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Humanitarian response, emergency preparedness, protection, camp coordination, and field roles supporting UN-system humanitarian operations worldwide. UNlockit refreshes UN-system vacancies daily from each agency's career portal; every posting links back to the official application page.
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- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Reporting Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇫 Bangui, Central African Republic
The Reporting Officer provides technical leadership on donor and institutional reporting, ensuring compliance and performance reporting with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and results-based accountability. The role involves coordinating the preparation of donor reports, managing inputs from various units, ensuring adherence to IOM policies and donor requirements, and supporting project managers with reporting tools and knowledge management. The officer also monitors reporting calendars, identifies risks, and facilitates capacity building on reporting practices. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in humanitarian or development sectors and donor relations.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Project Assistant- Camp Monitoring & Coordination (WASH)
International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
The Project Assistant - Camp Monitoring & Coordination (WASH) supports the implementation of field-level WASH services for implementing and operational partners in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The role involves monitoring and evaluating WASH activities, supporting partners in developing work plans, promoting community participation, conducting field visits, preparing progress reports, and coordinating with stakeholders. The position requires extensive travel to project sites and is based in the camps where IOM is the Area Focal Agency (AFA). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager WASH and National Programme Officer WASH.
Related Organization Closes Jun 16, 2026 -
Administrative Assistant (SMC)
International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Administrative Assistant (SMC) supports the Shelter and Site Management and Coordination team in implementing humanitarian activities in Lebanon. Key responsibilities include assisting with program implementation and monitoring, managing administrative and logistical support for workshops and capacity-building activities, compiling and presenting program data, drafting reports and correspondence, and supporting partnership agreements and procurement processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with various stakeholders including government authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs. The position reports to the Senior Program Associate (Shelter) under the supervision of the Head of Programs.
Related Organization Closes Jun 14, 2026 -
Project Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
The Project Analyst (Youth Development) will support the formulation and implementation of UNDP China's youth development programme strategies, focusing on integrating youth priorities into the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). Key responsibilities include conducting analysis of youth development needs, supporting project design and management, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with UNDP's digital strategy and results-based management approach. The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of youth development issues, and experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. The position reports to the Assistant Resident Representative - People and Prosperity Programme Pillar.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 06, 2026 -
Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (PHRD) leads IOM's global emergency preparedness and humanitarian response efforts in alignment with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028. The role involves managing and implementing crisis preparedness, anticipatory action, and humanitarian response programs, ensuring coordination with national emergency plans, inter-agency exercises, and humanitarian standards. Responsibilities include leading preparedness planning, managing surge capacity and emergency response mechanisms, coordinating with regional and country offices, and providing strategic advice on humanitarian programming. The position also oversees IOM's participation in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), manages humanitarian appeals, and ensures accountability and local ownership in response efforts. The role requires extensive senior management experience in humanitarian and development contexts, with a focus on crisis response, risk reduction, and coordination with international actors.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Senior PSEAH and AAP Associate-Expedited recruitment
International Organization for Migration · 🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova
The Senior PSEAH and AAP Associate supports IOM's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment, as well as implement the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) framework. The role involves coordinating PSEAH and AAP activities at the country level, supporting the development of work plans, integrating PSEAH and AAP into programming and proposals, facilitating training and awareness-raising activities, and maintaining SEA reporting channels. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with global and regional PSEAH units, inter-agency networks, and various stakeholders. The position requires strong coordination, communication, and technical skills in protection, gender-based violence, and humanitarian affairs.
Related Organization Closes Jun 07, 2026 -
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes)
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes) supports the monitoring and evaluation aspects of regional migration programs, primarily the EU Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme and the Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa. Key responsibilities include developing M&E frameworks, coordinating evaluations, documenting learning, and ensuring alignment with IOM and donor requirements. The role requires close collaboration with regional offices, country offices, and project managers, with field visits to support implementation and data access. The officer must also facilitate knowledge sharing and integrate M&E into accountability mechanisms. The position demands strong technical skills in M&E methodologies, experience in migration-related projects, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (National Consultant)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support UN-Habitat's Peacebuilding Fund project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on land conflicts and social cohesion in Kwamouth and Maluku. The role involves conducting a comprehensive baseline study to assess socio-land and economic tensions, evaluate project coherence, and inform results-based management. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing baseline methodology, conducting conflict analysis and stakeholder mapping, assessing social cohesion and security perceptions, collecting and analyzing data, producing analytical reports, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The consultant will contribute to updating the project's logical framework and provide strategic recommendations for program implementation.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit is responsible for coordinating strategic programming, donor liaison, policy initiatives, and partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in Italy, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan African regions. Key duties include designing and developing programs, managing donor relations, preparing proposals and reports, supporting project managers, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in migration issues, project development, and donor management. The position reports to the Chief of Mission and works closely with regional and headquarters units.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Field Security Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇩 Kinshasa, DR Congo
The Field Security Officer (P) provides expert security risk management support to IOM's Country Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, implementing safety protocols, coordinating with UN agencies and government counterparts, managing security training programs, overseeing emergency communications systems, and ensuring compliance with UN security measures. The role requires close collaboration with senior management and field staff to protect personnel, assets, and operations. The position demands extensive experience in security risk management, emergency preparedness, and international security operations, with a focus on humanitarian contexts.
