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Job vacancies at UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Current jobs

Digital Workplace and Knowledge Internship
Internship

Budapest (Hungary)
Assistant Communications Officer
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Valletta (Malta)
Digital Influencer Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover)
Level not specified

London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Supply Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Yerevan (Armenia)
Intern (Luxembourg)
Internship

Brussels (Belgium)
Programme Associate, G6, TA
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Senior Administrative Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Boa Vista (Brazil), Brazil
Project Management Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Warsaw (Poland)
Interpreter Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Port Sudan (Sudan)
Senior Finance Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Kananga (Congo Democratic)
Protection Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Valletta (Malta)
Snr Admin Associate
Level not specified

New Delhi (India)
Community-Based Protection Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

San Pedro Sula (Honduras), Tegucigalpa
Associate Liaison Officer
Level not specified

Warsaw (Poland)
Field Security Officer - P4 (Evergreen)
P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Mid level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
Field Security Officer - P3 (Evergreen)
P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Mid level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
Communications and Donor Relations Intern
Internship

Manila (Philippines)
Project Control Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Cox's Bazaar (Bangladesh), Dhaka
Field Security Officer - P2 (Evergreen)
P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Junior level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
IT - Local TA Roster 2023-24 (Hungary)
Level not specified

Budapest (Hungary)
Administration - Local TA Roster 2023-24 (Hungary)
Level not specified

Budapest (Hungary)
Senior Data Management Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Bangkok (Thailand)
HR - Local TA Roster 2023-24 (Hungary)
Level not specified

Budapest (Hungary)
Finance - Local TA Roster 2023-24 (Hungary)
Level not specified

Budapest (Hungary)
Supply - Local TA Roster 2023-24 (Hungary)
Level not specified

Budapest (Hungary)
Community-Based Protection Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Syria (Syria)
RSD Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Cairo (Egypt)
Support to the elaboration of a Shelter Management Toolkit
Level not specified

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Brazil
Snr Information Mgmt Assc
Level not specified

Kabul (Afghanistan)
Associate Registration Officer
Level not specified

Tahoua (Niger), Niamey
External Relations Associate
Level not specified

Diffa (Niger), Niamey
Programme Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Washington D.C. (United States of America)
Programme Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Guatemala City (Guatemala)
Snr Resettlement Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Oranjestad (Aruba)
Senior Protection Assistant LICA 5
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Guatemala City (Guatemala)
Protection Assistant LICA 4
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Puerto Barrios (Guatemala), Guatemala City
Snr Resettlement Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Oranjestad (Aruba)
Senior Registration Assistant G5 TA (FUESQ))
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Esquipulas (Costa Rica), Guatemala City
Interns
Internship

Baku (Azerbaijan)
Senior Supply Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Guatemala City (Guatemala)
Associate Field Officer
Level not specified

Maradi (Niger), Niamey
Interpreter
Level not specified

Niamey (Niger)
Senior Protection Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Benghazi (Libya), Tripoli
Senior Translator Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Tunis (Tunisia)
Associate Monitoring and Evaluation
Level not specified

Maradi (Niger), Niamey
PPH Officer
P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Mid level

Tokyo (Japan)
Senior Field Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Benghazi (Libya), Tripoli
Senior Interpreter Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Benghazi (Libya), Tripoli
Senior External Relations Associate
Level not specified

Benghazi (Libya), Tripoli
Government Liaison Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Benghazi (Libya), Tripoli
Senior Resettlement Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Medellin (Philippines), Bogotá
Senior Registration Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Driver
Level not specified

Dnipro (Ukraine)
Driver
Level not specified

Dnipro (Ukraine)
Assc Project Control Officer(N)
Level not specified

Kyiv (Ukraine)
Assc Protection Officer(N)
Level not specified

Kyiv (Ukraine)
Data Management Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Quito (Ecuador)
Community Based Protection Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Receptionist - Temporary Appointment - SO Cali
Level not specified

Cali (Colombia), Bogotá
Senior Registration Assistant G5 TA (FUTEC)
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Guatemala City (Guatemala)
Interpreter Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Vinnytsia (Ukraine)
Community Based Protection Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Senior Finance Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Kyiv (Ukraine)
Donor Relations intern
Internship

Geneva (Switzerland)
Government Liaison Officer
Level not specified

Tallinn (Estonia)
Senior Field Security Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Kabul (Afghanistan)
Senior Human Resources Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Tirana (Albania), Albania
Digital Communications Intern
Internship

