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- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Programme Officer (Organizational Resilience Support)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Programme Officer (Organizational Resilience Support) at the P-3 level to join the Logistics Service Division (CSL) in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term staff position focuses on coordinating organizational resilience and overseeing business continuity management (BCM) in alignment with UN-wide best practices and FAO policies. The incumbent will support the Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS), including Business Impact Analysis, Maintenance, Exercise and Review (ME-R) activities, and internal training. Key responsibilities involve developing, implementing, and monitoring resilience programmes; contributing to policy formulation and compliance reviews; and preparing high-level reports and background papers for interagency events. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in business operations, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across decentralized offices. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has five years of relevant experience in project management, business operations, or organizational resilience. Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another official FAO language are required. Professional certifications in BCM are desirable. The position offers a competitive UN compensation package and is open to diverse candidates, with a focus on integrity and professional conduct.
Closes 7/29/2026Project Operations Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇭 Philippines
The Project Operations Assistant supports the day-to-day administrative, logistical, and operational activities of the EU4Mindanao project in Davao City, Philippines. This role focuses on implementing the quadruple humanitarian, peace, climate, and development (HPCD) nexus approach to foster sustainable peace and development in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Key responsibilities include participating in project work planning, coordinating missions, and liaising with the Administrative and Programme Units on budget preparation, financial control, logistics, and procurement. The incumbent will assist in monitoring and evaluation by maintaining project registers and control tools, preparing minutes, reports, and presentation materials. Additionally, the role involves preparing HR plans, monitoring resource allocations, and ensuring compliance with donor visibility requirements and FAO systems. The position requires working within a complex humanitarian context, supporting vulnerable communities including Indigenous Peoples, IDPs, and persons with disabilities. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partners to ensure efficient project delivery, utilizing monitoring tools and adhering to strict integrity and professional conduct standards. The role is critical for strengthening local productive capacities, particularly in agriculture and agro-industry, contributing to FAO’s strategic framework for agrifood systems transformation.
Closes 7/28/2026Project Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇭 Philippines
The Project Coordinator provides technical and operational leadership for the FAO-led components of the 'European Union Support for Resilient Mindanao' (EU4Mindanao) Action. This role focuses on strengthening community resilience, climate-smart agricultural production, and value chain development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) of the Philippines. The incumbent ensures effective planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of field activities aligned with donor agreements and FAO standards. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets and procurement, overseeing personnel and partners, facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination with government and civil society, and leading capacity-building interventions. The role requires applying a Humanitarian-Peace-Development-Climate (HPDC) nexus approach to support vulnerable groups, including Indigenous Peoples, IDPs, and women. The coordinator also handles donor reporting, resource mobilization, and visibility compliance. The position is based in Davao City, Philippines, on a 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract, reporting to the Assistant FAO Representative for Programme.
Closes 7/28/2026Senior Political Affairs Officer, P5
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine
The Senior Political Affairs Officer (P5) leads the DPPA Liaison Office in Kyiv, reporting to the Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division. The role involves providing high-level political analysis on Ukraine and regional security, advising senior UN officials, and managing diplomatic engagement with government, civil society, and international partners. Responsibilities include monitoring conflict dynamics, preparing strategic briefings, coordinating with the UN Country Team, and overseeing the liaison office's programmatic and administrative work. The incumbent manages a multicultural team, coordinates security matters with UNDSS, and represents DPPA at regional events. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in political analysis, conflict resolution, and liaison work in Eastern Europe, with specific expertise on Ukraine. Strong managerial skills, diplomatic acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously in complex environments are essential. The role requires fluency in English and knowledge of UN peace and security mechanisms.
Closes 7/29/2026Political Intern
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This is an unpaid, full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) internship within the Europe and Central Asia Division (ECAD) of the shared Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) at UN Headquarters in New York. The intern will support the Eastern Europe team, which covers 12 countries and three regional organizations, and backstops liaison offices in Kyiv and Vienna. Key responsibilities include monitoring media and political/security developments, conducting background research and analysis, reporting on UN Security Council and General Assembly meetings, preparing summary notes and briefing materials for senior officials, and providing logistical assistance for meetings. The role is designed for students in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor's) or those enrolled in/completed a graduate programme (Master's/PhD). A field of study closely related to the internship is required. Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory; knowledge of another UN language is advantageous. The internship is flexible regarding start date (desired Oct 5, 2026) and work arrangement (hybrid, all remote, or in-person), though it is primarily based in New York. Applicants must not have previously served six months as a UN intern.
