Current vacancies
UN jobs in Somalia 🇸🇴
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Somalia. 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
- 4
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇴 Somalia
The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) provides high-level administrative and financial management support to the FAO Representative in Mogadishu, Somalia. The role involves planning and coordinating office services, supervising the administrative team, and managing programme administration including accounting, personnel administration, and budget monitoring. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports and budgetary estimates, processing payments, overseeing procurement and customs clearances, and ensuring compliance with FAO policies and Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS). The ideal candidate is a Somali national with a Master’s degree in business or public administration and at least three years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting, or finance. The role requires proficiency in English and the local language, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of UN operational procedures. This is a fixed-term staff position (N-2 grade) focused on supporting the organization's mission to achieve food security and sustainable agrifood systems in Somalia.
Closes 7/27/2026Social Protection Support (SC5)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇴 Somalia
The Social Protection Support (SC5) role at the FAO Representation in Somalia provides day-to-day operational support for programmes focused on social protection, access to finance, and gender inclusion. The incumbent ensures alignment with FAO’s strategic framework and Somalia’s Country Programming Framework, managing tasks such as reviewing partner reports, facilitating LoA/LoU processes, and organizing capacity-building workshops. Key responsibilities include supporting policy development with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, contributing to data collection and research on social protection and climate change, and maintaining a knowledge repository. The role requires liaising with partners, monitoring programme implementation through field missions, and assisting with administrative duties. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in a relevant field and at least three years of professional experience in social protection, cash transfers, or financial inclusion. Strong skills in workshop management, project cycle management, and communication are essential. The position is open exclusively to Somali nationals and requires working knowledge of English.
Closes 7/21/2026Programme Associate, G-6, Temporary Appointment, 364 days, Hargeisa, Somalia, Post#00137989
UNICEF · 🇸🇴 Somalia
The Programme Associate (GS-6) provides technical, operational, and administrative support for the implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programme activities in Hargeisa, Somalia. Reporting to the WASH Specialist, the role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects. Key responsibilities include strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability, and effective programme delivery across Somaliland. This is a temporary appointment for 364 days. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in WASH infrastructure and hardware, coupled with the ability to manage operational logistics and coordinate effectively with government stakeholders in a complex humanitarian context.
Closes 7/30/2026Health Specialist, NO-3, Temporary Position, 364 days, Mogadiscio, Somalia, #00136898
UNICEF · 🇸🇴 Somalia
UNICEF is seeking a Health Specialist (NO-3) for a temporary 364-day position based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The role focuses on health project planning and management, with specific expertise required in areas such as malaria, child health, or health systems strengthening. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced university degree in a relevant technical field, including public health, epidemiology, or health policy. The position requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in the specified health domains. Fluency in English is mandatory. This temporary assignment aims to support UNICEF's health initiatives in the region, requiring a professional capable of managing complex health projects and contributing to systems strengthening efforts in a challenging operational environment.
Closes 8/3/2026
Top organisations
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations2
- UNICEF2
Top countries
- Somalia4
Frequently asked questions
Which UN agencies are based in Somalia?
Agencies vary by location. The list below shows organisations with currently-open roles based in Somalia.
How are duty stations classified on UNlockit?
Duty station reflects the city the role is assigned to, as published on the agency's posting. Home-based and multi-location roles surface on dedicated pages.
Explore related categories
Track every matching UN role
Create a free account to save deadlines, get AI-scored matches, and receive a daily digest of new roles in this slice.