Current vacancies
UN jobs in Malaysia 🇲🇾
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Malaysia. 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
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Finance Assistant
World Health Organization · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
The World Health Organization is recruiting a Senior Finance Assistant (G6) for its Global Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This fixed-term role involves processing and accounting services for payroll, pension, accounts payable, travel, and awards transactions. The incumbent will manage financial records, reconcile general ledger and bank accounts, prepare journal vouchers, and produce accurate management reports. Responsibilities include supporting month-end and year-end closures, handling supplier invoices and payments, and providing technical guidance to colleagues. The role requires delivering responsive services to global stakeholders, resolving system issues, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative and accounting expertise, proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, and a solid understanding of IPSAS/IFRS standards. The position demands high attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, international team.
Closes 8/1/2026National Consultant (Part-time): Pandemic Fund Laboratory Coordinator, WHO Country Office, Malaysia
World Health Organization · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
The World Health Organization is seeking a National Consultant to coordinate laboratory technical support for the Pandemic Fund project in Malaysia. The role involves strengthening laboratory biosafety, infectious material policy, and cooperation across One Health sectors. Key responsibilities include establishing training facilities for biosafety cabinet certifiers, developing national policies for infectious materials biobanks, and implementing laboratory biosafety protocols. The consultant will also enhance the handling and transport of diagnostic samples through regional laboratory networking and cold chain implementation. Additionally, the role requires expanding pathogen testing capabilities at the Institute of Medical Research and National Public Health Laboratory by installing metagenomic diagnostic equipment and training staff. The incumbent must facilitate multisectoral coordination, develop communication products, and submit regular technical reports. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in life sciences or related fields, certified training in molecular biology or virology, and at least five years of experience in laboratory services and diagnosis of communicable diseases. Fluency in English and Malay is required. The position is part-time, remote with local travel, and lasts for 11 months.
Closes 7/23/2026National Consultant (Part-time): Pandemic Fund One Health Coordinator, WHO Country Office, Malaysia
World Health Organization · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National Consultant (Part-time) to serve as the Pandemic Fund One Health Coordinator for Malaysia. This role focuses on coordinating technical support to the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries for the implementation of One Health activities under the Pandemic Fund project. The incumbent will oversee the implementation and monitoring of these activities, specifically targeting disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and emergency response mechanisms. Key responsibilities include developing guidelines for integrated multisource surveillance at the human-animal-environment interface, operationalizing data-sharing systems, and establishing a One Health Surveillance Training Program (OHSTP). The coordinator will design training curricula, conduct workshops, and launch digital learning platforms to build workforce capacity. Additionally, the role involves facilitating multisectoral coordination, producing communication and visibility products, organizing events, and submitting regular technical reports. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, microbiology, pharmacy, or public health, along with at least five years of professional experience in One Health, surveillance, or clinical laboratory fields. Fluency in both English and Malay is required. The position is part-time (16 hours/week) for 11 months, based in Kuala Lumpur with remote work options and local travel.
Closes 7/23/2026National Consultant - Project Coordinator, Malaysia
World Health Organization · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National Consultant to serve as Project Coordinator for the Pandemic Fund project in Malaysia. The role focuses on the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities aimed at strengthening pandemic preparedness and response systems. The Consultant will coordinate day-to-day project activities, liaise with government counterparts such as the Ministry of Health, and facilitate multisectoral coordination. Key responsibilities include designing action plans, monitoring physical and financial progress, collecting and analyzing project data, and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for donors and senior management. The incumbent will also develop communication products, coordinate events, and draft briefing notes. The position requires advanced skills in office software and database management, along with strong problem-solving and communication abilities. The consultant will work remotely with regular physical visits to the WHO Country Office in Kuala Lumpur and may travel locally to meet stakeholders. This is a part-time consultancy with a duration of 11 months, offering a daily rate between MYR 635.00 and MYR 814.00.
Closes 7/23/2026
Top organisations
- World Health Organization4
Top countries
- Malaysia4
Frequently asked questions
Which UN agencies are based in Malaysia?
Agencies vary by location. The list below shows organisations with currently-open roles based in Malaysia.
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.