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UN jobs in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 3
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- Jun 05, 2026
Latest open roles
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Project Assistant (PxD/AVRR) - Lagos, Abuja, Benin city & Kano (Temporary)
International Organization for Migration · 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
The Project Assistant will support the implementation and monitoring of reintegration projects under the Migration Governance programme, focusing on voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) interventions. Key responsibilities include providing administrative and technical support to state and non-state actors, preparing documentation for vulnerable cases, distributing travel allowances and return grants, conducting field visits, maintaining beneficiary databases, preparing monitoring reports, and facilitating partnerships with governmental and NGO stakeholders. The role requires close coordination with the Project Officer and National Project Officer, and involves duty travel to various locations including Lagos, Abuja, Benin City, and Kano. The position is temporary and offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable reintegration efforts for returning migrants.
Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Project Assistant (AVM) - Lagos & Kano (Temporary)
International Organization for Migration · 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
The Project Assistant (AVM) position in Lagos and Kano supports the implementation and monitoring of protection interventions for vulnerable migrants, including capacity development for state actors and assistance with rehabilitation and reintegration. The role involves supporting day-to-day project activities, case management, screening interviews, referrals, family tracing and reunification, temporary shelter placement, and coordination with inter-agency fora. The position reports to the National Project Officer (Protection & PSEA) and works under the overall supervision of the Protection Officer. The role requires strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of migration management and protection standards.
Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer (N)
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
The Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer supports UNHCR's strategic vision to advance refugee self-reliance through economic inclusion, aligning with the Global Compact on Refugees. Key responsibilities include building partnerships with private sector, NGOs, UN agencies, and government institutions to promote job creation, microfinance, skills development, and entrepreneurship. The role involves mobilizing resources, managing livelihoods programming, conducting assessments, and advocating for refugees' rights to work. The officer works within multi-functional teams and collaborates with stakeholders to implement market-driven approaches that enhance economic inclusion outcomes. Experience in humanitarian or displacement settings is advantageous.
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Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration 2
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees 1
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- Nigeria 3
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