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• Intern – Governance and Rule of Law (National Applicants Only)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  This internship offers graduate-level students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UNDP's governance, rule of law, and democratic institutions work within the Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) in Addis Ababa. Interns will support regional initiatives focused on strengthening democratic governance, access to justice, human rights, and electoral support across Africa. Key duties include assisting with communication materials, research on development issues, data collection, literature reviews, event documentation, and organizing technical workshops. The role provides exposure to UNDP's mandate and values while contributing to people-centered governance programming that supports the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063. Interns will work under the supervision of the Regional Governance and Rule of Law Advisor and collaborate with diverse teams on policy and programming related to peacebuilding and institutional strengthening.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026

• National Liaison Officer, NOC

  United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia · 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia

  The National Liaison Officer supports the Verification of Security Guarantees Office of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in liaising with host country stakeholders and multilateral organizations on verification of point 3.4 of the Peace Agreement. Responsibilities include providing expert advice on security guarantees implementation, drafting analysis reports and recommendations with a gender perspective, maintaining contacts with government bodies and UN agencies, monitoring intergovernmental actions, supporting the design of verification protocols and reports, and promoting strategic partnerships. The role requires strong political and security expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

  NO-C Peace Operation Closes Jul 02, 2026

• Programme Associate-Livelihoods

  International Organization for Migration · 🇸🇸 Bentiu, South Sudan

  The Programme Associate-Livelihoods will support the implementation of IOM's livelihoods project in South Sudan, focusing on displaced affected communities including returnees, IDPs, and host communities. Key responsibilities include implementing livelihood activities, conducting assessments, identifying beneficiaries, engaging local partners, facilitating training and business support, monitoring project sites, ensuring compliance with guidelines, maintaining data, and supporting reporting. The role requires strong field coordination skills, knowledge of local contexts, and experience in community-based development programs. The position reports to the Programmes Coordinator and works closely with various teams and stakeholders in the designated region.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 12, 2026

• Field Security Coordination Officer, P3

  Department of Safety and Security · Kosti

  The Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) provides substantive inputs in forecasting security environments and developing UN security responses. The role involves supporting risk management strategies, preparing security planning documents, and advising on security integration across UN activities. The FSCO monitors security trends, conducts assessments, and supports emergency preparedness and contingency planning. They collaborate with various stakeholders including NGOs, diplomatic missions, and host governments to ensure security coordination. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in security risk management, and the ability to work in complex environments. The role is based in Kosti, Sudan, a hardship duty station.

  P-3 Secretariat Closes Jun 08, 2026

• International Consultant (Lead the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and the Nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an International Consultant to lead the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and its nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia. The consultant will design and develop a Regional Guidance Document detailing background, objectives, methodology, and timelines, focusing on money laundering linked to cyber-scams and TOC, including convergence with PF networks. The role involves conducting two on-site expert group meetings, leading technical mentorship missions in the Philippines and Thailand, facilitating a public-private partnership dialogue, and developing training materials. The consultant will coordinate with UNODC staff and a supporting consultant, oversee the entire process, and provide strategic direction for capacity-building initiatives. The position requires extensive professional experience in financial crime, intelligence analysis, organized crime, or related fields, along with expertise in designing and delivering capacity-building programs. The work is home-based with a duration from June 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Re-advertised: Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action - International - PSA10

  UN Women · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  The Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action leads the design, implementation, and management of UN Women's regional programme in the Arab States region. Key responsibilities include developing programme strategies, managing budgets and staff, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with UN Women's WPS/HA priorities. The role involves managing projects focused on enhancing women's leadership in peace processes and humanitarian action, supporting capacity building initiatives, and contributing to inter-agency coordination. The incumbent will work closely with country offices, donors, and civil society partners to advance gender equality and women's participation in conflict prevention and resolution. Supervisory duties include managing Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists.