Closes 8/6/2026Chief of Unit, Procurement, P4
Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen · 🇾🇪 Sana'A, Yemen
The Chief of Unit, Procurement (P4) leads procurement activities for the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, based in Sana’a. The role involves planning and managing multi-million-dollar expenditures, advising senior officials on procurement policy, and directing a work team. Key responsibilities include analyzing complex procurement proposals, negotiating major contracts, and developing procurement strategies. The incumbent must demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and strong communication skills, ensuring compliance with UN procurement policies. The position requires significant experience in conflict/post-conflict environments and UN field missions. It is a temporary assignment for 364 days, potentially limited to internal candidates or those already based in the duty station. The role emphasizes gender balance and adherence to UN standards of efficiency and integrity.
Closes 7/28/2026POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER/Climate, Peace and Security Advisor, P4
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Political Affairs Officer/Climate, Peace and Security Advisor (P4) supports UNAMA leadership and the DPPA Policy and Mediation Division in addressing climate change, environmental shocks, and natural resource management impacts on peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The role involves providing up-to-date analysis on climate-peace-security interlinkages, promoting coherence among UN entities, and mainstreaming climate risks into UNAMA policies and strategies. The incumbent will enhance engagement with Afghan stakeholders, including de facto authorities and civil society, and support the Resident Coordinator’s Office in aid coordination. Responsibilities include identifying funding gaps, developing proposals, collaborating on climate finance, and serving as the focal point for early warning and good practices. The advisor contributes to strategies, reports, and research, supporting DPPA’s Climate Security Unit and Mechanisms in Central and South Asia. The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, communication, teamwork, and client orientation, with a focus on gender perspectives. The position requires advanced analytical skills, experience in conflict/post-conflict settings, and knowledge of the Afghanistan region. It is a temporary assignment until December 31, 2026, located in Geneva.
Closes 7/28/2026Investigator (Temporary Job Opening), P4
Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA) is seeking an Investigator (P4) to collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyze evidence of international crimes and serious violations of international law in Afghanistan. Based in Vienna, the role involves supervising investigations into genocide, war crimes, and sexual and gender-based violence, ensuring the integrity of evidence chains, and preparing case files for potential criminal proceedings. The Investigator will coordinate with government, UN, and civil society actors, manage security risks, and represent the IIMA in briefings. The ideal candidate possesses advanced university degrees in law or criminal investigation, or equivalent professional certifications combined with significant experience. They must have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement or criminal investigations involving serious breaches of international humanitarian law, including experience with an international or multilateral public institution. Fluency in English is required, with Dari desirable. The position is a temporary job opening, subject to mandate continuation and funding availability, with potential restrictions to internal candidates or those based in Vienna.
Closes 8/4/2026HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / INVESTIGATOR P3 - Two positions - (Temporary Job Opening), P3
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking two Human Rights Officers/Investigators at the P3 level to support the Group of independent experts on the situation of human rights in Belarus, based in Vienna, Austria. The role involves researching, collecting, and analyzing information on human rights, international humanitarian, and criminal law violations. Key responsibilities include conducting investigations through victim and witness interviews, monitoring violation trends, and utilizing multi-source data including open-source material and satellite imagery for geolocation and authenticity assessment. The incumbent must identify alleged perpetrators, ensure the protection of victims and witnesses, and preserve investigation documentation. The position requires drafting analytical documents, including gender analyses, and contributing to the Group's reports. The ideal candidate possesses strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of institutional mandates, and the ability to integrate gender perspectives into all stages of investigation and reporting. This is a temporary position available until December 31, 2026, subject to funding and mandate extension.
Closes 8/4/2026Legal Officer (Temporary Job Opening), P4
Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA) is seeking a Legal Officer (P4) to support its mandate of collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence of international crimes and serious human rights violations in Afghanistan. Based in Vienna, the incumbent works under the Chief of the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section. Key responsibilities include providing legal and policy advice on case file preparation, assessing evidence admissibility and reliability, and contributing to complex legal matters. The role involves coordinating with senior officers, supervising junior staff, drafting legal documents for national authorities, and conducting interviews with witnesses and suspects. The officer serves as a legal focal point, develops standard operating procedures, and provides strategic advice on investigative priorities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in legal writing, and deep knowledge of international criminal law and procedures. They must demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines in a multicultural environment. This is a temporary position subject to mandate continuation and funding availability.
