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UN jobs in Geneva (GVA), Switzerland 🇨🇭
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Geneva (GVA), Switzerland, Switzerland. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 11
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Specialist (800159) (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32770)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Specialist to lead the management of a diverse, multi-country portfolio of high-value donor relationships within the Movement Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (MPPP) team. Based in Geneva, the role focuses on building, managing, and developing strategic philanthropic partnerships with foundations, companies, and major donors to mobilize sustainable support for humanitarian operations. The Specialist will identify, cultivate, and steward structured philanthropy prospects, contributing to the design and implementation of innovative fundraising initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing joint fundraising strategies with National Societies and the IFRC, creating personalized stewardship plans for major donors, and ensuring accurate data management within CRM systems. The position requires strong cross-functional coordination, market intelligence gathering, and the ability to simplify complex issues into compelling messages. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in major gifts fundraising, a deep understanding of philanthropic landscapes, and excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. This role is critical for expanding the ICRC’s resource mobilization strategy and maximizing humanitarian impact through long-term, transformational partnerships.
Closes 8/18/2026Russian Interpreter (Geneva (GVA), CH, 26459)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Russian Interpreter for a mobile working role based in Ukraine and various sites. This position is critical for facilitating accurate and meaningful communication in sensitive humanitarian contexts, including confidential interviews with detainees, family reunification processes, and dialogue with authorities. The Interpreter will provide oral interpretation between Russian and English, perform written translation of documents, and analyze reporting on detention conditions and security matters. The role requires a candidate who is strongly motivated by humanitarian work, able to work under pressure in potentially dangerous environments, and possesses cultural awareness and judgment. The ICRC emphasizes neutrality and requires candidates to be in good health, possess a driving license, and be prepared for unaccompanied postings for the first two missions. The position offers a maximum-term contract of 12 months, extendable, with opportunities for future assignments within the ICRC talent pool.
Closes 8/18/2026Kurdish Interpreter (Geneva (GVA), CH, 23661)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Kurdish Interpreter based in Geneva, with deployment to Iraq. This role is critical for facilitating accurate and meaningful communication in sensitive humanitarian contexts, including confidential interviews with detainees, family reunification processes, and dialogue with authorities. The incumbent will provide oral interpretation between Kurdish and English, as well as written translation of Burmese materials into English. Responsibilities also include analyzing detention conditions and security matters relevant to the ICRC mandate. The ideal candidate possesses excellent command of Kurdish and English (C1 level), along with a strong motivation for humanitarian work. They must be adaptable, able to work under pressure in dangerous environments, and open-minded. The position requires acceptance of unaccompanied postings for the first two missions and holding a manual driving license. This is a maximum-term contract for 12 months, extendable, on a global deployment roster.
Closes 8/18/2026Burmese Interpreter (Geneva (GVA), CH, 27537)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Burmese Interpreter based in Geneva, with deployment to Myanmar. This role is critical for facilitating accurate and meaningful communication in sensitive humanitarian contexts, including confidential interviews with detainees, family reunification processes, and dialogue with authorities. The incumbent will provide oral interpretation between Burmese and English, translate written documents, and analyze detention conditions. The ideal candidate possesses excellent command of both languages, professional interpretation experience, and a strong motivation for humanitarian work. The position requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure in dangerous environments. A key constraint is the requirement to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions, meaning the candidate must be willing to relocate without family or dependents. The role offers a maximum-term contract with potential for future assignments within the ICRC talent pool.
Closes 8/18/2026Forensic Delegate (Geneva (Gva), Ch, 30801)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The Forensic Delegate role at the ICRC involves providing specialized forensic expertise to support humanitarian operations in conflict and armed violence contexts. The position focuses on advising on external forensic casework, including the handling, processing, and analysis of forensic data for scientific identification processes, rather than conducting practical forensic work. Key responsibilities include designing and managing forensic capacity-building programs, conducting assessments of local capacity and infrastructure, and delivering comprehensive training in forensic practice. The delegate collaborates with local authorities, forensic institutions, and other stakeholders to improve standards and manage programs related to missing persons and disaster victim identification. The role requires strong motivation for humanitarian work, the ability to work under pressure in dangerous environments, and proficiency in managing financial, logistical, and human resources. The ideal candidate possesses a master's degree in forensic sciences and significant professional experience in forensic practice, DVI operations, or medicolegal investigations. Fluency in English is mandatory, while French and/or Arabic are considered strong assets. This position aims to enhance local forensic capabilities and ensure adherence to professional and ethical standards in complex humanitarian settings.
Closes 8/18/2026WeC Medical Specialist (Blast Trauma Care) (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32584)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting experienced medical doctors to join a roster for field-based assignments focused on Blast Trauma Care and explosive ordnance clearance. The role involves supporting partner organizations in mine action operations by strengthening medical procedures, managing casualty evacuation chains, and delivering specialized training. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing a Training of Trainers (ToT) approach to build local capacity, providing context-adapted medical advice, and potentially offering operational support in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) settings. The ideal candidate is a medical doctor with substantial clinical experience in trauma management, particularly blast injuries, and a proven track record of working in low-resource or humanitarian environments. The position requires the ability to work independently in high-risk field conditions, adapt to changing operational contexts, and deploy for periods ranging from three months to one year. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders, including military, civil, and humanitarian authorities, are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving capacity in high-risk operational environments while joining a global talent pool for future assignments.
