in programme development, coordinating UN agency actions at regional level, compiling donor reports, synthesizing good practices, organizing webinars and knowledge exchange mechanisms, and supporting advocacy and communications efforts. The role requires strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills, with experience in gender equality, violence against women, and development programme implementation. The position is part of the JPO scheme sponsored by the Netherlands, open only to nationals of specific eligible countries (excluding Senegal).

UN Women, Consultant (e) national (e) – Formation de formateurs et formatrices sur l’initiation législative- Gouvernance, Dakar, Sénégal.

UN Women · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

UN Women seeks a Consultant to support the Training of Trainers (ToT) on legislative initiation for women parliamentarians in Senegal, alongside representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. The role involves adapting a training manual to the national context, co-facilitating the training, and contributing to the development of a strategic program on governance, leadership, and political participation. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Governance Programme Manager at the UN Women Senegal office. Responsibilities include reviewing and revising training materials, co-delivering sessions, facilitating post-training discussions, and drafting a synthesis report. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to developing a strategic framework for UN Women's governance initiatives, aligning with national priorities such as Vision Senegal 2050 and the SND 2025–2029. The position requires extensive experience in gender equality, political participation, legislative reform, and training facilitation, with strong skills in research, analysis, and report writing in English and French.

FRA2601 - FAF/26/019 - Auditeur / Chef d’équipe

International Civil Aviation Organization · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) seeks an experienced Auditor / Team Leader to assist ASECNA in conducting a technical and operational audit. The role involves leading the audit team, preparing work plans and risk registers, coordinating audit activities, and submitting reports. The incumbent will analyze organizational context, develop audit frameworks, consolidate terms of reference, identify information needs, and design data collection methodologies. Deliverables include a pre-audit report, final audit report, and presentations. The position requires close coordination with national counterparts and adherence to ICAO policies. The assignment is for up to 130 man-days over eight months, based in Dakar with one week remote work. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills, with a focus on aviation compliance and performance audits.

FRA2601 - FAF/26/020 - Auditeur ANS/ATM

International Civil Aviation Organization · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The role involves supporting the implementation of a technical and operational audit for ASECNA in the field of Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Air Traffic Management (ATM). The expert will prepare work plans, analyze organizational context, develop audit frameworks, contribute to terms of reference, identify information needs, and assist in data collection and report preparation. The position requires coordination with ASECNA counterparts and team members, delivering pre-audit and final reports along with presentations. The mission aims to facilitate and accelerate the audit process, ensuring compliance with ICAO policies and standards. The candidate should demonstrate strong judgment, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in a multinational environment.

FRA2601 - FAF/26/021 - Auditeur ANS/CNS

International Civil Aviation Organization · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The role involves providing technical and operational audit support to ASECNA in the domain of Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS). The expert will prepare and submit a work plan, analyze organizational context, develop and consolidate audit frameworks, contribute to terms of reference and priority setting, identify information needs, and assist in data collection and documentation preparation. The position requires structuring and organizing audit data, contributing to pre-audit and final reports, and preparing presentations. The mission includes remote work for one week and culminates in delivering a pre-audit report, final report, and presentation. The expert will work under the Director of Capacity Building and Implementation and coordinate with team members and national counterparts. The assignment is a short-term consultancy based in Dakar, focused on facilitating and accelerating the audit process in compliance with ICAO policies and standards.

Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants – Internship

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

This internship offers support for project planning, implementation, and monitoring related to combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The intern will assist with work plan preparation, project implementation, field visits, progress evaluation, partner coordination, data collection, document management, administrative support for workshops and training, and other related tasks. The role requires an advanced university degree (Master's level) in law, international relations, administration, management, or communication, or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree program. Strong computer literacy and fluency in both English and French are required. The internship is unpaid and lasts three months.

UN Women, Ending Violence against Women and Girls Intern, Dakar, Senegal.

UN Women · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

UN Women Senegal seeks an intern to support its Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAW) team in Dakar. The intern will assist in mapping psycho-social support providers, developing a database of experts and partners, identifying existing tools and protocols, and contributing to technical documentation. Responsibilities include supporting EVAW activities, meetings, and workshops, and enhancing knowledge of stakeholder mapping, gender issues, and psycho-social approaches. The role offers learning opportunities in policy, programmatic aspects of UN Women work, and research and reporting skills. The intern will work under the supervision of the EVAW coordinator in a multicultural environment.

UN Women, Consultant (e) National (e) pour Réaliser une Évaluation Rapide de la Situation des Femmes Migrantes au Sénégal et des Politiques, Lois et Services Existants à leur Disposition, Dakar, Sénégal.

UN Women · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

UN Women is seeking a national consultant to conduct a rapid assessment of the situation of migrant women in Senegal, including a review of existing policies, laws, and services available to them. The consultant will analyze qualitative and quantitative data, consult key stakeholders such as UN agencies, government representatives, civil society, and migrant women's networks, and identify gender-specific gaps and synergies with national and regional initiatives. The assessment aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen gender-sensitive migration governance in Senegal and West Africa, serving as a baseline for the program "Making Migration Safe for Women." The consultant will deliver a start-up report, a draft rapid assessment report, and a final report incorporating feedback. The role requires strong expertise in gender and migration, data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement, with excellent written communication skills in English and French. The consultancy is home-based with possible official travel covered by UN Women.

