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UN jobs in Peru 🇵🇪
UN-system organisations recruit in Peru 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 Peru — 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 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Asociado/a Técnico/a en Restauración Ecológica (Presencial para Pucallpa) [Abierto a candidatos internos y externos]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Peru
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Associate in Ecological Restoration based in Pucallpa, Peru, to lead the technical and operational management of ecological restoration activities under the RENACE project. This role focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems in the Padre Abad province through nature-based solutions, including assisted natural regeneration, active restoration, ecological corridors, and agroforestry systems. The associate will plan and implement restoration strategies, supervise technical execution by partners, coordinate with local governments, indigenous communities, and stakeholders, and support financing mechanisms to ensure sustainability. The position requires integrating restoration efforts with sustainable production and governance components, monitoring progress, reporting, and incorporating cross-cutting approaches such as gender, interculturality, and human rights. The candidate will travel within the region and to Lima, working under the supervision of the National Coordinator of the RENACE project. The role demands strong technical expertise in ecological restoration, participatory processes, and landscape-level planning to contribute to climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in the Amazonian context.
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Asociado/a Técnico/a en Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres y Plataformas Territoriales (Presencial para Pucallpa) [Abierto a candidatos internos y externos]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Peru
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Associate in Disaster Risk Management and Territorial Platforms based in Pucallpa, Peru, to support the RENACE project focused on climate adaptation and socio-ecological resilience in the Padre Abad province. The role involves strengthening local governance and capacities for disaster risk management, particularly forest fire prevention and response, through technical assistance to municipal authorities and community organizations. Responsibilities include facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination platforms, implementing early warning systems, promoting gender and intercultural approaches, improving access to public financing for disaster risk management, and monitoring and reporting project progress. The position requires fieldwork in Padre Abad and Lima, and the candidate will work under the supervision of the RENACE National Coordinator and Disaster Risk Management Analyst. The ideal candidate will have experience in disaster risk management, environmental management, or territorial planning, with skills in community engagement, capacity building, and coordination among diverse actors. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, and the role emphasizes inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and integration of traditional knowledge with technical solutions.
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Asociado/a Técnico/a en Agricultura Regenerativa y Climáticamente Inteligente (Presencial para Pucallpa) [Abierto a candidatos internos y externos]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Peru
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Associate in Regenerative and Climate-Smart Agriculture based in Pucallpa, Peru, to lead the technical and operational implementation of Result 2 under the RENACE project. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising sustainable agricultural practices such as agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable livestock systems to enhance climate resilience and reduce fire risk in the Padre Abad province. The associate will work closely with local governments, producer organizations, and other stakeholders to promote participatory adoption of sustainable practices, facilitate access to financing mechanisms, and ensure integration with ecological restoration and governance components. Responsibilities include technical supervision, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, and supporting gender and intercultural approaches. The position requires travel within the region and to Lima. The ideal candidate will have strong coordination skills, experience in sustainable agricultural systems, and the ability to work with diverse actors to achieve sustainable landscape resilience and socioecological benefits in the Amazonian context.
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Asistente en Comunicación
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Communication Assistant to support the implementation of the RENACE project’s communication strategy, which focuses on climate adaptation, ecological restoration, and inclusive governance in Peru's Amazon region. The role involves managing communication content, coordinating thematic narratives across related initiatives, developing strategic communication materials, designing campaigns to promote project results and programmatic approaches, monitoring communication effectiveness, and ensuring institutional visibility. The assistant will work closely with project coordinators and partners to maintain message coherence, support knowledge management, and contribute to public policy dialogue. The position requires strong skills in content creation, media relations, digital storytelling, and coordination with diverse stakeholders, with a focus on sustainable development, gender equality, and interculturality. The role is based in Lima with travel to project sites in Ucayali province.
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Asistente Técnico/a en Sistemas Silvopastoriles - Pucallpa
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Assistant in Silvopastoral Systems based in Pucallpa, Peru, to support the RENACE project aimed at strengthening climate adaptation and socio-ecological resilience in the Amazon region. The role involves providing technical and operational support for implementing sustainable livestock practices, including silvopastoral systems, pasture management, live fences, forage banks, and degraded area rehabilitation. The assistant will work closely with local producers to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices, organize training and field schools, and support participatory methodologies with a gender and intercultural focus. Responsibilities also include integrating sustainable livestock with agricultural and agroforestry systems, promoting fire prevention practices, monitoring and reporting field data, coordinating with local organizations, and contributing to knowledge management. The position requires collaboration with various governmental and indigenous stakeholders and supports the project's goals of sustainable production, fire risk reduction, and ecosystem restoration. The ideal candidate will have experience in sustainable livestock production, fieldwork, technical assistance, and capacity building, with a commitment to gender inclusion and intercultural approaches.