Closes 8/18/2026Stagiaire de la Caisse de Pension du CICR (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32586)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Pension Fund is seeking a Stagiaire (Intern) based in Geneva to support the LPP (Occupational Pension) management team. This 12-month internship offers a unique opportunity to understand the inner workings of a pension fund, covering areas such as asset management, insurance, project management, and actuarial expertise. The intern will assist managers with daily tasks related to insured persons and the Fund's Direction, participating in ad-hoc projects including placements, reporting, accounting, and communication. Key responsibilities involve contributing to data reconciliation optimization, digitalization of insured person forms, and the implementation of a secure online portal. The role also includes monitoring fund managers and the depositary bank, processing administrative files, verifying benefit calculations, managing archives, and supporting annual closing procedures. The intern will interact with internal departments (HR, IT) and external providers (auditors, asset managers, actuaries). The ideal candidate is a recent Master’s graduate from HEC or EPFL with a strong interest in the second pillar and pension fund management. The role requires rigor, analytical skills, client orientation, and proficiency in French and English.
Closes 8/18/2026Head of General Archives (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32673)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The Head of General Archives leads the preservation of the ICRC’s institutional memory through a major digital transformation initiative. This senior role oversees the acquisition, description, and long-term preservation of both analogue and born-digital records, managing a team of 13 staff. Key responsibilities include developing strategies for archival standards (transitioning to RiC), implementing a new digital preservation system based on OAIS/ISO 14721, and leveraging AI and data science for semantic search. The Head collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure business continuity, accountability, and transparency. The role requires strategic leadership, change management, and deep technical expertise in digital preservation, metadata, and ontology. It involves formulating annual objectives, managing budgets, and contributing to divisional strategy. The ideal candidate combines respect for humanitarian history with a strong interest in technology and digital transformation, ensuring the ICRC’s knowledge remains accessible and usable for future decision-making and research.
Closes 8/18/2026Head of Humanitarian Trends and Analysis Unit (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32703)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The Head of Humanitarian Trends and Analysis Unit leads a global team of analysts to enhance the ICRC's strategic and operational decision-making by anticipating and interpreting external transformations. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Governance Relations, the role involves defining strategic orientations, managing the unit's budget, and delivering high-quality open-source analysis. Key responsibilities include presenting actionable insights to senior leadership, promoting critical thinking, and coordinating multi-perspective analyses with diverse viewpoints, particularly from the Global South. The incumbent oversees flagship analytical products, fosters partnerships with think tanks and peer organizations, and ensures the professional development of staff in emerging technologies like AI. The position requires bridging crisis, regional, and thematic expertise to strengthen organizational foresight. The ideal candidate possesses substantial experience in humanitarian research or strategic analysis, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills in English and an additional relevant language. This is a fixed-term rotation assignment based in Geneva, starting in January 2027.
Closes 8/18/2026Finance & Administration Manager (800113) (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32874)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to oversee financial integrity, analytical accounting, and administrative operations for a field office. This role involves supervising the Finance Department, managing budgets, forecasts, and risk reporting, while acting as a financial adviser and co-signatory for external stakeholders. The incumbent ensures compliance with institutional guidelines, mitigates financial risks, and supports strategic decision-making through reliable data. Responsibilities also include overseeing premises maintenance, staff travel, security arrangements, and sustainability initiatives. The position requires strong leadership to mentor and upskill team members, along with the ability to operate effectively in multicultural and potentially insecure environments. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in a relevant field, at least five years of professional experience in financial control or audit, and professional proficiency in both English and French. Digital proficiency in tools like Power BI is highly valued. This is a mobile, global deployment role with a 12-month maximum-term contract, requiring resilience, adaptability, and cross-cultural awareness.
Closes 8/18/2026Full Stack Tech Lead (Frappe/Python) (Geneva (GVA), CH, 32698)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇨🇭 Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Full Stack Tech Lead to design, develop, and maintain its new Protection Digital ecosystem, replacing an on-premise Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Based in Geneva, the role focuses on the Frappe Framework and Python for backend development, alongside JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Frappe UI for frontend interfaces. Key responsibilities include building REST APIs, optimizing MariaDB database structures, implementing role-based permissions, and managing containerized deployments via Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift. The incumbent will establish CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub, monitor application performance, and ensure security best practices. The position requires close collaboration with product owners, solution architects, and agile delivery teams to anticipate technical needs and solve complex operational problems. The ideal candidate possesses deep mastery of Frappe metadata, workflows, and permission hooks, along with strong expertise in REST API design, PWAs, and offline UX patterns. Proficiency in unit/integration testing, Git version control, and RTL layouts is essential. The role also involves troubleshooting production incidents, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting ICT teams in the field. Fluency in English is required, with French being an advantage. This is a full-time, open-ended contract starting in October/November 2026.
Closes 8/18/2026
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