Closes 8/4/2026Associate Interpreter (Temporary Job Opening), P2
Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA) is seeking an Associate Interpreter (P2) for a temporary position based in Vienna. The role involves providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between English and Dari/Pashto for high-level meetings, witness interviews, and legal proceedings related to international crimes and human rights violations. The incumbent will also contribute to data analysis and visualization for reporting purposes and perform translation duties when interpretation tasks are unavailable. The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, accuracy under stress, and strong communication skills. This is a limited-term appointment subject to mandate continuation and funding availability.
Closes 8/4/2026Political Affairs Intern
Office for Disarmament Affairs · 🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal
The Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) is seeking a Political Affairs Intern to support the Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) based in Kathmandu, Nepal. The internship, lasting 2-6 months with a desired start in September 2026, offers unpaid, full-time, in-person work, though hybrid arrangements may be approved at the hiring manager's discretion. The intern will assist in key programmatic areas including Weapons of Mass Destruction, Conventional Arms, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Education, and cross-cutting issues like Gender and Youth. Responsibilities include drafting official documents, conducting legal and internet research, supporting conferences and workshops, and maintaining web content. The role is designed for students or recent graduates in relevant fields, providing substantive support to regional peace and security goals without requiring prior professional experience.
Closes 8/4/2026National Security Officer -FO West Bank- (Ramallah) -For Internal candidates only- Grade, 14
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · 🇵🇸 Ramallah, State of Palestine
The National Security Officer (Grade 14) supports the Senior Field Security Officer in the West Bank Field Office by assisting in the development and implementation of Security Risk Management (SRM) processes, security plans, and Standard Operating Procedures. Key responsibilities include managing security access control, conducting premises assessments, overseeing guard force training and operations, and administering security-related budgets. The incumbent monitors the local security situation, disseminates information, and responds to security incidents. This role requires establishing relationships with local security authorities and ensuring compliance with UN security standards. The position is strictly for internal UNRWA candidates residing in the West Bank or Jerusalem with valid work authorization. It involves a fixed-term contract of one year with a probation period, offering a monthly basic salary of USD 1,490.30 plus benefits. The role demands flexibility to work outside standard hours and weekends, reflecting the dynamic security environment in the region.
Closes 8/4/2026HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/SECURITY SECTOR ADVISER (Temporary Job Opening), P3
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Human Rights Officer/Security Sector Adviser (P3) supports the Group of independent experts on the human rights situation in Belarus, based in Vienna. The role involves researching and analyzing human rights and international criminal law violations, mapping state police structures, and advising on security sector procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting investigations through interviews with victims and witnesses, utilizing monitoring tools and open-source intelligence for geolocation and authenticity assessment, and identifying alleged perpetrators. The incumbent ensures the protection of victims and witnesses, preserves investigative documentation, and drafts analytical documents and reports, integrating gender perspectives throughout. The position requires strong research, analytical, and investigative skills, along with knowledge of international human rights and criminal law. The officer must work collaboratively, demonstrate professionalism, and adhere to strict accountability standards. This is a temporary assignment until December 31, 2026, subject to funding. The role demands fluency in English and Russian, with a preference for candidates with experience in the region or specific expertise in police procedures and ballistics.
Closes 8/4/2026Public Information Intern
Office for Disarmament Affairs · 🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal
The Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) is seeking a Public Information Intern to support the Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) based in Kathmandu, Nepal. This unpaid, full-time internship lasts 2-6 months with a desired start date of September 2026. The intern will assist with strategic communications, public outreach, and media products for the organization's website and social media platforms. Key responsibilities include drafting and editing publications such as fact sheets, brochures, and newsletters; preparing presentations and visual content; conducting background research on disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation issues; and providing logistical and administrative support for meetings, workshops, and seminars. The role focuses on supporting programmatic areas including Weapons of Mass Destruction, Conventional Arms, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Education, and cross-cutting issues like Gender, Youth, and Emerging Technologies. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a first university degree or a graduate student with a field of study closely related to the internship. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN official language is advantageous. The intern reports to the Director of UNRCPD and works under the supervision of a professional staff member.
Closes 8/4/2026Staff Officer (ACO Industry Engagement)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Shape, Mons, Belgium
The Staff Officer (ACO Industry Engagement) supports the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in coordinating and facilitating innovation-related activities and industry engagement across the Allied Command Operations (ACO). The role involves signposting, monitoring, and advising on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and wargaming. Key responsibilities include coordinating engagements between ACO entities and the defense industry, developing policies and strategies for industry interaction, and acting as the focal point for NATO enterprise stakeholders such as the Defence Investment Division and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). The incumbent leads innovation talk campaigns, facilitates industry engagement events, and supports high-profile delegation visits. The position requires strong analytical and strategic thinking to assess policy implications and provide courses of action. It serves as a key enabler for ACO’s warfighting functions by progressing innovation needs. The role is based in a normal NATO office environment but may involve deployment. The successful candidate will work within the ACO Innovation Management Branch, supporting the SHAPE Command Group on innovation issues and fostering a culture of innovation within the command.
Closes 8/19/2026GEO Technician (Geospatial Data Modelling Manager)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Shape, Mons, Belgium
The GEO Technician (Geospatial Data Modelling Manager) is a mid-level technical role within NATO’s Strategic Headquarters (SHAPE), specifically supporting the J2 Division’s Geospatial, Meteorological and Oceanographic Branch. The incumbent is responsible for assessing location-based information data architecture and developing detailed data schemas to enable data-centric working from a geospatial perspective. Key duties include managing data and metadata, maintaining repositories, and handling data exchange platforms such as PANGEA. The role requires developing coherent data schemas, producing data models, and facilitating interoperability among data owners across NATO Communities of Interest (COIs). The incumbent must liaise with stakeholders, communicate complex technological concepts to non-technical audiences, and apply data governance principles. Additional responsibilities involve data innovation, strategic analysis, and visualizing data to tell compelling stories that inform decision-making. The position demands a strong understanding of geospatial intelligence, data management, and digital transformation systems architecture. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for data interoperability, ensuring alignment with NATO standards and supporting the goal of 'operating off the same map.' This is a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) post with a three-year definite duration contract, offering a tax-free salary and allowances.
Closes 8/19/2026Officer, Security Architecture and Cyber Capabilities
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The Officer, Security Architecture and Cyber Capabilities role within NATO’s Cyber and Digital Transformation Division focuses on leading capability architecture activities for cyber plans and capabilities. The incumbent supports the Section Head in establishing security-by-design principles for capability and solution architectures, ensuring interoperability and resilience across the Alliance. Key responsibilities include developing cyber capability architectures (including CIS security and cryptography), providing architecture support for cyber defense programmes, and managing project implementation risks. The role requires extensive stakeholder management, collaborating with Allied Command Transformation, the NATO Communications and Information Agency, national cyber engineers, and industry partners. The incumbent must represent the division in committees, maintain knowledge of enterprise architectural approaches, and ensure compliance with NATO Reference Architectures. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in computer science or cybersecurity, substantial experience in IT architecture and security projects, and the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences. Fluency in English or French and a beginner level in the other are mandatory. The position is based in Brussels, Belgium, on a definite duration contract with a maximum service period of six years.
Closes 9/27/2026Officer, Current Operations Section
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The Officer, Current Operations Section supports NATO's mission to prepare for the defense of Alliance territory and respond to crises. The role involves advising on and driving policy development in political-military and crisis management areas. Key responsibilities include analyzing security developments, drafting policy documents and briefing materials for senior officials, and monitoring policy implementation. The incumbent collaborates with NATO Military Authorities, international organizations, and NGOs to foster consensus and manage stakeholders. The position requires resilience, flexibility, and the ability to deliver results under stringent deadlines. The post holder may deputize for the Head of Section, travel to non-permissive environments, and undergo Hostile Environment Awareness Training. The role demands strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, along with proficiency in NATO's official languages.
Closes 8/23/2026System Engineer (Project Post)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The System Engineer supports the Programs, Engineering and Maintenance Division of the BIGES Group Executive within NATO. The role focuses on the integration, testing, validation, and transition of software and application services into the BIGES enterprise. Key responsibilities include ensuring controlled and interoperable introduction of software components, maintaining technical documentation, supporting system testing, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders like the NCIA. The incumbent works under the EEA Branch Head to align with architectural standards and security requirements. The position requires expertise in agile software development, object-oriented analysis, and specific programming languages. It involves maintaining operational readiness and service coherence for NATO's intelligence and information sharing capabilities. The role is a three-year definite duration project post based in Brussels, Belgium, requiring travel and potential out-of-hours work. It demands high proficiency in English and adherence to strict security and integrity protocols.
Closes 9/6/2026
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