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UN jobs in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh, Bangladesh. 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
(Re - advertisement) Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal), G6, Cox's Bazar
World Food Programme · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal) for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Reporting to the Head of General Food Assistance, the incumbent supports the implementation of the General Food Assistance program at the camp level. Key responsibilities include strategic representation and coordination with government authorities, UNHCR/IOM, and site management agencies; leading relocation and rapid response efforts for displaced families; and overseeing operational planning and entitlement management to ensure accurate food distribution. The role requires providing technical support to Cooperating Partners on SCOPE and Blockchain systems, conducting financial oversight, and analyzing GFA databases for quality control. Additional duties involve supporting market initiatives, monitoring retail food prices, managing protection and inclusion referrals, and liaising with internal support units. The ideal candidate must have a university degree, fluency in English and Bangla, and a minimum of six years of experience in camp contexts, with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles. WFP seeks a detailed-oriented, proactive professional capable of facilitating food assistance programs, utilizing digital transfer modalities, and working effectively in a multicultural environment. This position is open exclusively to Bangladeshi nationals.
Closes 8/3/2026Registration Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The Registration Associate supports the Registration and Identity Management Officer in ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality registration processes for forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The role involves managing complex cases, including litigation interviews, and resolving identity and documentation issues. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of registration strategies, conducting registration interviews, providing counseling to asylum seekers and refugees, and maintaining accurate records. The Associate identifies persons with specific protection needs and ensures timely referral to protection follow-up. Collaboration with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management, and Information Management colleagues is essential, as is coordination with government authorities and partners to deliver quality population data. The role also involves supervising UNHCR staff engaged in registration, monitoring process efficiency, drafting correspondence and reports, and supporting risk management. The ideal candidate possesses strong interviewing and drafting skills, proven experience in managing PRIMES applications, and a track record in fraud prevention. Strong leadership, coordination skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams in complex humanitarian environments are required. Familiarity with humanitarian contexts and UNHCR proGres software is desirable. The position is based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, a high-threat environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols.
Closes 7/22/2026Registration Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The Registration Associate supports the Registration and Identity Management Officer in ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality registration processes for forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The role involves managing complex cases, including litigation interviews, and resolving identity and documentation issues. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of registration strategies, conducting registration interviews, providing counseling to asylum seekers and refugees, and maintaining accurate records. The Associate identifies persons with specific protection needs and ensures timely referral to protection follow-up. They collaborate closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management, and Information Management colleagues, as well as government authorities and partners, to deliver quality population data. The role also involves supervising UNHCR staff engaged in registration, monitoring process efficiency, drafting correspondence and reports, and supporting risk management. The incumbent must uphold data protection standards, mitigate fraud, and promote access to services. Strong interviewing and drafting skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. The position requires familiarity with humanitarian contexts and experience with UNHCR proGres or PRIMES applications. The role is based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, a high-threat environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols.
Closes 7/22/2026Registration Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The Registration Associate supports the Registration and Identity Management Officer in ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality registration processes for forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The role involves managing complex cases, including litigation interviews, and resolving identity and documentation issues. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of registration strategies, conducting registration interviews, providing counseling to asylum seekers and refugees, and maintaining accurate records. The Associate identifies persons with specific protection needs and ensures timely referral to protection follow-up. They collaborate closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management, and Information Management colleagues, as well as government authorities and partners, to deliver quality population data. The role also involves supervising daily registration team activities, monitoring process efficiency, drafting correspondence and reports, and supporting risk management. The incumbent must uphold data protection standards, mitigate fraud, and promote access to services. Strong interviewing and drafting skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. The position requires coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure reliable population data and effective registration operations.
Closes 7/22/2026Registration Associate
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The Registration Associate supports the Registration and Identity Management Officer in ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality registration processes for forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The role involves managing complex cases, including litigation interviews, and resolving identity and documentation issues. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of registration strategies, conducting registration interviews, providing counseling to asylum seekers and refugees, and maintaining accurate records. The Associate identifies persons with specific protection needs and ensures timely referral to protection follow-up. They collaborate closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management, and Information Management colleagues, as well as government authorities and partners, to deliver quality population data. The role also involves supervising UNHCR staff engaged in registration, monitoring process efficiency, drafting correspondence and reports, and supporting risk management. The incumbent must uphold data protection standards, mitigate fraud, and promote access to services. Strong interviewing and drafting skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. The position requires familiarity with humanitarian contexts and experience with UNHCR proGres or PRIMES applications. The role is based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, a high-threat environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols.
Closes 7/22/2026
Top organisations
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees4
- World Food Programme1
Top countries
- Bangladesh5
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