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UN jobs in San Jose, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica. 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.
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- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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Pasante para apoyo a iniciativas de Sostenibilidad Ambiental
Resident Coordinator System · 🇨🇷 San Jose, Costa Rica
A university student in Environmental Health or related field is sought to support environmental sustainability initiatives within the UN House Costa Rica. The intern will assist in developing an initial institutional environmental diagnosis, contribute to designing a sustainability improvement strategy aligned with Greening the Blue principles, and coordinate with the Greening the Blue Committee. Responsibilities include preparing progress reports, recommendations, and a final consolidated document. The role also involves supporting economic analysis and data management tasks related to strategic priorities. The internship is for 6 months in Costa Rica with no financial remuneration.
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Asociada (o) en Economía (Basado en oficina) [Abierto a candidatos internos y externos]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇷 San Jose, Costa Rica
The Associate in Economics role at UNDP Costa Rica involves conducting economic, financial, and fiscal analyses to support the design and implementation of public policies, incentives, business models, and pilots related to circular economy and plastic reduction in the food and beverage sector. Responsibilities include planning and monitoring project activities, evaluating fiscal incentives, analyzing economic impacts of regulatory reforms, developing policy proposals, supporting decision-making, and contributing to communication and institutional strengthening. The role also involves knowledge sharing, capacity building, and promoting human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development goals. The candidate will work under the supervision of the project coordination team and national executing agency, contributing to the efficient functioning of the office and organization.
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