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UN jobs in United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
UN-system organisations recruit in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 4
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Associate Programme Officer – RE Site Assessment, P-2
International Renewable Energy Agency · 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is seeking an Associate Programme Officer (P-2) to support the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre in renewable energy resource assessment. The role focuses on assisting member countries with prefeasibility site assessments and generation profile calculations for solar and wind projects. Key responsibilities include contributing to the development of site assessment services for new technology configurations, writing technical reports, and coordinating with internal teams. The officer will also support outreach activities, including the design of training materials and delivery of workshops. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative and data analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and IT tools, and a solid understanding of renewable energy potential assessment and power modelling. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages beneficial. This is a one-year contract based in Abu Dhabi, offering a competitive net salary and post adjustment.
Closes 8/14/2026Consultant -Pacific Focal Point
International Renewable Energy Agency · 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) seeks a Consultant to serve as the Pacific Focal Point, supporting the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative. This role facilitates the energy transition in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by coordinating renewable energy deployment, electrification strategies, and regional pooled procurement. The consultant will liaise between IRENA and Pacific stakeholders, contribute to technical workplans (e.g., smart electrification, offshore renewables), and support capacity building and knowledge sharing. Responsibilities include drafting publications, monitoring energy transition efforts, and representing IRENA at high-level events. The position requires deep expertise in renewable energy technologies and policy within the Pacific context, along with established networks in the region. The consultant reports to the Programme Officer, SIDS Lighthouses, submitting bi-weekly and monthly progress reports. The role is remote-based with potential short-term missions. It aims to foster an enabling environment for accelerated renewable energy adoption, reducing dependency on fossil fuels in the Pacific region through strategic partnerships and technical advisory services.
Closes 8/13/2026International Consultant – Senior Criminal Justice Expert
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant – Senior Criminal Justice Expert to deliver high-level technical outputs related to victims' rights and trafficking in persons (TiP). The role involves developing a multilingual victims' rights manual, conducting studies on international victim compensation practices, and drafting a protocol for school-based reporting of TiP. Additionally, the consultant will analyze existing cooperation agreements with labor-sending countries to identify gaps and recommend new memorandums of understanding. The position also requires participation in an evaluation team for a Small Grants Initiative supporting legal clinics for TiP victims. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in criminal justice, law, or criminology, with a strong background in countering transnational organized crime. The role is home-based with a fixed duration from August 2026 to November 2026, requiring fluency in English and Arabic.
Closes 7/23/2026Team Lead, Socioeconomics and Just Energy Transitions, P4
International Renewable Energy Agency · 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
The Team Lead, Socioeconomics and Just Energy Transitions (P4) at IRENA leads the socioeconomic aspects of the global energy transition, focusing on renewable energy adoption. The role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis on employment generation, local value creation, and skills development to support just and inclusive transitions. Key responsibilities include developing high-quality analytical reports, providing policy advice to member states, and managing a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will engage with international stakeholders, contribute to resource mobilization, and oversee project and budget management. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in energy policy or development economics, with a proven track record in policy research and advisory roles. Strong drafting skills in English and experience in international cooperation are essential. The position requires supervisory experience and a deep understanding of renewable energy sectors in developing economies.
Closes 8/5/2026
Top organisations
- International Renewable Energy Agency3
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime1
Top countries
- United Arab Emirates4
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