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Department of Operational Support (Department of Operational Support) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Department of Operational Support application page.
- Open roles
- 21
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
INTERN- Project Support in Graphic/Web Design and Communication
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The United Nations Department of Operational Support, specifically the Office of Supply Chain Management, is seeking an intern to support graphic and web design and communication initiatives. This role involves designing core identity products, preparing content for corporate briefings and presentations, and supporting website development and maintenance. The intern will collaborate on social media communication plans, enhance visual appeal for print and online products, and assist in creating templates and style guides. The position offers full-time or part-time modalities, with work locations in New York (in-person) or remote options. The internship duration is expected to be 3-6 months, with a desired start date in July 2026. Interns are integrated as full team members, working on projects that contribute significantly to the organization's communication goals. The role requires proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva Pro, and knowledge of data analysis tools is desirable. The UN does not provide financial remuneration; interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses. This opportunity is open to a broad range of educational backgrounds, provided the applicant meets specific enrollment or graduation criteria.
Closes 7/31/2026Senior Programme Management Officer, P5
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Senior Programme Management Officer (P5) leads the Support Partnerships Service within the Division for Special Activities, focusing on operational support advisory services. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring cooperation initiatives, particularly supporting Security Council Resolution 2793 (2024) through UNSOH. Key responsibilities include coordinating partnership-based operational support with regional organizations, UN entities, and governments; managing complex programmes and projects; and directing subordinates. The officer ensures gender mainstreaming, conducts research and programme evaluation, and contributes to policy development. The position requires strong leadership in negotiating multi-stakeholder arrangements, managing institutional partnerships, and providing substantive support to high-level meetings. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in programme management, team leadership in field operations, and crisis response within international organizations. The role is a fixed-term appointment until December 31, 2026, with potential extension, requiring fluency in English and desirable proficiency in French.
Closes 7/22/2026Procurement Officer (Vendor Management), P4
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Procurement Officer (P4) leads the Vendor Registration and Outreach Team within the Office of Supply Chain Management, reporting to the Chief of the Vendor Registration and Outreach Section. The role serves as a senior vendor management expert responsible for the registration, maintenance, and due diligence of the Secretariat's vendor rosters for complex procurement activities. Key responsibilities include managing vendor outreach, analyzing procurement requests, and providing technical advice on procurement activities throughout the procurement cycle. The officer oversees the submission and reporting processes for Vendor Review Committee cases, including sanctions and reinstatement. The position requires developing new tactical approaches to contracts, conducting market research, and establishing negotiation strategies. Additionally, the officer contributes to the development of institutional procurement policies and provides direction to junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and vendor due diligence, with a strong background in risk management and supplier performance evaluation. The role demands high-level professional competencies, including accountability, client orientation, and the ability to resolve complex issues. It involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Member States and oversight bodies, and may require consultancy missions to the field.
Closes 8/29/2026Accountant, P3
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Accountant (P3) serves in the Income Tax Unit within the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section of the Division of Administration, Department of Operational Support. Reporting to the Chief of the Income Tax Unit, the role provides technical advice, guidance, and training on tax reimbursement processes, policies, and procedures to headquarters and field staff. Key responsibilities include analyzing tax returns, managing IRS transcripts, and ensuring accurate application of tax benefits related to immigration status. The incumbent supervises and coordinates system development for the UN Tax Portal and in-house tax systems, collaborating with Information Systems Officers and HR partners. The role also involves business analysis for financial information systems like SAP ERP (Umoja) and STARS, identifying workflow problems, and proposing resolutions. The Accountant ensures the integrity of financial controls, documents system procedures, and represents the unit in inter-departmental meetings. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in US income tax processes, financial reporting, and ERP systems, with the ability to simplify complex tax matters for diverse clients. This is a fixed-term appointment subject to budgetary approval.
