UN jobs in Libya 🇱🇾

National Border Governance Officer

International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya

The National Border Governance Officer supports the Senior IBG Programme Coordinator in Libya by coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the International Border Governance (IBG) Programme portfolio. Key responsibilities include liaising with national authorities, particularly the Ministry of Interior, to facilitate border governance activities and ensure organizational coherence. The role involves supervising national IBG staff, conducting field visits, and analyzing socio-political trends to brief the Chief of Mission. The officer also contributes to programming development, identifies operational risks, and prepares analytical reports and meeting minutes. The position requires strong coordination skills with government counterparts, UN agencies, and donors, as well as the ability to provide strategic advice on migration management. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree and professional experience in programme implementation, monitoring, and supervision, preferably within migration, border governance, or humanitarian contexts. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, with French or Spanish as an advantage. The role demands high levels of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work in a complex humanitarian environment.

Outreach and Community-Based Protection (CBP) Officer (P)

International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Outreach and Community-Based Protection (CBP) Officer to support protection programming along the Central Mediterranean Route, with a focus on Libya. The role involves technical and operational support for community-based interventions, including supervision of outreach and host family teams, coordination with government entities and NGOs, and capacity building. The officer will assist in developing protection strategies, monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with IOM guidelines and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include facilitating participatory approaches, tracking data using tools like KOBO, and advocating for vulnerable groups such as survivors of gender-based violence, unaccompanied children, and victims of trafficking. The position requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting skills. Candidates must demonstrate experience in UN system coordination, community-based protection, and proposal development. Fluency in English is mandatory, with working knowledge of another UN language preferred. The role demands high professionalism, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to strict confidentiality and safeguarding policies. Duty travel is required. The posting emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and prioritizes first-tier candidates, including internal staff and nationals from non-represented member states.

Movement Control Assistant (Airport Immigration Support)

United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya

The Movement Control Assistant provides critical airport immigration support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli. The role focuses on the accurate and compliant processing of passengers, baggage, cargo, and travel documentation in strict adherence to UN, aviation, immigration, customs, and security regulations. Key responsibilities include verifying flight documents, passports, visas, and manifests to ensure traveler compliance with entry requirements. The assistant coordinates closely with airport authorities, immigration officials, and customs representatives to streamline operations and resolve issues such as document discrepancies or delays. The position requires maintaining precise records of passenger interactions, compiling weekly shift performance and incident reports, and providing high-quality customer service to UN personnel and authorized travelers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and experience in movement control, transport, logistics, or administration. This is a fixed-term contract role with a duration of six months, renewable, requiring fluency in both English and Arabic.

Economic Affairs Officer, P4

United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya

The Economic Affairs Officer (P4) serves as Head of the Economic Unit within the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), reporting directly to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General. This senior mid-level role is responsible for providing strategic economic analysis and policy advisory services to support peacebuilding, governance, and development efforts in Libya. Key responsibilities include leading the monitoring and analysis of political economy, formulating economic strategies, and advising on critical issues such as oil and gas sector governance, fiscal management, public financial management, and anti-corruption measures. The incumbent leads the economic track of political engagement, facilitating dialogue among Libyan stakeholders and international partners. The role requires managing the Integrated Economic Unit, supervising staff, and coordinating with international financial institutions and donors. The ideal candidate possesses authoritative knowledge of economics and public policy, with proven ability to translate complex analysis into actionable policy advice for senior leadership in fragile, conflict-affected settings. Strong drafting skills and experience in peacebuilding or mediation are essential. The position is a temporary assignment available through December 31, 2026, with potential restrictions on internal candidates and nationalities of the host country.

Facilities Management Assistant, G5

United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya

The Facilities Management Assistant (G5) supports the Engineering and Facilities Management unit within the Mission Support Service of UNSMIL in Tripoli. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the role involves providing administrative and logistical assistance for ongoing projects, including planning, resource distribution, and contractor coordination. Key responsibilities include monitoring service contracts, conducting inspections, reviewing invoices, and ensuring compliance with UN standards. The incumbent provides logistics support for HQ operations, conferences, and emergency evacuations, manages key control and accommodation bookings, and assists with waste management and environmental activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in facilities or building management, and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires high professionalism, teamwork, and client orientation, with a focus on efficiency and integrity in a complex operational environment.

Engineering Assistant, G6

United Nations Support Mission in Libya · 🇱🇾 Tripoli (Libya), Libya

The Engineering Assistant (G6) is a locally recruited position based in Tripoli, Libya, within the Engineering and Facilities Management unit of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the incumbent supervises junior staff in trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanics. Key responsibilities include installing and maintaining engineering systems, preparing technical reports and cost estimates, developing acquisition plans, and ensuring compliance with safety codes and environmental policies. The role requires advanced planning, quality inspection, and coordination with engineering counterparts. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma and a trade certification, along with significant professional experience in facility operations or construction. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. The appointment is for an initial one-year period, subject to funding and mandate extension, with no international allowances.

Country Team Coordinator – Central Mediterranean Route Programme (Libya), Tripoli, Child Protection & Education section, 13 months, Remote with travel (open for National consultants only)

UNICEF · 🇱🇾 Libya

This 13-month consultancy with UNICEF seeks a Country Team Coordinator to support the implementation of the joint IOM-UNICEF Global Programme on the Central Mediterranean Route in Libya. Based in Tripoli with remote work options and travel, the role focuses on providing coordination, technical, and facilitative support to the Country Team. Key responsibilities include managing coordination mechanisms, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing knowledge management and reporting processes. The coordinator will organize regional and national consultations, conduct desk reviews, and analyze practices, gaps, and needs. The role also involves drafting and disseminating programme documents, joint reports, and supporting the development of costed national action plans and donor reporting requirements. The position is open exclusively to national consultants, requiring strong technical expertise in programme coordination and analysis within the context of humanitarian or development operations in Libya.

Field Representative Libya

Islamic Development Bank · 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya