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UN jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Türkiye. 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
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
E T Consultant - Legal Analyst
World Bank Group · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is recruiting a Legal Analyst (Extended Term Consultant) based in Istanbul, Türkiye, to support its legal operations in the Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MCA) regions. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the analyst will serve as a key member of the Istanbul legal team, collaborating closely with regional and headquarters teams. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documentation for debt, equity, and fund transactions, including powers of attorney, retainer letters, and Article III notices. The role involves leading smaller transactions semi-independently, assisting with confidentiality agreements, liaising with external counsel, and managing transaction document filing and portfolio administration. The analyst will also support upstream and advisory matters, local currency offerings, and treasury products, while identifying legal and policy issues. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and research skills, excellent communication abilities in English and Turkish, and proficiency in legal documentation. The role requires adaptability, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines within a multicultural environment. This is a fixed-term contract with a maximum lifetime duration of three years, offering exposure to cross-border legal and business challenges in emerging markets.
Closes 7/28/2026Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking an Intern to join the Approaches and Practices Section within the Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, the intern will support humanitarian policy and coordination efforts globally and in the field. Key responsibilities include researching and analyzing information on humanitarian coordination, drafting written materials such as policy notes and background papers, maintaining reference resources, and supporting the organization of meetings and workshops. The role requires assisting in translating policy into effective coordination approaches. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate program or the final year of a bachelor's degree in fields such as political science, social science, or humanitarian affairs. The position offers a maximum duration of six months with flexible work arrangements (in-person, remote, or hybrid). While professional experience is not required, fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of French or other UN languages is desirable. The intern will report to a supervisor and collaborate with colleagues to enhance OCHA's coordination capabilities.
Closes 7/24/2026
Top organisations
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs1
- World Bank Group1
Top countries
- Türkiye2
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