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UN jobs in Albania 🇦🇱
UN-system organisations recruit in Albania for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Albania — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
CON 2026/27 - Local Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Expert (2 positions)
International Organization for Migration · 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking two Local Consultants for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Communication to support the 'EU4Migration in Albania' project. This consultancy aims to strengthen migration governance and asylum decision-making in Albania by aligning national strategies with EU standards. The consultant will be based at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, supporting the Technical Secretariat on Migration in monitoring, coordination, and reporting on the National Strategy on Migration. Key responsibilities include developing and refining M&E indicators, coordinating data collection, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and preparing regular progress reports. The role also involves assisting in mid-term and final evaluations, providing technical assistance and capacity building for governmental institutions, and facilitating communication and visibility activities. The consultant must ensure compliance with national and international M&E standards and maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagement. The position requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and strong interpersonal skills. The engagement is structured in monthly installments over a potential three-month period, with specific deliverables and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in relevant social sciences or policy fields, extensive professional experience in project monitoring and data analysis, and fluency in both Albanian and English. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant policy reforms and capacity building in the migration sector.
Closes 7/26/2026CON 2026/26 - Local Consultant to support the National Diaspora Agency (NDA) in strengthening local migration and diaspora structures.
International Organization for Migration · 🇦🇱 Albania
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Local Consultant to support the National Diaspora Agency (NDA) in Albania under the project 'Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration'. The role focuses on strengthening local migration and diaspora structures to manage emigration, promote internal employment, and support return and reintegration. Key responsibilities include enhancing institutional coordination between the NDA, line ministries, and municipal-level Migration and Diaspora Structures; facilitating inter-agency cooperation; and developing practical frameworks and tools for diaspora engagement. The consultant will provide technical and analytical support by mapping coordination practices, preparing policy briefs on diaspora trends, and documenting institutional memory. Additionally, the role involves capacity building through organizing training activities, developing guidance materials, and transferring knowledge to NAD staff. Stakeholder engagement is central, requiring the facilitation of dialogue platforms between diaspora members, government, civil society, and the private sector, as well as supporting events that promote diaspora contributions to Albania's development. The consultant will work 5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, based at the NDA, submitting monthly timesheets, meeting minutes, and progress reports. The position requires fluency in Albanian and English, a university degree in a relevant field, and at least three years of professional experience in local governance, migration, or public-private engagement.
Closes 7/23/2026Re-announcement CON 2026/16 - International ICT Consultant – Digital Architecture and Remittance Systems Analysis
International Organization for Migration · 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania
IOM seeks an International ICT Consultant to conduct technical analysis and develop conceptual architecture options for a Diaspora Investment Mechanism (DIM) in Albania, funded by the UK FCDO. The role focuses on digital architecture, systems integration, and cybersecurity for a platform facilitating remittances and investments from the UK-Albania corridor. The consultant will oversee comparative analysis of digital remittance platforms, assess technical and operational aspects of the UK-Albania corridor, and design gender-responsive UX/UI components. Key deliverables include an inception note, a preliminary findings report with risk registers and interoperability considerations, and a final conceptual architecture document outlining functional modules, data flows, and security controls. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in digital financial services, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders. It is a short-term consultancy limited to technical analysis and advisory recommendations, excluding software development or operational management.
Closes 7/23/2026CON 2026/24 - Local Consultants to support municipalities for creation of Municipal Action Plan for the Migration and Diaspora Structures at the municipal level (2 positions).
International Organization for Migration · 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania
IOM Albania seeks two local consultants to support 12 municipalities in developing Municipal Action Plans for Migration and Diaspora. The role involves conducting desk reviews and capacity assessments, drafting standardized action plans aligned with national strategies, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and providing capacity-building support to municipal staff. Consultants will work with public authorities, civil society, and diaspora representatives to enhance local migration governance. The assignment requires strong analytical, strategic thinking, and reporting skills, along with proficiency in developing SOPs and coordination frameworks. Candidates must demonstrate experience in local governance, migration, and inter-agency coordination. Fluency in Albanian and English is mandatory. The consultancy lasts 120 working days, with payments linked to deliverables. IOM provides occupational accident coverage but requires consultants to arrange their own medical insurance. The role aims to strengthen institutional capacities, promote sustainable development, and improve service delivery for migrants and returnees at the municipal level.
Closes 7/22/2026CON 2026/25 Local consultant to prepare Individual Education and Employment Plans in the Municipality of Tirana. Duty location: Municipality of Tirana
International Organization for Migration · 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Local Consultant based in the Municipality of Tirana, Albania, to support the project 'Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania'. The consultant will focus on Outcome 2, specifically supporting the development of Inter-Municipal Pacts for Employment (IMPEs) and preparing Individual Education and Employment Plans (IEEPs) for internal migrants. Key responsibilities include identifying potential beneficiaries, conducting individual assessments of skills and employment aspirations, developing personalized roadmaps for skill improvement, and monitoring the implementation of IEEPs. The role requires coordinating with sending and hosting municipalities, local communities, and the private sector to facilitate integration. The consultant must ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and inclusive support for underrepresented groups. The position involves direct interaction with beneficiaries to provide coaching, facilitate access to training and employment services, and offer follow-up support. The consultant will submit monthly reports detailing activities, accomplishments, and quantitative/qualitative data. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, fluency in Albanian and English, and a professional approach to sensitive migration issues. The contract is based at the Municipality of Tirana with potential travel within Albania as requested by IOM.
Closes 7/22/2026UNIDO Country Representative in Albania (Tirana, Albania)
UN Industrial Development Organization · 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania
The UNIDO Country Representative (UCR) in Albania leads the Country Office in Tirana, serving as the primary representative of UNIDO to the host government, development partners, and the private sector. The role involves strategic leadership in delivering national development goals, identifying donor priorities, and managing the full cycle of technical cooperation projects and Programmes for Country Partnership (PCPs). Key responsibilities include resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation of integrated projects, and fostering strategic partnerships with intergovernmental bodies and UN entities. The incumbent manages financial and human resources, ensures compliance with security and safeguarding standards, and applies Results-Based Management. The position requires strong representational skills, experience in economic development, and the ability to supervise technical and non-technical teams. The ideal candidate possesses a senior-level background in managing complex development programs, with a focus on economic policy, technical cooperation, and strategic partnership building within the UN system.
Closes 8/18/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration5
- UN Industrial Development Organization1
Top countries
- Albania6
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