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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction application page.
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- Jun 04, 2026
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Digital, web and graphic designer
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Digital, Web and Graphic Designer to support its Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean. The role involves creating high-quality graphic design materials including print and digital assets, social media graphics, event materials, and audiovisual products. The designer will work remotely and report to the External Relations Officer, coordinating with the Communication and Public Information Assistant. Responsibilities include designing materials following UNDRR brand guidelines, adapting layouts for Spanish and other languages, creating animation products, supporting campaigns like International Day for DRR, and developing promotional materials for various initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in digital and graphic design with a focus on both print and digital media.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Public Financial Management Expert - Armenia
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Public Financial Management (PFM) Expert to support the Prepared for Recovery (P4R) initiative in Armenia. The consultant will work remotely and report to the Economic Affairs Officer of UNDRR's Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia. Key responsibilities include analyzing Armenia's PFM systems for disaster recovery, engaging with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Finance, conducting interviews, and synthesizing findings into a report. The expert will focus on embedding risk-informed, disaster-responsive PFM into core fiscal systems, supporting the development of a National Recovery Readiness Roadmap. The role requires advanced university degree in relevant fields, minimum 5 years of experience in public finance or related areas, and fluency in English and Armenian. The consultancy is expected to run from June 29, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 16, 2026 -
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The Associate Programme Management Officer supports the implementation and monitoring of disaster risk reduction (DRR) programmes and projects under the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Key responsibilities include conducting research, supporting policy coordination and evaluation, facilitating workshops and meetings, preparing written outputs, and providing administrative and substantive support to government and partner organizations. The role involves working with national, subnational, and local governments, as well as partners in the private sector and civil society. The position requires experience in project/programme management in DRR or related areas, with a focus on the Latin American region. The officer also coordinates budget-related activities and supports field missions. The role is based in Panama and reports to the Economic Affairs Officer.
P-2 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 26, 2026 -
Data Consultant for risk information for Syria
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Data Consultant for risk information for Syria will support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management (MoEDM) in strengthening national coordination around data and increasing risk knowledge. Key responsibilities include aggregating and structuring national statistical data, executing data validation and quality assurance, developing digital data collection templates, conducting research to map capacities and vulnerabilities, managing GIS data integration and spatial analysis, authoring Standard Operating Procedures, managing training sessions, and populating the national risk knowledge repository. The role requires close coordination with stakeholders and adherence to Sendai Framework standards. The position is based in Damascus, Syria, and is home-based.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 21, 2026 -
National Coordination Associate Consultant for Syria
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The National Coordination Associate Consultant for Syria will support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management (MoEDM) in establishing and operationalizing a National Multi-stakeholder DRR Platform. The role involves providing technical expertise, facilitating stakeholder engagement, coordinating workshops and training sessions, and supporting the development of national DRR strategies. The consultant will work remotely from Damascus, Syria, and report to the Deputy Chief of Office or a delegated staff member. Key responsibilities include managing project deliverables, synchronizing with MoEDM's recovery planning processes, streamlining communication channels, and producing strategic communications and reports. The position requires advanced university degree in relevant fields, minimum 3 years of experience in communication, stakeholder engagement, or project coordination, and proven experience in organizing high-level national workshops or multi-stakeholder consultations.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 21, 2026 -
International Consultant for Disaster Risk Governance for Syria
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks an International Consultant for Disaster Risk Governance for Syria to strengthen national DRR governance using the Comprehensive Risk Management Approach. The consultant will support the development of a National Multi-stakeholder DRR and CA Platform, an inclusive and gender-sensitive National DRR and CA Strategy and Action Plan. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews, coordinating with national stakeholders, drafting policy documents, facilitating consultations, and preparing final reports. The role requires extensive experience in DRR, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, with strong skills in policy development, stakeholder coordination, and research. The consultant will work remotely from Syria and report to the Risk Governance Programme Management Officer.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 21, 2026 -
Public Finance Management Expert – Mongolia
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Public Finance Management (PFM) Expert will support UNDRR's project on readiness for resilient recovery in Mongolia. The role involves assessing PFM systems for disaster recovery, analyzing existing frameworks, and developing a financial preparedness plan. The consultant will engage with stakeholders including the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Situations, conduct interviews, draft assessment reports, and support a validation workshop. The work supports Mongolia's efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, transparency, and resilience in disaster recovery, aligning with national strategies and the Sendai Framework. The position is home-based in Mongolia with travel to national counterparts required.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 16, 2026 -
Programme Management Officer, P3
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · Incheon City
The Programme Management Officer, P3, supports the Global Education Training Institute (GETI) in Incheon, Republic of Korea, contributing to disaster risk reduction capacity building initiatives in North-East Asia. Key responsibilities include building partnerships, developing and implementing training modules aligned with the Sendai Framework, monitoring and evaluating training impact, and supporting the work plan and budget. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with a focus on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and capacity development. The incumbent reports to the Programme Management Officer and may supervise junior staff or consultants.
P-3 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 07, 2026 -
Policy & Foreign Affairs Research Intern
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Policy & Foreign Affairs Research Intern will support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for the Arab States in Cairo, Egypt. The intern will conduct research and analysis on policy priorities and positions of bilateral and multilateral partners in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and related areas. Key responsibilities include stakeholder and actor mapping, developing background briefs, monitoring foreign policy developments, and supporting engagement with governments, donors, and regional actors. The role involves contributing to partnerships and stakeholder engagement, donor relations, and the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. The intern will support coordination with regional partners, conduct research on stakeholders and initiatives, prepare engagement materials, and assist in organizing the Regional Platform events.
I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 14, 2026 -
Partnerships and Interagency Engagement Intern
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The Partnerships and Interagency Engagement Intern will support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ROAC) in strengthening interagency collaboration and partnership engagement. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the Regional Collaborative Platform LAC and Issue-Based Coalitions on Climate Change and Resilience, supporting national and regional UN system engagements, preparing agendas and background materials, assisting in planning the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (RP27), organizing joint events, documenting good practices, supporting partnership databases, and drafting policy materials. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and in-person, lasting six months in Panama.
I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 09, 2026 -
Support in the multi-hazard early warning systems data -intern
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is offering a 6-month unpaid internship in Panama focused on supporting multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) data. The intern will work remotely under the supervision of the EW4All Regional Coordinator and Programme Management Officer. Key duties include supporting the development of an Americas and Caribbean regional EW4All dashboard, tracking regional progress, and strengthening private sector engagement in EW4All, particularly in science, technology, innovation, and AI. The role requires a strong understanding of early warning systems and disaster risk reduction frameworks, with emphasis on regional coordination and data visualization. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing degrees related to disaster risk reduction, climate change, or related fields to gain practical experience in global disaster risk management initiatives.
I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 08, 2026
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