Closes 8/28/2026Logistics Officer (Data Analytics & Business Intelligence), P3
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Logistics Officer (Data Analytics & Business Intelligence) at UN Headquarters supports supply chain data analytics, engineering, and business intelligence within the Department of Operational Support. The role involves developing data models, pipelines, and dashboards (using SAP Umoja, Power BI, etc.) to enhance vendor registration and outreach processes. The incumbent provides technical advice on data quality, governance, and performance metrics, translating business requirements into analytical solutions. Responsibilities include formulating SOPs for KPIs, supervising junior staff, and coordinating with stakeholders across the Secretariat and field missions. The candidate requires an advanced degree (or equivalent experience) and significant professional experience in logistics, supply chain, and data analytics. Fluency in English is mandatory. The position is a temporary assignment available through June 2027, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 7/23/2026Administrative Assistant, G6
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Administrative Assistant (G6) provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and human resources support to the Office of the Director within the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division of the Department of Operational Support at UN Headquarters in New York. The role involves managing unit HR activities such as recruitment, performance appraisals, and staff entitlements, as well as assisting with budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. The incumbent coordinates with service units, drafts correspondence, manages contract administration including invoice auditing, and handles general office logistics like space planning and equipment maintenance. The position requires guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with UN rules. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative expertise, proficiency in budgeting and HR processes, and experience supporting senior officials in an international organization. Fluency in English is mandatory, with French being desirable. The role demands high professionalism, planning skills, and client orientation.
Closes 8/9/2026Information Management Assistant, G6
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Information Management Assistant (G6) within the Archives and Records Management Section supports the preservation and access to UN historical records. Key responsibilities include exporting declassified archives, ingesting digital records into preservation systems, and developing Python or C# scripts for data synchronization. The role involves maintaining technical guidance, facilitating digital record transfers, overseeing contractual storage, and managing archival description operations. Additional duties include curating artwork and photograph collections, performing research, and providing IT support and inventory management for the section. The incumbent also supervises junior General Service staff and provides administrative support. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in information management and IT, with experience in records management systems and scripting. A high school diploma is required, with a university degree allowing for reduced experience. Fluency in English is mandatory. The position is locally recruited in New York for an initial one-year term.
Closes 8/8/2026Medical Officer, P4
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Medical Officer (P4) within the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health provides expert healthcare management and occupational safety services to UN entities. The role involves planning and overseeing medical entitlements and operations for personnel and dependants. Clinical duties include managing walk-in clinics, emergencies, sick leave cases, and return-to-work plans, while advising administration on medical standards for recruitment and evacuations. The incumbent supervises medical staff, audits long-term sick leave, and implements training programs. A significant component involves data analysis to identify health trends using visualization methods and leading the implementation of electronic medical record features to advance digital operations. The candidate must possess extensive clinical experience, specific expertise in disability assessments and medical appeals, and hands-on experience with digital health platforms. Fluency in English and French is mandatory, with additional desirable languages including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian. The position requires an active medical license, residency in a medical specialty, and formal training in CPR and Tropical Medicine. This is a fixed-term appointment subject to mobility requirements.
Closes 9/4/2026Intern - Project Management
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The United Nations Department of Operational Support, specifically the Office of Supply Chain Management, is seeking an Intern in Project Management. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, candidate management, project management, and data analytics. The intern will support project management activities including planning, scheduling, documenting, and coordinating tasks, while leveraging Agile principles to analyze timelines and deliverables. Responsibilities include tracking project progress, managing time efficiently, coordinating weekly updates, and developing presentations to communicate findings to management. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional divisions, translate data results into reports, and support team members with data cleaning and database maintenance. Additionally, the role involves creating simple data visualizations, identifying issues, and utilizing analytical thinking. Basic knowledge of HR processes and advanced business tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential, along with familiarity with analytics tools such as PowerBI or Tableau. The internship provides training in UN operations, project management, and stakeholder engagement. It is designed for students enrolled in graduate programs, final-year undergraduates, or recent graduates. The position is based in New York, available in person or remotely, full-time or part-time, for 3 to 6 months starting September 2026. No professional work experience is required.
