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UN jobs in Kharkiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Ukraine. 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
- 6
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Shelter Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Shelter Associate supports UNHCR's Emergency Shelter and Housing activities in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts, overseeing construction and housing projects implemented directly or through local NGOs. Key responsibilities include coordinating with government and local authorities, estimating project costs, monitoring contractors and design providers, supervising construction works, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and government standards. The role requires regular travel within the oblasts, including overnight stays in remote locations. The position reports to the Assistant Field Officer and works closely with engineers, architects, and multi-stakeholder partners.
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Shelter Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Shelter Associate supports UNHCR's Emergency Shelter and Housing activities in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts, overseeing construction and housing projects implemented directly or through local NGOs. Key responsibilities include coordinating with government and local authorities, estimating project costs, monitoring contractors and design providers, supervising construction works, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and Ukrainian standards. The role requires regular travel within the oblasts and involves close collaboration with multi-stakeholder teams including local authorities, contractors, and implementing partners. The position reports to the Assistant Field Officer and is based in Kharkiv with significant field presence required.
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Community-Based Protection Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Community-Based Protection Associate supports the Protection Unit in Kharkiv Field Office, Ukraine, delivering protection activities including legal assistance, case management, mental health support, and community-based protection initiatives. The role involves coordinating with local NGOs and stakeholders, monitoring implementation of protection programs, drafting reports and presentations, and supporting data analysis. The incumbent will travel within Kharkiv and Sumy Oblasts, including overnight stays in remote locations. The position reports to the Protection Officer and requires strong organizational, communication, and technical skills in a challenging humanitarian environment.
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Shelter Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Shelter Associate supports UNHCR's Emergency Shelter and Housing activities in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts, overseeing construction and housing projects implemented directly or through local NGOs. Key responsibilities include coordinating with government and local authorities, estimating project costs, monitoring contractors and design providers, supervising construction works, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and government standards. The role requires regular travel within the oblasts, including overnight stays in remote locations. The position reports to the Assistant Field Officer and works closely with engineers, architects, and multi-stakeholder partners.
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Shelter Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Shelter Associate supports UNHCR's Emergency Shelter and Housing activities in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts, overseeing construction and housing projects implemented directly or through local NGOs. Key responsibilities include coordinating with government and local authorities, estimating project costs, monitoring contractors and design providers, supervising construction works, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and government standards. The role requires regular travel within the oblasts, including overnight stays in remote locations. The position reports to the Assistant Field Officer and works closely with engineers, architects, and multi-stakeholder partners.
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Community-Based Protection Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Community-Based Protection Associate supports the Protection Unit in Kharkiv Field Office, Ukraine, delivering protection activities including legal assistance, case management, mental health support, and community-based protection initiatives. The role involves coordinating with local NGOs and stakeholders, monitoring implementation of protection programs, drafting reports and presentations, and supporting data analysis. The incumbent will travel within Kharkiv and Sumy Oblasts, including overnight stays in remote locations. The position reports to the Protection Officer and requires strong organizational, communication, and technical skills in a challenging humanitarian environment.
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