UN jobs in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦

Capacity-Building Expert, National Consultant, Sarajevo, BiH

UN Women · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN Women seeks a National Consultant for Capacity-Building in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to support the Gender Equality Accelerator Joint Programme. The role focuses on strengthening the capacity of 10 selected civil society organizations (CSOs) working on ending violence against women, women's rights, and inclusion of marginalized groups. The Consultant will design and deliver structured training on project proposal writing, grant management, and access to funding. Key responsibilities include conducting a needs assessment, developing training materials, facilitating group sessions, providing individual mentoring to each CSO, and supporting preparation for a networking event with donors. The Consultant will collaborate closely with a Fundraising and Donor Engagement Expert on joint deliverables, including programme design, workplans, and final reporting. The assignment requires excellent communication skills, experience in curriculum development, and a strong understanding of gender equality issues. The role is home-based with occasional presence in Sarajevo, lasting from August to November 2026.

Fundraising and Donor Engagement Expert, National Consultant, Sarajevo, BiH

UN Women · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UN Women seeks a National Consultant for Fundraising and Donor Engagement in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to support the Gender Equality Accelerator Joint Programme. The role focuses on strengthening the capacity of 10 selected civil society organizations (CSOs) working on ending violence against women, women's rights, and inclusion of marginalized groups. The Consultant will design and deliver structured training on fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and strategic communication. Key responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, developing programme designs, facilitating group training sessions, providing individual mentoring to each CSO, and preparing organizations for a networking event with potential donors. The Consultant will collaborate closely with a Capacity-Building Expert on joint deliverables, including workplans, reports, and training materials. The assignment requires excellent written and spoken B/C/S and working knowledge of English. The position is home-based with occasional presence in Sarajevo, spanning 30 working days with a deadline of November 2026.

VN 16-07/26 National Project Officer

International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The National Project Officer manages the implementation of the BiH Solidarity Fund Program under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The role involves overseeing financial, administrative, and technical project aspects, ensuring compliance with donor and IOM requirements. Key responsibilities include providing operational guidance to project staff, monitoring progress against strategic objectives, and establishing a Monitoring and Evaluation framework. The officer identifies new project development areas, supervises staff and implementing partners, and delivers capacity-building activities. The position requires liaising with government entities, UN agencies, and other stakeholders, while ensuring effective information management and visibility. The officer produces financial and narrative reports, represents the Country Office in UN working groups, and promotes migration mainstreaming into the UN Development Assistance Framework. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage partnerships and work under pressure. The role involves duty travel as required and demands fluency in English and a local BiH language.

Senior Project Officer

Council of Europe · 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina