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UN jobs in Brussels (BRU), Belgium 🇧🇪
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Brussels (BRU), Belgium, Belgium. 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
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Legal Adviser 2 (800392) (Brussels (BRU), BE, 32851)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇧🇪 Brussels (BRU), Belgium
The Legal Adviser 2 role at the ICRC Brussels Delegation involves representing the organization to the EU, NATO, and Belgian authorities to promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The incumbent analyzes legal documents and policies from European institutions and Belgium, drafting legal notes, briefing files, and working papers. Responsibilities include conducting independent legal research on IHL, human rights, and European law; maintaining networks with EU institutions and Belgian authorities; and representing ICRC positions in external meetings. The role also supports advocacy, IHL dissemination, and training, including overseeing the annual Bruges Colloquium. The candidate collaborates with HQ and other delegations on thematic areas like new technologies and defense transformation, contributes to team objectives and budget planning, and may supervise a Junior Legal Advisor. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in international law with 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong legal research and drafting skills, and proficiency in English and French or Dutch. They must be trustworthy, able to work independently under pressure, and possess strong interpersonal skills for representing the organization in high-level fora.
Closes 8/21/2026Head of Operations 1 (800621) (Brussels (BRU), BE, 32915)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇧🇪 Brussels (BRU), Belgium
The Head of Operations 1 (also serving as Deputy Head of Delegation) supports the Head of Delegation in managing the ICRC Brussels delegation, implementing objectives, and conducting humanitarian diplomacy with the EU, NATO, and Belgian authorities. Key responsibilities include analyzing the political and humanitarian environment, developing strategic plans and budgets, and overseeing policy and protection programs. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering partnerships with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and donors, and representing the ICRC in key fora. The incumbent ensures operational priorities align with strategic orientations, manages HR and safety/security aspects, and acts as Head of Delegation in their absence. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in humanitarian diplomacy, policy, and team leadership, with a deep understanding of the ICRC mandate and EU institutions.
Closes 8/21/2026
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- International Committee of the Red Cross2
Top countries
- Belgium2
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