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UN jobs in Nicaragua 🇳🇮
UN-system organisations recruit in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 4
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Finance Associate
World Food Programme · 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua
The World Food Programme is seeking a Senior Finance Associate to provide technical and procedural support in finance, budget, and programming within country offices, regional desks, or the Headquarters. Reporting to the Head of Finance or Finance Officer, the role involves autonomously managing specialized technical tasks, including the interpretation and implementation of financial policies, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the transparent and efficient use of financial resources. Key responsibilities include serving as a reference point for financial compliance, contributing to the design of accounting systems, managing complex payment issues, and monitoring budget execution against donor agreements. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing general ledger accounts, preparing financial and statistical reports to support informed decision-making, and acting as Secretary of the Resources Committee by alerting management to budgetary risks. The role also entails supervising and mentoring support staff, ensuring timely closure of accounts, and maintaining emergency preparedness protocols. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial information for non-experts. Proficiency in the Wings system is highly desirable. This position requires a post-secondary certificate in a functional field, such as Economics, Finance, or Accounting, along with professional experience in data analysis and reporting. Fluency in Spanish and intermediate technical English are mandatory.
Closes 7/26/2026Budget & Programming Assistant
World Food Programme · 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Budget & Programming Assistant to provide technical support in the planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial results. Reporting to the Senior Finance Associate, the role involves contributing to budget plan reviews, analyzing fund balances, and supporting supply chain management to prevent disruptions. Key responsibilities include entering accurate data into institutional systems, compiling data for periodic reports, and communicating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. The assistant also provides guidance and training to other staff on budget planning and fund management, ensuring alignment with WFP's financial policies and best practices. The position requires supporting the formulation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) budget, ensuring full cost recovery for new initiatives, and participating in the Resource Management Committee (RMC) by preparing financial calculations and reports. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in similar roles, with a strong ability to analyze complex financial documents and budgets. Proficiency in quantitative analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex budgetary reports to non-financial personnel are essential. Knowledge of the Wings system and reporting platforms is highly desirable. The role demands fluency in Spanish and intermediate technical English, with a secondary education completion as the minimum academic requirement, though post-secondary certification or a degree in economic sciences is preferred.
Closes 7/26/2026Programme Assistant, GS5, FTA, Managua, Nicaragua
United Nations Population Fund · 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua
The Programme Assistant (GS5) provides critical administrative and logistical support to the UNFPA Country Office in Managua, Nicaragua, serving as the key administrative assistant to the Country Representative. The role involves managing data inputs, monitoring project implementation, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Key responsibilities include supporting budget preparation and financial monitoring, coordinating with implementing partners, and facilitating programme and financial monitoring visits. The assistant also manages correspondence, maintains confidential files, organizes workshops and meetings, and supports procurement processes for goods and services below the lower threshold. Additionally, the role requires entering data into various UNFPA applications (e.g., Quantum, DARTS, SIS) and assisting with year-end closure activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency in computer software. They must be able to work efficiently under pressure, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and maintain full confidentiality. The position requires fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of English, with a university degree being desirable but not mandatory if accompanied by five years of relevant working experience.
Closes 7/27/2026Consultoria Nacional o Internacional, para el fortalecimiento de competencias blandas, UNICEF-Nicaragua, Remoto, 6 meses.
UNICEF · 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to provide specialized technical support for the design and implementation of a soft skills strengthening plan for its staff in Nicaragua. The role focuses on enhancing the interpersonal and professional capabilities of the workforce within the Representation, People and Culture (HR) department. The consultant will work remotely based in Managua on a six-month contract. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in organizational development, training design, and capacity building, with a strong understanding of the local context to effectively deliver these HR initiatives.
Closes 7/31/2026
Top organisations
- World Food Programme2
- UNICEF1
- United Nations Population Fund1
Top countries
- Nicaragua4
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What kinds of UN jobs are available in Nicaragua?
Roles range from international professional staff to national officers, general service staff, internships, and UN Volunteer or consultancy assignments — depending on the specific agency's presence and current recruitment cycle.
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