Related Organization Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
Project Management Support - Intern
United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The UNDP Japan Unit seeks an intern to support project management and analytical activities related to Japan-funded initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting in the compilation and review of project proposals, conducting policy analysis on Japan's ODA instruments, supporting private sector engagement, and maintaining databases and visual materials for donor reporting. The intern will also support meeting logistics and other BERA partnership group activities. The role requires strong research, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Japanese and English. The internship offers a part-time commitment of at least 1.5 months and provides a modest stipend. The position is located in Tokyo, with potential for remote work.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Programme Analyst, Maternal Health
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Programme Analyst, Maternal Health position is based in UNFPA's Country Office in Juba, South Sudan. The role serves as a key link between national policy and sub-national implementation, supporting the integration of maternal health and EmONC into both development and humanitarian programs. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, coordinating with the Ministry of Health and field hubs, managing implementing partners, developing programming for IDPs and returnees, ensuring service quality, leading resource mobilization efforts, and conducting data-driven monitoring and evaluation. The position requires an advanced university degree in public health, medical sciences, or related field, with two years of progressively responsible professional experience in SRH and GBV programming, preferably in emergency contexts. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of Arabic desirable.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
WCARO - Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Consultant Roster
United Nations Population Fund · Multiple locations
UNFPA seeks to establish a pre-qualified Regional Consultant Roster of experienced experts to support youth, peace, and security (YPS) initiatives across West and Central Africa. The roster will provide rapid deployment of technical expertise to the UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) and its country offices. Consultants will work in fragile and conflict-affected settings including the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Liptako-Gourma, and Gulf of Guinea regions. Roles span various technical domains including peace and security, humanitarian-development-peace strategy, youth-led peacebuilding, evaluation, youth in humanitarian action, governance, research, social cohesion, and MEAL. Experts must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, advanced university degree, fluency in English, and working knowledge of French. The roster supports both short-term and long-term consultancy contracts but does not guarantee employment. Candidates must have proven experience in conflict-affected settings and demonstrate strategic thinking, results-based management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Fund/Programme Closes Jan 01, 2027 -
Humanitarian & Field Coordination Specialist
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Humanitarian and Field Coordination Specialist leads UNFPA's humanitarian response and operational effectiveness across three sub-national Field Hubs in conflict-affected areas. The role involves strategic leadership of emergency reproductive health and gender-based violence interventions, ensuring seamless transition into sustainable development and peace-building frameworks through the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus. Key responsibilities include coordinating field operations, managing implementing partners, overseeing humanitarian program delivery, representing UNFPA in inter-sectoral groups, and leading resource mobilization efforts. The incumbent supervises field hub leads, strengthens communication between Juba and field offices, and ensures alignment with national programming and humanitarian response plans while promoting gender equality and human rights.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 25, 2026 -
RM and Communications Specialist
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Resource Mobilization, Partnerships & Communications Specialist is a dual-track role in UNFPA South Sudan responsible for securing financial resources and positioning UNFPA as a thought leader on maternal health, gender-based violence, and youth. Key responsibilities include developing resource mobilization strategies, drafting high-quality donor proposals, managing donor relationships, and creating impactful communications content. The role requires bridging technical programming with persuasive storytelling to engage bilateral donors, IFIs, and the private sector. The incumbent will also manage media relations, digital presence, and ensure compliance with donor visibility requirements while producing impact reports and knowledge products. This position demands strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills with a focus on donor engagement and advocacy.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 25, 2026 -
Programme Specialist, Youth
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Programme Specialist, Youth Development is a senior-level position based in UNFPA Juba Main Office, South Sudan, reporting to the Deputy Representative. The role provides technical leadership and management for UNFPA’s youth programme, focusing on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS), economic empowerment, and youth leadership. Responsibilities include strategic programming, policy alignment with national frameworks, innovative youth-led initiatives, operational compliance with UNFPA systems, IP management, resource mobilization, and inter-agency coordination under the Delivering as One approach. The Specialist supports the implementation of the National Youth Development Policy (NYDP) 2025 and contributes to achieving the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 outcomes, including demographic resilience and SDG alignment. The position requires strong advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Programme Associate-GBViE
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Programme Associate, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) supports UNFPA's Country Office in Juba by providing administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Humanitarian Response Unit. Key responsibilities include coordinating projects and programs, managing data inputs, monitoring implementation, supporting budget and audit processes, and facilitating communication with government partners and stakeholders. The role involves research, knowledge management, and ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines. The position reports to the Emergency Coordinator and works closely with various teams within the Country Office and external partners.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Communication Analyst
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Communication Analyst supports UNFPA's Country Office in Juba, South Sudan, focusing on communications strategy, advocacy, and partnerships development. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with UNFPA's global priorities, producing advocacy materials, monitoring media trends, organizing events, and building relationships with government, partners, and media. The role requires close collaboration with program staff, UN system entities, and civil society organizations to ensure consistent messaging and visibility of UNFPA's mandate. The position also supports humanitarian response efforts and resource mobilization initiatives, including donor engagement and proposal development. The analyst must demonstrate strong communication, advocacy, and analytical skills while working in a complex, post-crisis environment.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Movement Operations Associate, Movement
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Movement Operations Associate supports IOM's core mission of facilitating safe and orderly migration by managing travel arrangements for migrants and refugees under IOM's auspices. Key responsibilities include coordinating and booking travel, maintaining travel documentation, processing travel loans, creating movement data files, identifying and assigning escorts, conducting pre-departure counselling, and ensuring compliance with IOM standards and protection guidelines. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in IOM's movement operations systems. The position reports to a Senior Movement Operations Associate and works closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Operations Officer (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria
The Operations Officer (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) supports the coordination of IOM's emergency response and recovery operations under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Senior Programme Coordinator. Key responsibilities include managing operational and administrative aspects of emergency projects, ensuring coherence between emergency response and recovery activities, enhancing preparedness capacity, monitoring humanitarian policies and standards, preparing project reports, supervising staff, coordinating training, identifying new response opportunities, liaising with donors and stakeholders, and participating in humanitarian fora. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in emergency contexts, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
Related Organization Closes Jun 09, 2026
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