Closes 7/31/2026Finance and Budget Assistant, G5
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Finance and Budget Assistant (G5) supports the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section within the Division of Administration, Department of Operational Support. The role involves assisting Finance and Budget Officers with the preparation of cost estimates, budget proposals, and performance reports for peacekeeping operations and intergovernmental bodies. Key responsibilities include extracting and analyzing expenditure data from UMOJA, preparing pre-encumbrances, reconciling complex accounting transactions, and processing travel and vendor claims. The incumbent ensures compliance with UN financial regulations, verifies data accuracy in reports, and provides administrative support. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in financial rules, data analysis, and ERP systems like Umoja or SAP. This is a locally recruited position requiring a high school diploma and significant professional experience in finance or accounting, with a preference for those holding a university degree who may qualify with reduced experience.
Closes 7/26/2026Finance and Budget Assistant, G4
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Finance and Budget Assistant (G4) supports the Payroll and Payments Section within the Division of Administration, Department of Operational Support. The role involves generating budgetary and peacekeeping financing reports, processing payroll and payment claims, and maintaining financial databases. Key responsibilities include editing statistical tables, drafting memoranda, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, and providing administrative support. The candidate must apply financial rules, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain accurate records. The position requires experience in accounting, finance, or administrative services, specifically in processing payroll and claims within an international organization. Proficiency in ERP systems like Umoja or SAP is essential. The role demands strong organizational skills, client orientation, and fluency in English. It is a locally recruited post with an initial one-year contract, subject to renewal based on funding and mandate availability.
Closes 7/26/2026Finance and Budget Assistant, G6
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Finance and Budget Assistant (G6) provides administrative and operational support within the Client Desk 1 of the One Executive Office at UN Headquarters. Reporting to the Chief of the Desk, the incumbent acts as a Certifying Officer, scrutinizing source documents for accuracy and validity, and managing accounting records, budget releases, and redeployments. Key responsibilities include monitoring resources, reviewing requisitions for goods and services, analyzing complex accounting transactions, and ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations. The role involves investigating erroneous charges, maintaining financial databases, and validating data against ERP systems. The candidate must possess strong knowledge of financial rules, data analysis skills, and the ability to resolve operational problems. This is a local recruitment position in New York, requiring a minimum of seven years of professional experience in finance, budget, or accounting, with specific expertise in ERP systems like SAP (Umoja) and Business Intelligence tools. The role demands proficiency in English and a desirable level of French.
Closes 8/7/2026Senior Administrative Assistant, G7
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Senior Administrative Assistant (G7) supports Client Desk 4 within the One Executive Office at UN Headquarters, providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and human resources services to senior management and client entities. Key responsibilities include managing staffing tables, monitoring personnel transactions in the Umoja ERP system, assisting with budget formulation and performance submissions, and serving as the primary focal point for HR matters such as contractual status, benefits, and travel. The role involves supervising General Service staff, analyzing data for decision-making, and coordinating with specialized desks. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in UN administrative processes, strong analytical skills using tools like Power BI or Umoja Analytics, and a deep understanding of UN rules and regulations. This is a locally recruited, temporary position available for an initial one-year period with possible extension, subject to funding availability.
Closes 8/2/2026Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, G7
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Senior Finance and Budget Assistant (G7) is a local recruitment position within the Finance Desk of the Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters in New York. Reporting to the Chief of Unit, the role supports the One Executive Office's transition under the UN80 reform initiative. Key responsibilities include acting as a Certifying Officer for travel and commitments, analyzing and preparing the annual programme budget and its revisions, and monitoring budget implementation and expenditures. The incumbent reviews cost estimates, assists in finalizing budget proposals, and ensures compliance with legislative mandates and UN financial regulations. Duties also involve processing requisitions, monitoring extrabudgetary resources, conducting technical reviews of accounting transactions, and supporting audits. The role requires providing guidance and supervision to other general service staff, drafting correspondence, and assisting with the review of legal agreements. The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, data analysis skills, and technological awareness. This is a temporary one-year position with possible extension, subject to fund availability, and is open to local candidates in the New York area.