UN Women, Women’s Economic Empowerment Intern, Dakar, Senegal

UN Women · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

UN Women seeks a Women's Economic Empowerment Intern to support the Regional Office for West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal. The intern will assist the Policy Advisor in research, data collection, and knowledge product development related to women's economic empowerment in the region. Responsibilities include supporting policy briefs, advocacy materials, project documentation, and organizing webinars and workshops. The role offers learning opportunities in gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and UN Women's operational aspects. The intern will work in a multicultural environment and develop professional skills in communication, research, and stakeholder engagement.

Coordonateur (trice) projet Emobilité (Ouvert à tous les candidats)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Senegal is recruiting a Project Coordinator to lead an electric mobility initiative designed to reduce CO2 emissions, foster green entrepreneurship, and generate youth employment. The role encompasses comprehensive project management: developing detailed work plans, tracking implementation progress, overseeing budgets, managing risks, and ensuring strict compliance with UNDP financial, procurement, and administrative standards. The coordinator will establish and sustain strategic partnerships with government ministries, private sector entities, commercial banks, and international organizations. Additional duties include conducting quality assurance and audit preparations, delivering capacity-building workshops for partners on HACT and procurement, and facilitating cross-agency knowledge exchange. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, economics/finance, or project management, paired with two to four years of relevant professional experience. Demonstrated expertise in innovation ecosystems, startup development, and entrepreneurship models is essential, alongside strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities. Fluency in French is mandatory, while familiarity with local languages, UNDP procedures, or UN/NGO contexts is highly valued. The position reports to the Deputy Resident Representative and requires close collaboration with program, operations, and project expert units.

Chargé Nationale des Affaires Humanitaires/Programme - UNOCHA - Nationals only

United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

This role supports the Regional Humanitarian Fund for West and Central Africa (RHFWCA) operations in Senegal, focusing on grant allocation, partner engagement, and program monitoring. The incumbent will manage the end-to-end project funding cycle, including proposal analysis, strategic review coordination, and fund disbursement tracking via the Grant Management System (GMS). Key duties involve maintaining fund databases, tracking donor contributions, producing quarterly and annual performance reports, and organizing training sessions for implementing partners. The position also requires conducting field monitoring missions, including in conflict or insecure areas, and contributing to narrative report reviews and governance documentation. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, project management, or public administration, or a Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience. They must possess at least two years of professional experience in international organizations focused on humanitarian aid or development cooperation, including a minimum of one year specifically addressing humanitarian issues in West Africa or the Sahel. Strong proficiency in French is mandatory, with English and technical skills in data management and MS Office considered advantageous. The role demands analytical rigor, systemic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders under minimal supervision to ensure efficient humanitarian response delivery. The position requires strong competencies in budget planning, partnership mobilization, and creative communication, alongside the ability to adapt processes to dynamic humanitarian contexts and work effectively across cultural boundaries.

Chief Risk Management, P-5, FT, #137298, Regional Services Div. Dakar, Senegal- WCARO,

UNICEF · 🇸🇳 Senegal

The Chief Risk Management role is a senior leadership position within UNICEF's Regional Services Division in Dakar, Senegal. The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies across the region, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's global risk management framework. Key responsibilities include identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic risks, as well as providing risk management guidance to regional teams. The role requires extensive experience in risk management within complex organizational environments, particularly in humanitarian or development contexts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk assessment, compliance, and strategic planning, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders.

Communications Specialist (Multimedia)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇳 Senegal

Programme Associate SC6

World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Matam, Senegal

The Programme Associate SC6 supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WFP's CRAFT project in Matam, Senegal, aimed at enhancing resilience among smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, in the face of climate change impacts. The role involves coordinating with local partners, supporting business plan development, facilitating market linkages, and ensuring effective project execution. The position requires close collaboration with the Matam Sub-Bureau team and contributes to broader WFP programs focused on food security, nutrition, and resilience. The incumbent will work primarily in Matam, with potential travel to other areas within the sub-bureau's coverage.

Business Support Associate G6

World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The Business Support Associate G6 provides dedicated executive assistant support and coordinates a full range of business support services for a specific professional area within the West and Central Africa Regional Office of the World Food Programme. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, correspondence, and briefing notes; maintaining records and databases; assisting with budget planning and monitoring; reviewing documentation; and providing training and support to junior staff. The role requires extensive experience in office administration or general administrative work, with a preference for experience as an assistant to senior executive management. The position is based in Dakar, Senegal, with potential relocation to Diamniadio, and offers a one-year fixed-term contract with potential for renewal.

JPO Logistics Officer - Dakar, Senegal - OPEN TO CANADIAN NATIONALS ONLY

World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

The JPO Logistics Officer will support WFP's logistics operations in Western and Central Africa, based in Dakar, Senegal. Key responsibilities include developing logistics plans, managing supply chain operations (procurement, shipping, port operations), analyzing logistics data, supporting emergency response efforts, and providing technical guidance to country offices. The role involves field missions, report preparation, and capacity building activities. The position requires a deep understanding of logistics processes and strong analytical and communication skills.