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UN jobs in Bujumbura, Burundi 🇧🇮
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Bujumbura, Burundi, Burundi. 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
- 4
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Administrative Assistant
International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive executive support to the Chief of Mission at IOM Burundi, ensuring the smooth operation of mission management and programme activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily administrative tasks, managing the Chief’s calendar, arranging internal and external meetings, and maintaining confidential filing systems. The role involves preparing official documents, briefing packs, travel authorizations, and diplomatic correspondence (Note Verbales) for submission to regional offices, headquarters, and government counterparts. The incumbent acts as a liaison with ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and the media, while also managing office communications and correspondence. This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to multitask in a humanitarian context. The candidate must support the Chief of Mission in coordinating with international, national, and local authorities, as well as managing interactions with the main office, clinic, transit center, and five sub-offices. The role demands high proficiency in English and French, along with administrative expertise and familiarity with UN or international organization operations. It is a support role focused on facilitating the Chief’s strategic and operational objectives within the UN country team framework.
Closes 8/4/2026EOI Mobility: Resources Management Officer (RMO) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Resources Management Officer (RMO) serves as the senior administrative and financial authority within an IOM Country Office or Sub-Office, reporting to the Chief of Mission. The role entails comprehensive oversight of budgetary, financial, human resources, and administrative functions. Key responsibilities include monitoring financial expenditures, managing treasury and cash flow forecasting, and ensuring strict compliance with donor agreements and IOM regulations. The officer conducts financial analysis, prepares budget reports, and implements internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Additionally, the RMO manages HR functions, including recruitment and personnel administration, while overseeing supply chain services, fleet management, and ICT staff. The position requires coordinating with international institutions, supervising local staff on administrative policies, and serving as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Chief of Mission. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in international financial and HR management, experience in supervising administrative controls and external audits, and proficiency in corporate IT systems. This role demands high-level managerial competencies, including leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively in diverse, field-based environments.
Closes 8/3/2026Senior Supply Chain Associate
International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Senior Supply Chain Associate at IOM Burundi manages end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement and logistics, under the supervision of the Resource Management Officer and Supply Chain Officer. The role involves coordinating procurement actions, reviewing purchasing requests, preparing tender documents, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. The incumbent supports the development of project-based procurement plans, negotiates terms with suppliers, and provides technical guidance to staff on procurement procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining supply chain databases, monitoring vendor performance, and coordinating with UN agencies and government authorities. The position requires training junior staff, participating in inter-agency meetings, and ensuring compliance with IOM and UN procurement rules. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis. Fluency in both French and English is mandatory. The role demands high ethical standards, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints in a multicultural setting.
Closes 7/28/2026Consultant (e) International (e) pour le forum régional sur la culture de la paix (Bujumbura, Burundi)
UNESCO · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
UNESCO seeks an International Consultant to provide technical, methodological, and editorial excellence for the Regional Forum on the Culture of Peace in Bujumbura, Burundi, scheduled for September 2026. The role involves three phases: pre-forum analysis of territorial diagnostics from 11 CEEAC member states to produce background documents and country fiches; methodological design and facilitation of plenary sessions and thematic workshops during the forum; and post-forum consolidation, including drafting the final report, regional roadmap, and strategic policy brief aligned with the Luanda Biennale. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and cross-border management in Central Africa and the Great Lakes region, with proven experience facilitating high-level forums and drafting policy reports for UN or regional organizations. The consultant will work remotely for preparatory and consolidation phases, with on-site presence required in Bujumbura during the event. This two-month contract requires advanced academic qualifications and over a decade of relevant international experience, alongside perfect mastery of French and familiarity with UNESCO, AU, and CEEAC strategic frameworks.
Closes 8/21/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration3
- UNESCO1
Top countries
- Burundi4
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