  Fund/Programme

• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇫 Bangui, Central African Republic

  The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer will oversee and manage IOM's PSEAH prevention and response efforts in the Central African Republic. Key responsibilities include coordinating PSEAH work plans, conducting risk assessments, developing training programs, ensuring victim-centered response mechanisms, and engaging with inter-agency networks. The role requires strong coordination skills within the UN system and among interagency partners, with a focus on gender-based violence prevention and accountability to affected populations. The officer will work closely with senior management, regional PSEAH officers, and global PSEAH units to implement strategic frameworks and ensure compliance with IOM and UN standards.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Senior Political Affairs Officer, P5

  DPPA-SPM cluster II · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

  The Senior Political Affairs Officer (Head of Office) reports directly to the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and serves as a senior adviser on political matters related to the Western Sahara conflict. Responsibilities include directing OPESG's activities, developing policies and procedures, conducting political analysis and research, preparing reports and papers on sensitive political issues, facilitating mediation and negotiations, and maintaining liaison with UN departments and other international organizations. The role requires extensive experience in political science, international relations, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, with a focus on North Africa. The position demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to provide strategic advice to senior UN officials.

  P-5 Secretariat Closes Jun 04, 2026

• Senior Project Associate (Emergency Preparedness & Response)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇵🇬 Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

  The Senior Project Associate supports IOM's emergency preparedness and response programming in Papua New Guinea, focusing on disaster risk reduction (DRR), community stabilization, and resilience building. The role involves coordinating and implementing DRR and emergency response activities, monitoring field operations, facilitating training and awareness campaigns, and supporting data collection and reporting. The incumbent works closely with local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and adaptive implementation. Key responsibilities include supporting early warning systems, conflict sensitivity analysis, and integrating climate change adaptation into community resilience efforts. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and Tok Pisin.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 05, 2026

• UN Women International Consultant – Governance, Peace and Security, homebased (multiple positions)

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks an International Consultant on Governance, Peace and Security to provide technical support for developing new work areas in the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves preparing concept notes, project documents, and policy briefings aligned with UN Women's strategic plans and donor agreements. The consultant will support the Governance, Peace and Security Team on ASEAN-related initiatives, maintain regional knowledge on women's rights and WPS, and contribute to advocacy efforts. Key responsibilities include supporting UN Country Teams and treaty bodies, developing non-traditional WPS programming (cybersecurity, climate peace), and coordinating events with stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience in governance, peace and security programming, with a focus on women's leadership and decision-making. The consultant will work remotely but may be required to travel according to UN Women policy.

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• UN Women National Consultant – Country Support on Women, Peace and Security and Defense Institutions, Malaysia (retainer)

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support the implementation of the 'Securing Peace, Advancing Equality: Women, Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific' project in Malaysia. The consultant will provide country-level support for integrating Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and emerging security issues into defense institutions and civil-military cooperation. Responsibilities include engaging with Malaysian government and defense institutions, conducting contextual analysis, facilitating civil-military dialogues, preparing analytical notes and briefings, and ensuring documentation and knowledge continuity. The role requires strong expertise in WPS, gender equality, and security-sector engagement, with a focus on Malaysia's institutional landscape and civil society networks. The consultant will work remotely but may be required to travel in accordance with UN Women policies.

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• Security Guard Supervisor

  United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei- created under GA resolution 1990 (2011) · Abyei

  The Security Guard Supervisor is responsible for overseeing security operations within the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) compound in Abyei. Key duties include supervising security teams, controlling access points, verifying identification, preventing unauthorized access, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, preparing incident reports, maintaining security records, and ensuring compliance with security protocols and standards. The role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of security procedures, and the ability to manage personnel effectively. The position reports to the CSO/DCSO through the Officer in Charge of Compound Security Unit.

  CON Secretariat Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Security Guard

  United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei- created under GA resolution 1990 (2011) · Abyei

  The Security Guard position is part of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and involves managing security shifts and reporting incidents within the UN premises in Abyei. The role requires providing physical access control, conducting searches of personnel and vehicles, ensuring ID card compliance, performing patrols, safeguarding UN properties, and maintaining security equipment. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Officer through the Officer in Charge of the Compound Security Unit. This is a locally recruited position with a 6-month duration.

  CON Secretariat Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Camp and Community Services Officer, Nahr El Bared , NLA. Internally for UNRWA staff only, 15

  United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya

  The Camp and Community Services Officer serves as a key liaison between UNRWA and local authorities, community representatives, and humanitarian organizations in the Nahr El Bared camp and surrounding area. The role involves supervising a team of general service staff, managing solid waste collection and other camp services, coordinating with programme officers and social workers, and ensuring effective communication with beneficiaries. The officer acts as a security and safety focal point, identifies and reports risks and incidents, and contributes to emergency preparedness and response activities. They also support programme implementation, maintain records, and ensure compliance with agency administrative issuances. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage complex community dynamics and ensure service delivery in a challenging environment.

