UN jobs in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦

On-call Security Guard

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The On-call Security Guard position is part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, responsible for maintaining a secure environment at UN House facilities. The role involves 24/7 coverage through rotating shifts, including night shifts, and requires performing access control, patrolling, physical security checks, and supporting the security control center. Duties include identifying and screening personnel and vehicles, monitoring surveillance systems, responding to emergencies, maintaining logbooks, and supporting events. The incumbent must be dressed in prescribed uniform and carry approved 'Use of Force' equipment. The position is on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum hours. The role requires a secondary education and at least two years of experience in security, including access control, patrolling, and incident documentation.

(Associate) Operations Officer

World Bank Group · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

CRSV Specialist, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH

UN Women · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN Women seeks a CRSV Specialist to provide technical leadership and coordination for Phase II of the Gender Justice Platform intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The role focuses on strengthening survivor resilience, economic sustainability of survivor associations, and advancing accountability and legal implementation related to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The consultant will support planning, coordination, and implementation of survivor-centered recovery, economic empowerment, and institutional engagement activities. Responsibilities include facilitating survivor engagement, coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, supporting legal framework implementation, and providing technical advisory support to partners. The position requires strong expertise in gender justice, transitional justice, and survivor-centered programming in a complex political environment. The consultant will report to the WPS Programme Specialist and work closely with UN Women's WPS team.

Governance and Communications Expert, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH

UN Women · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN Women seeks a Governance and Communications Expert to support the implementation of a joint programme addressing hate speech and divisive narratives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The consultant will facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues, support policy engagement, and coordinate with institutions, civil society, and media actors to promote gender-responsive public discourse. Responsibilities include developing implementation plans, organizing stakeholder meetings, facilitating policy dialogues, and producing analytical reports and knowledge products. The role requires strong expertise in governance, public discourse, and hate speech prevention, with a focus on inclusive communication and democratic participation. The consultant will work in Sarajevo with some travel to field locations, reporting to the Hate Speech and Divisive Narratives Programme Coordination Analyst.

Artificial Intelligence Expert, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH

UN Women · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN Women seeks an Artificial Intelligence Expert to support a joint programme addressing hate speech and divisive narratives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The consultant will provide technical expertise in AI and digital monitoring to develop tools for detecting hate speech and misinformation, particularly gender-based hate speech. Responsibilities include coordinating AI-supported monitoring activities, engaging stakeholders including media organizations and technology partners, supporting the development of AI tools and methodologies, facilitating capacity-building for journalists, and integrating analytical insights into programme interventions. The role requires close collaboration with UN Women staff and partners to ensure alignment with programme objectives and to generate evidence-based recommendations for policy, media, and communication components. The consultant will report to the Hate Speech and Divisive Narratives Programme Coordination Analyst and work in Sarajevo with some travel to field locations.

Civil Engineer/Architect (4 openings) [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Civil Engineer/Architect will provide technical and logistical support to the Project Manager in implementing infrastructure rehabilitation and construction projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in response to natural disasters. Responsibilities include conducting field visits, preparing assessments and technical documentation, overseeing tender processes, monitoring construction works, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and 'build back better' principles. The role requires expertise in civil engineering/architecture, project documentation, construction supervision, and working in international development contexts. The incumbent will be based in Sarajevo and report to the Project Manager.