UN jobs in United States 🇺🇸

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Inter-American Development Bank · 🇺🇸 United States

Graphic Design Consultant – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization, NYHQ (Remote)# 593273

UNICEF · 🇺🇸 United States

The Graphic Design Consultant will provide creative design services for Education Cannot Wait (ECW), supporting the Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization team. The role involves developing visual content for digital and print media, including infographics, presentations, reports, and promotional materials. The consultant will work remotely from the United States and collaborate with ECW staff to ensure design outputs align with organizational branding and communication objectives. The position requires a professional with strong visual design skills and experience in creating compelling graphics for educational and advocacy purposes.

Youth Engagement internship, YPA Secretariat Generation Unlimited, Global Programme Division, NYHQ, 26 weeks (Full-time / Remote) 2 positions

UNICEF · 🇺🇸 United States

UNICEF's Generation Unlimited (GenU) is seeking two dynamic interns to support global efforts in empowering young people through youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovative solutions. Interns will assist in advancing youth engagement strategies, supporting youth-led initiatives, organizing entrepreneurship activities, and developing advocacy and knowledge products. They will also contribute to global portfolio development, strategic planning for 2026–2029, and knowledge sharing across country offices and youth networks. The role involves collaboration with programme teams and partners, research on emerging youth trends, and administrative support. This is a full-time, remote internship lasting 26 weeks, offering hands-on experience in global programme development, youth advocacy, and partnerships. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual with a strong interest in youth empowerment and global development.

Investigation Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, #00111347, Office of Internal Audit & Investigation, Investigation Services, OIAI, New York, USA

UNICEF · 🇺🇸 United States

The UNICEF Office of Internal Audit & Investigation (OIAI) seeks an Investigation Specialist at the P-3 level to conduct investigations related to administrative sanctions and legal matters. The role involves supporting the investigation and resolution of complaints, reviewing cases, and providing legal and administrative advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal or investigative work, particularly within international or multilateral institutions. Experience with UN dispute tribunals or administrative sanctions systems is highly valued. The position is based in New York, USA, with a fixed-term appointment.

Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, (D2), New York, USA

UNICEF · 🇺🇸 United States

The Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy at UNICEF is responsible for leading strategic communication and advocacy efforts to promote child rights and well-being globally. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies that align with UNICEF's mission and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The position requires extensive experience in global communication, advocacy, and strategic leadership within international organizations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex communication initiatives, building partnerships, and driving impactful advocacy campaigns that influence policy and public opinion. The role is based in New York, USA, and reports to a senior leadership position within UNICEF.

Economist/Sr Economist (FADT2)

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The International Monetary Fund's Tax Policy 2 Division seeks an Economist/Senior Economist to contribute to capacity development in tax policy for member countries and execute the Division's analytical agenda. Responsibilities include working on tax policy issues across the Western Hemisphere, non-francophone Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions, focusing on areas such as VAT design, international corporate taxation, fiscal regimes for extractive industries, property taxation, personal tax systems, and excise taxation. The role involves preparing policy papers, responding to member country queries, liaising with capacity-building providers, and engaging with civil society and industry. Extensive travel is required. The position requires advanced university degree in economics or related field, sound knowledge of public finance and taxation principles, data analysis skills, and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in tax policy economics from government, academia, or consulting, preferably with exposure to developing countries.

Communications Officer (Speechwriter) - COMSI - (Contractual)

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The Communications Officer (Speechwriter) works in the IMF's Communications Department, specifically in the Strategy and Impact Division (COMSI). This role involves drafting speeches, talking points, and narratives for senior leadership to deliver at global, regional, and country levels. The position requires working with management and various departments to ensure institutional alignment on communication messages. The officer also prepares tailored content for different platforms including blogs and op-eds. The role demands excellent English writing skills, experience in translating technical content into accessible formats, and a strong understanding of global economic issues and IMF operations.

Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert- HQTA (MCMFS)

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) seeks a Financial Sector Expert or Senior Financial Sector Expert to work in the Financial Sector Assessment and Policies (FS) Division within the Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM). The role involves managing and reviewing the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), developing FSAP policies and analytical tools, and conducting stress testing and systemic risk assessments. The expert will contribute to developing and applying advanced financial stability tools, including macro-financial models, vulnerability analysis, and interconnectedness studies. Responsibilities include leading stress testing missions, collaborating with internal and external specialists, and supporting Division-wide projects such as board papers. The position requires expertise in econometric modeling, quantitative software (MATLAB, R, Python, Stata), and staying current with quantitative financial stability research. The role is based in Washington, D.C. with a two-year contractual appointment renewable up to four years total.

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst - MCDRS

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The IMF's Regional Strategy and Analytics Division (RSD) in the Middle East and Central Asia (MCD) Department seeks a Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst to support cross-country analytical products including the Regional Economic Outlook and senior management briefings. Responsibilities include constructing and managing economic databases, performing statistical and econometric analysis, creating charts and dashboards, and supporting data management solutions. The role requires strong technical skills in econometric software (E-Views, Stata, Python, R), data processing, and Fund data platforms (DMXe, EcOS, iData). The position involves mentoring junior analysts, collaborating with economists, and producing high-quality analytical outputs. Only candidates residing in the Washington DC metro area are considered.

Administrative Coordinator (Contractual) - FADRM

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The Administrative Coordinator will support the Travel Claims Team within the Resource and Information Management Division of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF. Key responsibilities include processing travel expense reports, reviewing and certifying duty days, ensuring compliance with travel policies, monitoring LADF principles, verifying reservations, and serving as a point of contact for travel issues. The role also involves advising on travel policies, preparing performance reports, and identifying process improvements. Additionally, the candidate will support general operations functions such as managing capacity development activities in CDMAP, maintaining TIMS data, assisting with expert recruitment, and ensuring compliance with Fund policies. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in enterprise systems and Excel, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The International Monetary Fund's Research Analyst Program (RAP) seeks recent graduates with strong quantitative and analytical skills to contribute to economic research and policy analysis. RAP participants support Fund economists in conducting research, collecting and compiling macroeconomic data, manipulating databases, and analyzing economic time series. They utilize econometric and statistical tools, maintain databases, and collaborate on various projects. The program is a two-year contractual opportunity located at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with participants hired globally. RAP may meet PREDOC requirements for subsequent academic study.

2026 Research Analyst

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The International Monetary Fund seeks dynamic and highly motivated Research Analysts (RAs) with strong quantitative and analytical skills to support economic analysis and information technology systems. RAs will be responsible for data gathering, econometrics, analysis of economic or statistical data sets, and basic programming for high-quality analyses. They will compile statistical data, compare and evaluate alternative data sources, compute data using statistical and econometric techniques, and develop summary analysis including tables and charts for reports. RAs will also manage Fund databases, contribute to staff reports, develop and maintain cross-country databases, maintain computer software, and write programs for statistical and econometric analysis. The position requires working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities under tight time constraints. This is a contractual appointment for one year, renewable up to four years, based on business need and performance. Candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Counsel / Senior Counsel - LEGFF

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The IMF seeks a Counsel or Senior Counsel for the Financial and Fiscal Law Division (LEGFF) to provide high-quality legal advice on public financial management (PFM) frameworks. Responsibilities include advising on budgetary processes, public debt, fiscal councils, sovereign wealth funds, and public-private partnerships. The role involves drafting legal frameworks for member countries, participating in Fund missions, conducting research, and contributing to policy papers. The position requires significant experience in PFM law, legislative drafting, and advising on public policy. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in a Fund member jurisdiction and demonstrate excellent analytical, diplomatic, and communication skills in English.

Section Chief (Language Services) - Corporate Services and Facilities Department

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The Section Chief of the French Section in Language Services manages a team providing translation and related services into French, primarily from English but occasionally from Spanish and Portuguese. Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and coordinating translation, revision, proofreading, and editing activities to ensure high-quality outputs. The role involves managing staff performance, assigning work, establishing priorities, and ensuring quality control measures. The Section Chief also acts as an authority on language, including terminology, and liaises with IMF departments to resolve translation issues. They evaluate language software systems, assess future technology and training needs, and formulate related strategies. The position requires extensive professional experience in translation or related fields, with a strong command of French as a native language and proficiency in CAT tools and translation management systems.

