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UN jobs in Cuba 🇨🇺
UN-system organisations recruit in Cuba for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Cuba — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 15
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- Jun 03, 2026
Latest open roles
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Asistente de Logística para oficina de UNFPA en Cuba
United Nations Population Fund · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Logistics Assistant reports directly to the Administration and Finance Associate and is responsible for providing effective and efficient logistical support to UNFPA's operations. Key duties include managing customs procedures, supporting meetings and events, handling minor purchases, coordinating correspondence, facilitating inter-office logistics, assisting finance units with payments, maintaining supplier databases, processing purchase orders, managing fixed assets, serving as Security Focal Point, ensuring clearance processes, organizing customs inspections, managing vehicle transportation and maintenance, and overseeing office maintenance. The role requires close collaboration with program teams, operations units, counterparts, and other UN agencies.
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Procurement Associate (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Procurement Associate supports the implementation of effective, efficient, and transparent procurement services and processes within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Cuba. Under supervision, the role ensures compliance with UNDP rules and regulations, implements sustainable procurement strategies, and manages procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, and contracts. The position involves working closely with operations, program teams, and vendors, and may supervise support staff. It requires strong administrative and procurement skills, knowledge of procurement policies, and experience in public sector procurement. The role is part of a tiered recruitment process and supports UNDP's strategic goals in sustainable development, including environmental management, social protection, and digital transformation.
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Programme Associate (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Programme Associate supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cuba by managing data, implementing program strategies, and ensuring effective delivery of the Country Programme Document (CPD). Key responsibilities include supporting CPD formulation, managing projects in ERP, tracking financial resources, preparing reports, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The role involves close collaboration with various units and stakeholders, including implementing partners, and requires adherence to UNDP's digital standards and results-based management mechanisms. Supervisory duties may include overseeing support staff in the Programme Unit.
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Programme Associate (Abierto a Tier 0, 1 & 2)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Programme Associate supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cuba by managing data, implementing program strategies, and ensuring effective delivery of the Country Programme Document (CPD). Key responsibilities include supporting CPD formulation, managing projects in ERP, tracking financial resources, facilitating knowledge sharing, and contributing to partnership and resource mobilization strategies. The role requires close collaboration with Country Office staff, UNDP HQ, and other UN agencies. The position may supervise support staff and involves working across multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals. The role supports UNDP's focus on sustainable development, including economic recovery, environmental management, social protection, and digital transformation.
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Programme Analyst — 2 positions: Nature, Climate and Energy | Disaster Reduction (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Programme Analyst position supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cuba by analyzing political, social, and economic trends to formulate and implement program strategies aligned with the 2026-2030 Country Programme Document. Key responsibilities include contributing to policy development, managing program portfolios, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of activities, supporting resource mobilization efforts, and providing advisory services to the Government. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders including UN agencies, government partners, and international organizations. The incumbent will work across thematic areas focusing on nature, climate, and energy, disaster reduction, and sustainable development goals. Supervisory responsibilities may include leading program support staff.
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Programme Analyst (Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The Programme Analyst supports the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of UNDP's country programme in Cuba, focusing on thematic areas such as economic recovery, environmental management, social protection, and institutional strengthening. Key responsibilities include analyzing political, social, and economic trends, contributing to strategic documents like the Country Programme Document and Integrated Work Plan, managing programme portfolios, ensuring compliance with UNDP SOPs, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. The role requires collaboration with government partners, UN agencies, and external stakeholders. The position may supervise programme support staff and involves working across multidisciplinary teams to achieve systemic changes in resilience and capacity building. The analyst must demonstrate competencies in results-based management, project management, risk management, and working with evidence and data.
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National Disaster Management Officer UNOCHA
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba
The National Disaster Management Officer supports OCHA's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Cuba, reporting to the Regional Head of Office. Key responsibilities include coordinating humanitarian mechanisms, developing strategy documents and appeals, managing information systems, supporting disaster preparedness and contingency planning, monitoring humanitarian trends, and facilitating coordination among partners. The role involves producing situation reports, supporting advocacy efforts, and ensuring alignment with IASC standards. The officer must work closely with UN agencies, government authorities, and NGOs while maintaining awareness of humanitarian issues and supporting data-driven decision-making through analysis and visualization.
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Programme Policy Officer P2
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Programme Policy Officer P2 supports the implementation of the project 'Strengthening the local food system to improve food security and nutrition in the eastern provinces, Cuba' under the supervision of Meylin Pacheco and Placido Ortega. Key responsibilities include project management support, data gathering and monitoring, report preparation, liaison with Korean and national counterparts, systematization of processes, partnership development, collaboration with the Korean business sector, capacity building, and visibility actions. The role requires deepening technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams, experience implementing KOICA-funded programs, and native proficiency in Korean. The position demands knowledge of program cycles, transfer modalities, and specialized areas like nutrition and VAM, with strong skills in policy engagement with government.