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Analista - Coordinador/a de Comunicaciones (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos) (Basado en oficina)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Communications Analyst/Coordinator position is part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Peru, supporting the implementation of the country office's communication strategy. The role involves planning and executing internal and external communication strategies, managing publications and digital communications, contributing to campaign initiatives, and supporting knowledge management. The incumbent works closely with various stakeholders including government officials, media, donors, and civil society to promote UNDP's mandate and sustainable development goals. Responsibilities include producing communication materials, managing social media and websites, conducting communications needs assessments, and supporting crisis communication. The position requires strong writing, digital communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Business Support Assistant
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Business Support Assistant in the Human Resources unit supports the operational management of key HR processes, ensuring accurate implementation of policies and procedures. Responsibilities include providing HR support and guidance to staff, coordinating with internal departments, compiling HR data for analysis and reporting, assisting with administrative HR activities such as onboarding, maintaining confidential personnel files and databases, preparing HR documents like contracts and certificates, and utilizing HR management systems for data entry and tracking. The role requires strong administrative and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and Workday, and knowledge of payroll and contract administration. The position is based in Lima, Peru, with a service contract until December 31, 2026.
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Driver
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Lima (FU), Peru
The UNHCR Driver position involves operating official vehicles for transporting authorized personnel, delivering documents, and supporting humanitarian operations in the Lima region. The role requires proven local knowledge, a valid A III-C driver's license with at least three years of experience, and work experience in driving for international organizations or private companies. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, ensuring roadworthiness, following security protocols, and maintaining logs of trips and expenses. The driver must also handle airport pickups, ensure passenger documentation is valid, and maintain confidentiality when transporting sensitive personnel. Basic computer skills, knowledge of road safety regulations, first aid, and interpersonal communication abilities are essential. The position requires a minimum English level of A2 and involves regular interaction with UNHCR staff and external stakeholders.
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Asistente de Recursos Humanos
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Human Resources Assistant supports the implementation of WFP's HR policies and procedures, ensuring effective and efficient HR services. Key responsibilities include providing general HR consultations, supporting staff development and training, acting as a liaison with internal departments, compiling HR data for analysis and reporting, assisting with administrative HR activities such as onboarding, maintaining confidential personnel files and databases, preparing HR documents like contracts and transfer letters, utilizing HR management systems for data entry and tracking deadlines, and supporting staff deployment during emergencies. The role requires strong administrative skills, knowledge of HR processes, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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Registration Assistant
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Registration Assistant supports UNHCR's registration team in Lima, Peru, with a focus on processing asylum seekers and refugees. Key responsibilities include conducting registration interviews, maintaining accurate records, identifying vulnerable individuals, and referring them for protection follow-up. The role also involves liaising with protection staff and partners, providing interpretation services when needed, and supporting data management using UNHCR tools like BIMS and proGres. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in English (B2 level). The role is on-site in Lima, Peru, and is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) for six months with potential for extension.
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Senior Community Based Protection Assistant
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Tumbes, Peru
The Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant supports UNHCR's Protection Unit in implementing community-based protection strategies at the field level. The role involves working directly with communities of concern to identify risks, leverage community capacities, and ensure protection responses are informed by participatory assessments. Key responsibilities include supporting community structures, conducting participatory assessments, analyzing community capacities and risks, and ensuring AGD (Age, Gender, and Diversity) principles are integrated into protection programming. The incumbent must engage effectively with persons of concern, host communities, and inter-agency partners, while also supporting data collection, monitoring, and reporting. The position requires significant fieldwork and building relationships with community networks. The role is part of a broader protection strategy and involves supporting the design and implementation of community-based protection initiatives.
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Registration Assistant
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Registration Assistant supports UNHCR's registration team in Lima, Peru, with a focus on processing asylum seekers and refugees. Key responsibilities include conducting registration interviews, maintaining accurate records, identifying vulnerable individuals, and referring them for protection follow-up. The role also involves liaising with protection staff and partners, providing interpretation services when needed, and supporting data management using UNHCR tools like BIMS and proGres. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in English (B2 level). The role is on-site in Lima, Peru, and is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) for six months with potential for extension.
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Asistente de Apoyo Operativo
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Operational Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to WFP's project management and senior management teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating key processes, managing activities and schedules, maintaining databases, preparing reports and documents, and supporting decision-making with accurate information. The role involves handling routine administrative and financial tasks, maintaining records, communicating with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. The position requires strong organizational skills, data management capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of results.
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Asistente de Apoyo Operativo
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Operational Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to WFP's project management and senior management teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating key processes, managing activities and schedules, maintaining databases, preparing reports and documents, and supporting decision-making with accurate information. The role involves handling routine administrative and financial tasks, maintaining records, communicating with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. The position requires strong organizational skills, data management capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of results.
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Asociado de Programas Cash Based Transfer
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
The Asociado de Programas Cash Based Transfer role supports the implementation of cash-based transfer programs, ensuring efficient, transparent, and timely delivery of assistance to vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include technical and operational support in program design, monitoring, and evaluation, coordination with local partners and stakeholders, data management, and capacity-building efforts. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in cash-based interventions, and the ability to work in multicultural environments. The role is based in Lima, Peru, with a contract ending December 31, 2026.
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Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme 6
- World Food Programme 5
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees 4
Top countries
- Peru 15
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