  15 Fund/Programme Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Political Affairs Officer, P4

  Office of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan · 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  The Political Affairs Officer serves in the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, supporting political engagement and mediation efforts to end the Sudan conflict and facilitate a credible political process. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing political affairs activities, providing technical expertise on security stabilization and ceasefire arrangements, coordinating research and analysis, preparing briefing materials, and supporting negotiations and peace processes. The role requires strong political analysis skills, experience in conflict resolution and mediation, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. The position is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Principal Political Affairs Officer.

  P-4 Secretariat Closes Jun 09, 2026

• Spécialiste Programme - Paix, Sécurité, Action Humanitaire et Leadership Féminin, Mali- NPSA10

  UN Women · 🇲🇱 Bamako, Mali

  The Spécialiste Programme - Paix, Sécurité, Action Humanitaire et Leadership Féminin role at UN Women Mali supports the implementation of the National Gender Policy aligned with the UNSCDF strategy. The position leads programming in peace, security, humanitarian action, and women's leadership, coordinating with national partners and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include developing program strategies, managing implementation and budget, coordinating reporting, building partnerships, and supporting knowledge management. The role requires strong leadership, program management, and analytical skills with a focus on gender-responsive peace and security issues. The position reports to the Head of UN Women Mali and supervises a team of four.

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• Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action - International - PSA10 - Home Based

  UN Women · Home-based

  The Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action leads the planning, implementation, and management of UN Women interventions in the Arab States region. Key responsibilities include designing program strategies, managing budgets and staff, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with global and regional priorities. The role focuses on enhancing women's leadership in fragile contexts, promoting gender equality in humanitarian action, and supporting peace processes. The incumbent works closely with country offices, UN agencies, donors, and civil society partners to implement programs under the Germany-funded regional initiative. They are responsible for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes, capacity building, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts.

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• Intern - Programme Management

  Office of Counter-Terrorism · 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

  The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in Budapest, Hungary, is offering six unpaid internships in the Countering Terrorist Travel Section. Interns will support programme management activities related to countering terrorist travel, including monitoring and evaluation, project document review, preparation of programme materials, meeting support, coordination with regional actors, research, data collection, situation monitoring, and database maintenance. The internship is flexible (hybrid or in-person) for 6 months, with full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent). No professional work experience is required, but a related field of study is necessary. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another official UN language is advantageous.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Asociado Local de Seguridad / Apoyo Operativo (ALS) - NPSA 6

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia

  The Local Security Associate / Operational Support (ALS) at UNDSS ISW Colombia supports the integrated security management system by providing operational assistance to the Chief Security Advisor and Deputy Chief Security Advisor. Responsibilities include managing security-related administrative tasks such as budget support, recruitment, mission coordination, security training compliance, data and document management, and logistical support. The role involves close collaboration with various UNDSS and UN agencies to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with UNDP and UNDSS regulations. The position requires availability for travel, including to remote areas, and readiness to work during weekends or holidays as needed. The incumbent must hold a valid driving license and be available 24/7 for emergencies. Core competencies include result orientation, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, partnership, and diversity facilitation. Technical competencies cover security advisory, risk management, incident response, communication, and data analysis. The role demands a minimum of six years of relevant experience with secondary education or three years with a university degree, fluency in Spanish, and proficiency in office software and databases. Experience in security administration, risk assessment, crisis response, and investigations is essential, with additional preference for risk management specialization and UN system experience.

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• Principal Security Adviser, D1

  Department of Safety and Security · 🇸🇴 Mogadishu, Somalia

  The Principal Security Adviser (PSA) leads and directs security operations and planning within Somalia under the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). Reporting to the Division of Field Operations at UN Headquarters in New York, the PSA advises the Designated Official and Security Management Team on safety and security matters for UNSMS personnel, dependents, premises, assets, and operations. Key responsibilities include leading security risk management, managing personnel and assets, coordinating with humanitarian agencies and host country authorities, developing security plans and training programs, ensuring compliance with security policies, and maintaining security awareness. The position requires extensive field security experience in complex environments and leadership in multi-cultural settings.

  D-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 04, 2026

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