Hong Kong (China), Beijing
Programme Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Syria (Syria)
Senior PPH Associate
Level not specified

Toronto (Canada)
Supply Intern
Internship

Bogotá (Colombia)
PSP Associate (Data Analyst)
Level not specified

Bangkok (Thailand)
Assistant PPH Officer
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Hong Kong (China), Beijing
Finance Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Damascus (Syria)
Protection Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Resource Management Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Geneva (Switzerland)
Assistant Protection Officer
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Registration Associate
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Senior Resettlement Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Beirut (Lebanon)
Snr Community-Based Prot Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Tel Aviv (Israel)
Senior Protection Assistant - LICA (Local Individual Contractor)
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Nicosia (Cyprus)
Community-Based Prot Assc
GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Tel Aviv (Israel)
Senior Registration Assistant - LICA 5
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Tripoli (Libya)
Senior Protection Assistant
Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education - Administrative support

Cairo (Egypt)
Protection Associate
Level not specified

Dnipro (Ukraine)
Associate External Relations Officer
Level not specified

Kinshasa (Congo Democratic)
Snr Executive Support Asst
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

Prague (Czech Republic)
Inter-Agency/Information Management Intern
Internship

Bratislava (Slovakia)
Inter-Agency/External Relations Intern
Internship

Bratislava (Slovakia)
Driver
Level not specified

Shire (Ethiopia), Addis Ababa
Expert to the Ministry of Digital Development
Level not specified

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
Driver
Level not specified

Shire (Ethiopia), Addis Ababa
Senior Registration Assistant
GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position - Administrative support

San José (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Associate Economist
Level not specified

Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Legal Unit Intern
Internship

Vienna (Austria)
Fellowship
Level not specified

New York City (United States of America)
WASH Officer - P2 (Evergreen)
P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Junior level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
Settlement Planner - P2 (Evergreen)
P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Junior level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
Settlement Planner - P3 (Evergreen)
P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Mid level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)
WASH Officer - P3 (Evergreen)
P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Mid level

Multiple locations (Multiple locations)

UNHCR - Working together to build better futures for people forced to flee

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is continuing to provide applicant resources to demystify the selection process for career opportunities across the globe. Join us on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 12h (GMT) to learn more about Preparing for Written Technical Assessments for Jobs at UNHCR. During this live event, recruiters and hiring managers will help you understand how technical assessments may be used as part of the recruitment process, as well as provide preparation tips.
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About UNHCR

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.

Since 1950, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has been taking the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity.

With 16,803 women and men working in 134​ countries, UNHCR works tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.

Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.

Why work for UNHCR?

The needs of people forced to flee are at the heart of everything we do. We are working together with refugees to help them restart their lives and build a better future. We are mandated to deliver the best possible outcome in an environment where staff members are empowered and can grow both professionally and personally. Joining UNHCR means living, sharing and promoting the organization’s core values relating to inclusion, diversity and gender equality.

We offer careers, not just jobs, and take pride in going the extra mile to serve our people in need. Every day, our staff use their skills to find innovative, long-lasting solutions that better support the people we serve. UNHCR offers a variety of local and international short-term and fixed-term contracts through which you can make a positive difference to refugees’ lives, whether you want to work at a field location or at our Headquarters in Geneva. 

UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We work with skilled professionals who are committed to put people first, make a real difference in people’s lives and are willing to go anywhere we are needed to get the job done.

What UNHCR is looking for in a candidate:

  • Passion for humanitarian work
  • At least an undergraduate degree from a UNESCO accredited institution (international staff)
  • Successful completion of secondary education (general/field service)
  • Relevant work experience and skills
  • Proficiency in English and working knowledge of another UN language may be required
  • Ability to work in diverse teams
  • Willingness to serve in hardship locations/rotate from one duty station to another

How to apply to an International position at UNHCR

Ever wondered how to make your job applications for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency stand out to recruiters and hiring managers? Watch our webinar on Optimizing your Job Applications for UNHCR. During this event, participants learn best practices in dissecting the job description to better understand the role as well as identify more impactful ways to describe their past experience, among other tips.

Lean about how to prepare for Competency-Based Interviews at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Meet our people

Learn more about the different profiles of UNHCR staff around the world here.


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