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UN jobs in Libya 🇱🇾
UN-system organisations recruit in Libya 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 Libya — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 8
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
National Border Governance Officer
International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya
The National Border Governance Officer supports the Senior IBG Programme Coordinator in Libya by coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the International Border Governance (IBG) Programme portfolio. Key responsibilities include liaising with national authorities, particularly the Ministry of Interior, to facilitate border governance activities and ensure organizational coherence. The role involves supervising national IBG staff, conducting field visits, and analyzing socio-political trends to brief the Chief of Mission. The officer also contributes to programming development, identifies operational risks, and prepares analytical reports and meeting minutes. The position requires strong coordination skills with government counterparts, UN agencies, and donors, as well as the ability to provide strategic advice on migration management. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree and professional experience in programme implementation, monitoring, and supervision, preferably within migration, border governance, or humanitarian contexts. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, with French or Spanish as an advantage. The role demands high levels of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work in a complex humanitarian environment.
Closes 8/3/2026Outreach and Community-Based Protection (CBP) Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Outreach and Community-Based Protection (CBP) Officer to support protection programming along the Central Mediterranean Route, with a focus on Libya. The role involves technical and operational support for community-based interventions, including supervision of outreach and host family teams, coordination with government entities and NGOs, and capacity building. The officer will assist in developing protection strategies, monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with IOM guidelines and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include facilitating participatory approaches, tracking data using tools like KOBO, and advocating for vulnerable groups such as survivors of gender-based violence, unaccompanied children, and victims of trafficking. The position requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting skills. Candidates must demonstrate experience in UN system coordination, community-based protection, and proposal development. Fluency in English is mandatory, with working knowledge of another UN language preferred. The role demands high professionalism, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to strict confidentiality and safeguarding policies. Duty travel is required. The posting emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and prioritizes first-tier candidates, including internal staff and nationals from non-represented member states.
Closes 7/29/2026Movement Control Assistant (Airport Immigration Support)
United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya
The Movement Control Assistant provides critical airport immigration support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli. The role focuses on the accurate and compliant processing of passengers, baggage, cargo, and travel documentation in strict adherence to UN, aviation, immigration, customs, and security regulations. Key responsibilities include verifying flight documents, passports, visas, and manifests to ensure traveler compliance with entry requirements. The assistant coordinates closely with airport authorities, immigration officials, and customs representatives to streamline operations and resolve issues such as document discrepancies or delays. The position requires maintaining precise records of passenger interactions, compiling weekly shift performance and incident reports, and providing high-quality customer service to UN personnel and authorized travelers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and experience in movement control, transport, logistics, or administration. This is a fixed-term contract role with a duration of six months, renewable, requiring fluency in both English and Arabic.
Closes 7/28/2026Economic Affairs Officer, P4
United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya
The Economic Affairs Officer (P4) serves as Head of the Economic Unit within the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), reporting directly to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General. This senior mid-level role is responsible for providing strategic economic analysis and policy advisory services to support peacebuilding, governance, and development efforts in Libya. Key responsibilities include leading the monitoring and analysis of political economy, formulating economic strategies, and advising on critical issues such as oil and gas sector governance, fiscal management, public financial management, and anti-corruption measures. The incumbent leads the economic track of political engagement, facilitating dialogue among Libyan stakeholders and international partners. The role requires managing the Integrated Economic Unit, supervising staff, and coordinating with international financial institutions and donors. The ideal candidate possesses authoritative knowledge of economics and public policy, with proven ability to translate complex analysis into actionable policy advice for senior leadership in fragile, conflict-affected settings. Strong drafting skills and experience in peacebuilding or mediation are essential. The position is a temporary assignment available through December 31, 2026, with potential restrictions on internal candidates and nationalities of the host country.
Closes 7/23/2026Facilities Management Assistant, G5
United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya
The Facilities Management Assistant (G5) supports the Engineering and Facilities Management unit within the Mission Support Service of UNSMIL in Tripoli. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the role involves providing administrative and logistical assistance for ongoing projects, including planning, resource distribution, and contractor coordination. Key responsibilities include monitoring service contracts, conducting inspections, reviewing invoices, and ensuring compliance with UN standards. The incumbent provides logistics support for HQ operations, conferences, and emergency evacuations, manages key control and accommodation bookings, and assists with waste management and environmental activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in facilities or building management, and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires high professionalism, teamwork, and client orientation, with a focus on efficiency and integrity in a complex operational environment.
Closes 7/24/2026Engineering Assistant, G6
United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya
The Engineering Assistant (G6) is a locally recruited position based in Tripoli, Libya, within the Engineering and Facilities Management unit of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the incumbent supervises junior staff in trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanics. Key responsibilities include installing and maintaining engineering systems, preparing technical reports and cost estimates, developing acquisition plans, and ensuring compliance with safety codes and environmental policies. The role requires advanced planning, quality inspection, and coordination with engineering counterparts. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma and a trade certification, along with significant professional experience in facility operations or construction. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. The appointment is for an initial one-year period, subject to funding and mandate extension, with no international allowances.
Closes 7/24/2026Assistant, Program (Ajdabiya or Kufra)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · 🇱🇾 Benghazi, Libya
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking an Assistant, Program to support the implementation of a time-bound medical convoy project in Ajdabiya or Kufra, Libya. Based on a six-month renewable fixed-term contract, the role focuses on operational and programme support for health interventions aimed at enhancing medical services in rural and remote areas. The incumbent will provide field-level follow-up with Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS) teams, verify activities, and ensure accurate data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (PMER). Key responsibilities include consolidating medical activity data, preparing donor reports, maintaining documentation for accountability, and coordinating with IFRC and LRCS stakeholders. The position requires close collaboration with Health and Quality teams, facilitating information flow, and ensuring compliance with IFRC standards. The ideal candidate possesses a background in health or humanitarian response, experience in field-based operations, and proficiency in PMER practices. Strong communication skills in English and Arabic are essential, along with the ability to work under stress and travel to basic conditions.
Closes 7/22/2026Field Representative Libya
Islamic Development Bank · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya
The Islamic Development Bank seeks a Field Representative based in Tripoli, Libya, to oversee the effective functioning of the Field Representative Office and coordinate the implementation of IsDB-financed projects in Mali. Reporting to the Country Office Manager at the Regional Hub of Rabat, the incumbent is responsible for supervising project pipelines, liaising with government entities and executing agencies, and resolving implementation challenges. Key duties include facilitating Bank missions, conducting field visits to assess project sites, and preparing detailed implementation and completion reports. The role also involves relationship management by identifying new business opportunities, co-financing partnerships, and representing the Bank in technical and financial meetings. The candidate must disseminate IsDB guidelines and strategic orientations to stakeholders and prepare monthly reports on portfolio performance and socio-economic developments. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or economic field, a Master’s degree as an advantage, and at least eight years of professional experience in the development sector, including five years in a specific sector. Strong project management, people management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with fluency in both English and Arabic.
Closes 8/5/2026
Top organisations
- United Nations Support Mission in Libya4
- International Organization for Migration2
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies1
- Islamic Development Bank1
Top countries
- Libya8
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of UN jobs are available in Libya?
Roles range from international professional staff to national officers, general service staff, internships, and UN Volunteer or consultancy assignments — depending on the specific agency's presence and current recruitment cycle.
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