Data Management Analyst/Sr. Data Management Analyst (Business Continuity) (Contractual) - CSFIR

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The International Monetary Fund's Corporate Services and Facilities (CSF) department is seeking a Data Management Analyst/Sr. Data Management Analyst (Business Continuity) to support operational resilience projects. The role involves managing information needs for business continuity initiatives, serving as the primary liaison with the Fusion Risk Management vendor, and overseeing the maintenance and development of the Fusion system. Key responsibilities include relationship management with stakeholders, project planning and budgeting, system implementation and maintenance, data processing and validation, creating user guides and dashboards, problem-solving, and supporting training and resilience exercises. The position requires expertise in Fusion Risk Management Tools or Salesforce Lightning, data visualization in Power BI, and strong project management skills within a large organization.

Risk Specialist (Financial and Economic Risks) - Office of Risk Management

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The IMF's Office of Risk Management (ORM) seeks a Risk Specialist to support the development and implementation of a strengthened Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The role focuses on financial and economic risk analysis, including assessment of credit, liquidity, and market risks facing the Fund and its membership. Key duties include developing risk tools and methodologies, contributing to data models and analytics, preparing reports on financial risks, supporting risk-based reviews of country documents, and ensuring compliance with financial risk management policies. The position requires collaboration across departments to enhance risk-based decision support and foster a risk-aware culture. The specialist will contribute to ORM's flagship Annual and Midyear Risk Reports and support training initiatives in risk management.

Data Engineer/Sr. Data Engineer -ITDDP (Contractual)

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The Data Engineer/Sr. Data Engineer role supports the Corporate Data team at the IMF by operating and improving the enterprise data platform and delivering analytics solutions. The position involves designing and running data warehouse solutions, reports, and dashboards, while coordinating with platform owners and service providers. Key responsibilities include managing Azure cloud platforms, engineering data pipelines, operating data storage platforms, enabling data governance, implementing DevOps practices, and supporting self-service analytics. The role requires expertise in cloud platform engineering, data pipeline development, and data governance tools, with a focus on scalability, security, and business alignment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in complex analytics solutions, strong Azure/cloud and data warehousing skills, and experience with data governance tools.

Economist/Sr. Economist (Environmental) - STARE

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The IMF's Statistics Department (STARE) seeks an Economist/Senior Economist specializing in environmental economics to lead development of frameworks integrating economic, financial, and environmental statistics. The role involves capacity building for member countries, developing new data on environmental economics, and contributing to conceptual standards and research agendas. Key areas include SEEA-CF implementation, climate indicators, national accounts data on environmental assets, cross-border emissions, and physical risk indicators. The position requires advanced expertise in environmental-economic statistics and integration with macroeconomic frameworks.

Deputy Division Chief - STAGO

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The Deputy Division Chief in STAGO leads the Government Finance Division of the IMF's Statistics Department, working alongside the Division Chief and other Deputy Division Chief to manage strategy, operations, and staff development. Responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of international standards for government finance and public sector debt statistics (GFS/PSDS), managing capacity development programs, representing the IMF in international forums, and supporting surveillance and policy analysis. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in fiscal statistics and macroeconomic methodology. The position is part of a senior management team responsible for advancing the IMF's statistical agenda and supporting member countries' data compilation efforts.

Platform Owner/Sr. Platform Owner (Language Services)- ITDAI LC

International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

The IMF's IT Department seeks a Platform Owner/Sr. Platform Owner to lead the development and support of complex IT platforms, particularly Language Services applications. The role involves end-to-end lifecycle management of IT products, including Translation Management Systems (Plunet) and Computer-Assisted Translation tools (SDL Trados, DeepL, Azure Translation Services). The incumbent will manage contractors and vendors, collaborate with business stakeholders, and ensure alignment between business strategies and technical implementations. Responsibilities include platform architecture, roadmap development, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with IT standards. The position requires extensive technical expertise in software development, cloud technologies, and service management processes.