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Programme Policy Officer P2
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Programme Policy Officer P2 supports the implementation of the project 'Strengthening the local food system to improve food security and nutrition in the eastern provinces, Cuba' under the supervision of Meylin Pacheco and Placido Ortega. Key responsibilities include project management support, data gathering and monitoring, report preparation, liaison with Korean and national counterparts, systematization of processes, partnership development, collaboration with the Korean business sector, capacity building, and visibility actions. The role requires deepening technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams, experience implementing KOICA-funded programs, and native proficiency in Korean. The position demands knowledge of program cycles, transfer modalities, and specialized areas like nutrition and VAM, with strong skills in policy engagement with government.
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Asistente de Recursos Humanos SC-5
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Human Resources Assistant (SC-5) supports the World Food Programme's (WFP) human resources functions in Cuba. Key responsibilities include providing HR guidance and support, coordinating with internal departments, compiling HR data for reporting, assisting with administrative HR tasks such as onboarding, maintaining confidential personnel files, preparing HR documents like contracts and transfer letters, and using HR management systems to update data and track deadlines. The role requires interpreting HR policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery and supports WFP's mission to address food insecurity and humanitarian needs in Cuba. The position is based in Havana, Cuba, with a 12-month contract potentially extendable.
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Asistente de Operaciones de Tecnología de la Información G5
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Information Technology Operations Assistant (G5) provides technical support and maintenance for IT systems and data across multiple sectors to ensure effective delivery of computing services. Key responsibilities include system maintenance, troubleshooting, data management, equipment installation, user support, and training. The role requires managing operational processes, supporting emergency response procedures, and contributing to continuous service improvement. The position is based in Havana, Cuba, with a fixed-term contract of 12 months. The ideal candidate will have a secondary education qualification, five years of relevant work experience, and proficiency in Spanish with intermediate English skills.
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Asistente de Programas G5 (Nutrición)
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Asistente de Programas G5 (Nutrición) position supports the World Food Programme's (WFP) nutrition programs in Cuba. The role involves performing specialized and standardized activities related to policies and programs, supporting project management and office operations, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and maintaining records. The incumbent works with minimal supervision, performs basic analysis, and compiles reports to ensure program coherence and smooth execution. Responsibilities include supporting program development, monitoring, budgeting, logistics, and communication with partners and stakeholders. The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience and completion of secondary education, with preference given to candidates with post-secondary education in the relevant field. Fluency in Spanish is required, with intermediate English proficiency being desirable.
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Ingeniero Civil - Supervisor de Proyectos de Construccion (SSA6)
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Civil Engineer - Construction Project Supervisor role involves overseeing construction projects for the World Food Programme (WFP) in Cuba. The position requires constant presence on construction sites, supervising construction work, coordinating between WFP Engineering, Cuba Country Office, and contractors, and ensuring projects meet quality standards and contractual requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, managing documentation, supervising third-party contractors, maintaining detailed site records, preparing technical reports, managing cash flow programs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role demands strong technical skills in construction engineering, proficiency in Spanish and English, and experience in construction project management. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with limited resources.
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Asistente de Programas G5 (Preparación y Respuesta ante Emergencias)
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Asistente de Programas G5 (Programs Assistant) supports WFP's emergency preparedness and response efforts in Cuba. The role involves specialized and standardized activities related to policies and programs, supporting effective food assistance delivery. Responsibilities include supporting project management, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, maintaining data records, collaborating with internal teams, and communicating with partners. The position requires working with minimal supervision, performing basic analysis, and compiling reports to support program coherence and smooth execution. The role is based in Havana, Cuba, with a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The position supports WFP's mission to combat hunger and provide humanitarian assistance during emergencies.
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Asistente de Finanzas SC-5
World Food Programme · 🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
The Finance Assistant (SC-5) supports financial operations within the World Food Programme (WFP) in Cuba. Key responsibilities include assisting with financial procedures, monitoring monthly expenditure forecasts, tracking bank accounts and petty cash, verifying supplier payments and advances, compiling financial data for reports, extracting and validating information from financial systems, managing fixed asset and vehicle expense records, maintaining web-based invoice and payment logs, ensuring budget compliance, and providing guidance to support staff. The role requires working under direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, collaborating with various units in the office. The position demands technical knowledge of WFP's financial procedures and policies, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
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Top organisations
- World Food Programme 8
- United Nations Development Programme 6
- United Nations Population Fund 1
Top countries
- Cuba 15
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