Closes 7/31/2026Programme Management Officer, P3
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Programme Management Officer (P3) supports the Director of the Human Resources Services Division within the Department of Operational Support. Key responsibilities include implementing strategic objectives, drafting briefing notes and policy documents on HR issues (recruitment, mobility, administration of justice), and providing substantive backstopping to high-level meetings. The role requires managing budget submissions, monitoring implementation, and conducting data/business analytics to identify HR problems and propose solutions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in programme/project management, and a proven ability to support senior officials in a front-office environment. Proficiency in English is mandatory, with French desirable. The position demands high professionalism, planning capabilities, and client orientation.
Closes 7/30/2026Chief of Service (Chief, Specialized Desks), D1
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Chief of Service (Specialized Desks) is a senior leadership role within the Department of Operational Support’s Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters. The incumbent oversees multi-entity staff administration operations, including talent sourcing, recruitment, benefits, travel, and general operations. Key responsibilities involve strategic coordination, operational leadership, policy interpretation, and data-driven decision-making to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery to Secretariat client entities. The role requires managing a diverse team, fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, and advising senior management on HR, financial, and administrative matters. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in complex HR environments, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive organizational reform and change management in a multicultural, multi-stakeholder setting.
Closes 7/23/2026Part-Time Language Teachers (Russian) - Candidate Pool
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Operational Support is seeking part-time language teachers for a candidate pool to instruct Russian language courses for UN staff. The role involves preparing and facilitating lessons, correcting assignments, monitoring student progress, and administering assessments via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities. Teachers must use Learning Management Systems like Moodle and develop new course materials and proficiency exams. The position aims to promote multilingualism and improve staff communication skills in Russian. Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in a relevant field or possess a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience. A minimum of five years of teaching experience is required, including three years in curriculum development or exam design. The contract duration is linked to the language learning calendar, and the work location is New York or remote.
Closes 5/22/2027Part-Time Language Teachers (English) - Candidate Pool
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Operational Support is seeking part-time English language teachers to join a candidate pool for the Language and Communications Training Unit. These individual contractors will prepare and facilitate English language and communication skills courses for UN staff at various levels, utilizing in-person, online, or hybrid modalities. Key responsibilities include designing assessments, grading exams, monitoring student progress, and providing feedback. Teachers may also develop new courses and learning materials using innovative instructional technology and Learning Management Systems like Moodle. The role aims to promote multilingualism and improve staff communication skills in alignment with General Assembly mandates. The position is based in New York or remote, with a contract duration linked to the language learning calendar and course assignments. The ideal candidate holds an advanced university degree in a relevant field and possesses significant experience teaching English to adults, particularly in curriculum development and exam design.
Closes 5/22/2027Part-Time Language Teachers (French) - Candidate Pool
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Operational Support seeks Part-Time Language Teachers (French) to join a candidate pool for delivering French language and communication skills courses to UN staff. The role involves preparing and facilitating lessons, correcting assignments, monitoring student progress, and administering assessments via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities. Teachers must use Learning Management Systems like Moodle and develop new course materials and proficiency exams. The position aims to promote multilingualism and improve staff communication skills in French. Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in language studies, teaching, or related fields, or a first-level degree with two years of qualifying experience. A minimum of five years of professional teaching experience is required, including three years in curriculum development or exam design. The contract duration is linked to the language learning calendar, and the role may be based in New York or remote.
Closes 5/22/2027Part-Time Language Teachers (Chinese) - Candidate Pool
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Operational Support is seeking Part-Time Language Teachers (Chinese) to join a candidate pool for the Language and Communications Training Unit. These individual contractors will promote multilingualism by teaching Chinese language and communication skills to UN staff at all levels. Responsibilities include preparing and facilitating lessons via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities, correcting assignments, monitoring student progress, and administering assessments. Teachers must use Learning Management Systems like Moodle and develop new course materials and proficiency exams. The role requires a minimum of five years of teaching experience, including three years in curriculum development or exam design. Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in a relevant field or possess a first-level degree with two additional years of experience. Fluency in Chinese and advanced English is mandatory. The contract duration aligns with the language learning calendar, and work can be performed in New York or remotely.
Closes 5/22/2027
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