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UN jobs in Manama, Bahrain 🇧🇭
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain. 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
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
National Project Coordinator (Open to Tier 1 & Tier 2 Applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
The National Project Coordinator will manage assigned projects within the governance, human rights, access to justice, and social inclusion cluster, ensuring effective technical, operational, financial, and administrative delivery. Key responsibilities include monitoring project progress, preparing reports for donors and beneficiaries, managing risks, and coordinating with local and international stakeholders. The role also involves providing advisory support on climate resilience and river basin management, identifying policy-related information, and synthesizing best practices. The incumbent must ensure gender equality, disability, and youth mainstreaming across all activities, maintain strategic partnerships, and align project outputs with UNDP priorities and national development goals. The position requires strong project management skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must be fluent in Arabic and English. The role is open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff, with a focus on safeguarding capacity and supporting existing personnel. The coordinator will report to the Program Analyst and work in matrix supervision to ensure coherence across programme clusters.
Closes 7/23/2026Intern (Public Information) - UNIC Manama
Department of Global Communications · 🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
The United Nations Information Centre in Manama (UNIC Manama) is seeking an Intern in Public Information to support strategic communications and public engagement efforts across Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Reporting to the Director of UNIC Manama, the intern will assist in promoting the UN's aims and activities to local audiences. Key responsibilities include creating content for online platforms and social media, monitoring and moderating digital channels, implementing social media campaigns, designing and disseminating information materials, organizing events and meetings, preparing media monitoring reports, and providing translation support. The role is designed to be up to 34 hours per week with a hybrid work arrangement (remote or in-person) for a duration of three to six months. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate school programme or the final year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor's level). The position requires computer literacy, a keen interest in the UN's work, and the ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. Fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic is mandatory. This is an unpaid internship where the intern is responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
Closes 8/7/2026
Top organisations
- Department of Global Communications1
- United Nations Development Programme1
Top countries
- Bahrain2
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