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UN jobs in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Kazakhstan. 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
- 4
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Communications Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
The Communications Specialist supports the FAO-Kazakhstan Partnership Programme by leading the design, implementation, and updating of outreach and communication strategies. The role focuses on enhancing project visibility through high-quality digital and print materials, social media, and press engagement. Responsibilities include developing communication plans, coordinating visibility activities for multiple projects, producing multimedia content, managing media relations, and ensuring alignment with FAO standards. The incumbent will collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture, national partners, and FAO’s Office of Communications to disseminate results on food security, agriculture, and rural development. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in communication planning, content development, and media relations, with experience in multi-project programmes, preferably in agriculture or climate change. Fluency in Kazakh and working knowledge of English and Russian are required, along with citizenship of Kazakhstan.
Closes 8/3/2026National Consultant to Develop Interagency Capacity Building Package (K-9)
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a National Consultant to develop an interagency capacity-building package for K-9 units involved in border surveillance and emergency response in Kazakhstan. The role involves creating training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Search and Rescue operations, conducting a three-day training for Border Service and Ministry of Emergency officers, and submitting final analytical reports. The consultant will work within the Immigration and Border Governance Unit, coordinating with IOM Astana and local partners. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in border security, law enforcement, or military education, with a strong background in migration governance. The position requires high-level proficiency in Russian or Kazakh and the ability to travel within the country. This is a short-term consultancy focused on delivering specific educational and procedural outputs to strengthen state agency capabilities.
Closes 7/23/2026Return Migrant Survey (RMS) enumerator for data collection
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Return Migrant Survey (RMS) enumerator for a consultancy role in Kazakhstan. This position supports the Mobility Tracking Matrix (MTM) project, funded by the European Union, which aims to enhance the understanding of returned migrants' socio-economic profiles, needs, and future intentions. The primary responsibility involves conducting face-to-face individual interviews with returned migrants across various locations in Kazakhstan, ensuring data confidentiality and security. The enumerator will also perform follow-up interviews, document observations, capture photos with consent, and develop narrative reports and stories. Key tasks include coordinating with field supervisors, preparing fieldwork plans and transportation costs, validating data accuracy, and uploading survey forms to the KOBO system. The candidate must participate in enumerators' training and adhere strictly to IOM’s guidelines, code of conduct, and data protection principles. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with community focal points and respect the privacy of survey participants. The successful candidate will contribute to critical data collection efforts that inform migration policy and support sustainable development in Central Asia.
Closes 7/22/2026Communication for Private Sector Fundraising Consultant, Astana, Kazakhstan, Communication section, 12 months, Office based (National consultants only)
UNICEF · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
UNICEF Kazakhstan is seeking a Communication for Private Sector Fundraising Consultant for a 12-month, office-based contract in Astana. The primary objective is to provide operational communication and visibility support to mobilize private sector resources and strengthen corporate partnerships. The consultant will enhance the visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series. This role is restricted to national consultants only, meaning it is open exclusively to nationals of Kazakhstan. The position focuses on leveraging communication strategies to drive resource mobilization and public engagement for UNICEF's mission in the country.
Closes 7/27/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration2
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations1
- UNICEF1
Top countries
- Kazakhstan4
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