Current vacancies
UN jobs in Brazil 🇧🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Brazil. 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
- 5
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Cocoa Value Chain Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇧🇷 Brazil
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Cocoa Value Chain Specialist for a 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract based in Porto Velho, Brazil. This role supports the UNJP/BRA/100/UNJ project, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs and family farmers through an inclusive bioeconomy in Rondônia. The incumbent will oversee the implementation of activities focused on strengthening coffee and cocoa value chains, prioritizing women and smallholder farmers. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance on sustainable cocoa production, agroforestry, and regenerative practices; leading the establishment of technological reference units for innovation and training; and designing gender-responsive capacity-building programs. The specialist will coordinate with public and private stakeholders, monitor field activities, and ensure alignment with sustainable bioeconomy principles and FAO standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in cocoa value chains, post-harvest processing, and rural development, alongside the ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement and deliver practical, field-based training to local communities.
Closes 7/24/2026Software Engineer specialized in in-situ/on-farm Genetic Resources
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇧🇷 Brazil
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in in-situ/on-farm Genetic Resources for a 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract based in Brasilia, Brazil. The incumbent will develop and consolidate software and databases dedicated to genetic resources, specifically testing, validating, and deploying the Aleloinsitu system in a live web production environment. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), implementing advanced spatial interaction features (marker clustering, heat maps), and developing interactive dashboards using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript libraries like Chart.js or D3.js. The role requires integrating geospatial libraries (Leaflet/OpenLayers) with Java APIs and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring performance optimization for mobile devices, and developing APIs for data interoperability. The candidate must possess a university degree in Software Engineering or IT, along with at least three years of professional experience in software development using Java, PostgreSQL, and NetBeans. The position demands working knowledge of Spanish and/or English and Portuguese, and is restricted to Brazilian nationals. The role supports the Benefit-sharing Fund's project on plant genetic resources conservation, aligning with global commitments to agrobiodiversity and food security.
Closes 7/23/2026Programme Officer (Digital Education), ( NO-1), TA, 364 days, #00137865, Brasilia — Brazil, LACR
UNICEF · 🇧🇷 Brazil
The Programme Officer (Digital Education) supports the implementation of UNICEF's education strategy in Brazil. Key responsibilities include leading advocacy efforts, developing and implementing school connectivity initiatives, and designing digital skills projects for education managers, teachers, and students. The role also involves promoting the pedagogical use of digital resources to improve learning quality with equity. The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Education Officer. This is a Temporary Assistance (TA) contract for 364 days, based in Brasilia, Brazil, within the LACR region.
Closes 7/26/2026Consultant for Technical Support to the Education Strategies, Recife, Brazil [5 months].
UNICEF · 🇧🇷 Brazil
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant for Technical Support to the Education Strategies based in Recife, Brazil, for a five-month term from August to December 2026. The primary objective is to provide technical assistance to the Education Section of the EZ Recife office. The consultant will focus on the implementation, monitoring, and systematization of results for specific UNICEF strategies, notably the UNICEF Seal (RS2), City Agenda Recife, School Active Search (SAS), and Education that Protects (ETP). Key responsibilities include preparing technical inputs and systematizing outcomes related to these initiatives. While the consultant handles technical analysis and reporting, direct liaison with partners, State Departments of Education (SEDUCs), Undime, and municipal governments remains the responsibility of the UNICEF programme team. This role requires a professional capable of supporting educational program strategies in a specific regional context.
Closes 7/27/2026Technical Support to UAPI (Unidade Amiga da Primeira Infância) Consultant, Recife, Brazil, 5 months (home-based)
UNICEF · 🇧🇷 Brazil
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to provide technical support for the UAPI (Unidade Amiga da Primeira Infância) initiative in Recife, Brazil. The role focuses on strengthening municipal teams and analyzing indicators to understand territorial dynamics, thereby refining the UAPI methodology. Key responsibilities include developing an evaluation and certification framework, creating monitoring tools, designing an integrated training calendar, and conducting baseline and intermediate indicator analyses to improve the quality of early childhood services. The consultant will work within a context of significant expansion, supporting 100 health units, 25 educational units, and 3 social services. The position is home-based with a duration of five months, ending on July 30, 2026. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building within the early childhood development or social services sector.
Closes 7/31/2026
Top organisations
- UNICEF3
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations2
Top countries
- Brazil5
Frequently asked questions
Which UN agencies are based in Brazil?
Agencies vary by location. The list below shows organisations with currently-open roles based in Brazil.
How are duty stations classified on UNlockit?
Duty station reflects the city the role is assigned to, as published on the agency's posting. Home-based and multi-location roles surface on dedicated pages.
Explore related categories
Track every matching UN role
Create a free account to save deadlines, get AI-scored matches, and receive a daily digest of new roles in this slice.