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World Health Organization · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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World Health Organization · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P3

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Economic Affairs Officer serves in the Trade Analysis Branch of UNCTAD, conducting economic and sector analysis for global, regional, and national trade and development issues. Key responsibilities include developing socio-economic databases, applying econometric models, drafting analytical studies and policy inputs, attending international meetings, organizing expert meetings and training seminars, and contributing to technical cooperation projects. The role requires strong economic research and analytical skills, proficiency in quantitative data analysis using tools like Stata, and experience in project management. The position reports to the Head of the Branch and involves both technical and administrative duties.

Assistant To Team

World Health Organization · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Consultant pour l’évaluation finale du projet Jeunesse, agroécologie et emplois verts pour la paix

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to conduct the final evaluation of the 'Youth, Agroecology and Green Jobs for Peace' project in Haiti. The evaluation will independently assess the project's relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability, focusing on its contribution to youth stabilization, social cohesion, and resilience against climate insecurity in the communes of Corail and Jérémie. The consultant will produce a series of reports including a start-up report, preliminary report, and final report, and present findings to stakeholders. The role requires extensive experience in peace-building project evaluations, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Haiti's socio-political and environmental context. The position is based in Haiti and expected to last 3 months.

Architect (Fixed-term Limited), P4

United Nations Office at Geneva · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Architect (Fixed-term Limited), P4 position is located in the Strategic Heritage Plan project at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent manages and coordinates contractor design activities and professional services for the renovation of building E. Key responsibilities include leading reviews of contractor technical designs, assessing value engineering proposals, responding to contractor queries, managing high-volume project documentation, evaluating proposed solutions, reviewing materials and mock-ups, supervising architectural works, and participating in final architectural reviews and punch list resolution. The role requires expertise in construction contract management, design coordination, and heritage projects, with a focus on maintaining design integrity, functional performance, and compliance with regulations. The position demands strong technical skills in architectural software and experience in large-scale construction and renovation projects.

Regional Coordinator – CITES Tree Species Project (Central and South America, and the Caribbean)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Regional Coordinator for the CITES Tree Species Project will support the implementation of projects in Central and South America, and the Caribbean (CSAC) region. Key responsibilities include establishing relationships with CITES authorities, supporting project documentation and budgeting, organizing inception meetings, developing work programs, and monitoring project implementation. The role involves extensive coordination with CITES Management and Scientific Authorities, forestry departments, and project teams in target countries. Work will be delivered primarily through electronic means, with occasional field missions and international meetings. The position requires a final report detailing project outcomes and activities. The role is home-based with potential travel depending on resources and invitations.

Security Coordination Officer, P4

Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Security Coordination Officer serves as an adviser to the Head of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) on security risk management, policy, and procedures. The role involves coordinating and managing security for IIIM staff, offices, and field operations, ensuring safety through threat analysis, risk management strategies, and incident investigation. Responsibilities include developing security plans, conducting training, liaising with local authorities, and leading a security team. The officer must ensure compliance with security frameworks, support evidence collection work, and integrate gender, diversity, and inclusion into security practices. The position requires strong analytical, planning, and communication skills, with experience in conflict zones and emergency management.

Administrative Officer (P)

International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Administrative Officer provides broad-based administrative, coordination, and analytical support to the Deputy Director General for Management and Reform and his Special Advisor. Key responsibilities include managing scheduling, coordinating meetings and engagements, preparing briefing packages and background notes, tracking follow-up actions from high-level meetings, supporting planning and reporting on Management and Reform initiatives, conducting research and analysis, reviewing correspondence, monitoring administrative actions, coordinating travel and logistics, and maintaining filing and knowledge management systems. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally in a fast-paced environment.

Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (P)

International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (PHRD) leads IOM's global emergency preparedness and humanitarian response efforts in alignment with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028. The role involves managing and implementing crisis preparedness, anticipatory action, and humanitarian response programs, ensuring coordination with national emergency plans, inter-agency exercises, and humanitarian standards. Responsibilities include leading preparedness planning, managing surge capacity and emergency response mechanisms, coordinating with regional and country offices, and providing strategic advice on humanitarian programming. The position also oversees IOM's participation in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), manages humanitarian appeals, and ensures accountability and local ownership in response efforts. The role requires extensive senior management experience in humanitarian and development contexts, with a focus on crisis response, risk reduction, and coordination with international actors.

Civic Space Intern

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Civic Space Intern will support the Civic Space Unit within the Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS) Branch of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The unit focuses on enhancing participation and protecting civic space, with five priority areas including supporting HRD protection initiatives, strategic field engagement, monitoring civic space trends, mainstreaming civic space in UN practices, and building public support for HRDs. Interns will assist in mapping protection practices, developing monitoring frameworks, supporting regional projects, and contributing to data analysis and reporting on civic space and HRD situations. The internship is based in Geneva, expected duration is up to 6 months in 2026.

Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern - Brussels

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern will support the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section. The intern will assist in the protection and promotion of human rights in the digital age, supporting research, analysis, report writing, and event preparation. Responsibilities include conducting research on digital technology and human rights issues, drafting reports and background materials, and preparing for meetings and workshops. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium, with a maximum duration of 6 months in 2026. The internship is unpaid, and the intern is responsible for all travel, visa, and living expenses.

CITES Intern - Office of the Secretary General (1 position)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The CITES Intern will support the Office of the Secretary General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Geneva. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning and organizing high-level events, compiling and analyzing information in response to calls for data related to Convention implementation, supporting communication and social media efforts, and performing other assigned tasks. The role requires academic qualifications in economics, social sciences, communications, international relations, diplomacy, or related fields, with abilities in research, analytical support, and data compilation. The internship is expected to last 6 months in Geneva.

CITES Intern - Legal Unit (2 positions)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The CITES Intern will support the Legal Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Under direct supervision of Programme Officers, the intern will conduct research and analyses related to CoP Decisions and Resolutions, prepare background materials for meetings, compile Party submissions, and assist with other assigned tasks. The role requires academic enrollment in a relevant field such as law, environmental law, social sciences, or related disciplines, with excellent writing skills and interest in legal compliance and enforcement matters. The internship is based in Geneva, lasting 6 months, and offers no financial remuneration.

CITES Intern - Enforcement Unit (2 positions)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The CITES Intern will support the Enforcement Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Geneva for a 6-month period. Key responsibilities include conducting research and preparing briefing papers on enforcement matters for CITES governing bodies, compiling analyses of Party submissions, supporting implementation of CITES decisions and resolutions, assisting with ICCWC activities, communicating with Parties and partner organizations, updating enforcement-related websites, organizing meetings and workshops, preparing presentations, and taking minutes. The role requires academic qualifications in law enforcement, policing, criminal justice, environmental law, or related fields, with interest in CITES enforcement matters and experience in compliance or enforcement. Excellent writing skills and knowledge of CITES or similar organizations are desirable.

CITES Intern - Outreach and Projects Unit (2 position)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks two unpaid interns for a six-month period in Geneva to support the CITES Outreach and Projects Unit (OPU). Interns will assist in planning, researching, producing, and releasing communications and multimedia materials on wildlife conservation topics across various CITES channels. Responsibilities include drafting social media content, editing photo and video materials, designing outreach and capacity-building resources, organizing multimedia assets, supporting communication planning, monitoring performance, and assisting with meetings and workshops. The role requires academic background in communication, graphic design, environmental science, or related fields, with proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or Canva. Fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish knowledge being desirable.

Intern - Human Rights, I

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva is offering an unpaid internship in the Media Outreach & Spokesperson's Office (MOSO) within the Executive Direction Management (EDM). The intern will support OHCHR's mission to protect human rights for all people, assist in empowering individuals to realize their rights, and help ensure implementation of human rights by those responsible. Responsibilities include media monitoring, compiling daily clippings, preparing materials for press conferences and briefings, assisting with events, researching content for media platforms, and supporting speech preparation. The internship is full-time, lasting 3-6 months, and requires enrollment in a final academic year of a first-level university degree program or graduate school program, preferably in law, communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, political science, social sciences, or related fields. No professional experience is required.

Chief, Entreprise Branch (Economic Affairs), D1

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

The Chief, Entreprise Branch leads the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD, overseeing the work programme and management of activities related to sustainability, accounting, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and business facilitation. Responsibilities include coordinating intergovernmental reporting, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing staff and resources, and representing the organization in international meetings. The role requires extensive experience in economic research, policy formulation, and programme management within enterprise development and sustainable resource mobilization.

Trust Funds Strategic Engagement Analyst (FTA P2), Geneva, Switzerland (UNCDF) (Open to Tier 2 Applicants)

United Nations Capital Development Fund · 🇨🇭 Geneve, Switzerland

The Trust Funds Strategic Engagement Analyst will support UNCDF's Strategic Funds Unit in Geneva, focusing on resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, and fund design for multi-partner trust funds related to ocean finance and biodiversity. Key responsibilities include developing fundraising strategies, engaging donors and stakeholders, coordinating international events, and supporting the design of innovative financing mechanisms. The role requires experience in blended finance, UN trust fund operations, and donor engagement, with a focus on environmental and sustainable development priorities. The incumbent will work closely with UN agencies, private sector partners, and international organizations to advance UNCDF's mission of mobilizing capital for SDG-aligned investments.