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UN jobs in Austria 🇦🇹
UN-system organisations recruit in Austria 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 Austria — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 142
- Organisations
- 11
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Office Assistant (Satellite Imagery Procurement)(G4)
International Atomic Energy Agency · 🇦🇹 Austria
The Office Assistant (Satellite Imagery Procurement) supports the Department of Safeguards by managing the administrative procurement of commercial satellite imagery and geospatial datasets. Key responsibilities include collating imagery requests, conducting supplier enquiries, preparing purchase orders, and liaising with vendors to ensure compliance with administrative procedures. The role involves tracking procurement progress, maintaining geospatial databases, performing basic visual data quality checks, and supporting the digitization of site perimeters. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office and database tools, and a basic understanding of geospatial data. This is a local basis recruitment role based at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, focusing on efficient data supply chain support for nuclear safeguards operations.
Closes 8/13/2026Budget and Finance Assistant (Temporary), G6
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Budget and Finance Assistant (G6) at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) provides critical financial and budgetary support within a temporary 10-month contract. The role involves assisting in the development of resource requirements, preparing budget submissions and performance reports, and analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. Key responsibilities include coordinating with finance and programme staff, consolidating data for intergovernmental bodies, and verifying the accuracy of financial data. The incumbent supports the Deputy Director by extracting information from SAP/UMoJA systems, generating expenditure reports, and assisting with financial audits and internal controls. The position also entails monitoring trust funds, reviewing requisitions for compliance, and maintaining budget files. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization, and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP. The role requires high professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Fluency in English is mandatory, with French being a working language of the Secretariat. The position is subject to local recruitment, meaning applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station.
Closes 7/30/2026Human Resources Assistant (Temporary), G6
United Nations Office at Vienna · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Human Resources Assistant (G6) is a temporary six-month position located in Vienna, Austria, within the Staff Entitlements Unit of the Human Resources Management Service. The incumbent reports to the Senior Human Resources Assistant and is responsible for administering staff benefits, entitlements, and claims, ensuring accurate data entry in the Umoja ERP system. Key duties include advising separating staff on final arrangements, maintaining HR automated systems, and acting as a focal point for salary and allowance queries. The role requires preparing periodic reports, conducting research on HR issues, and providing general office support such as drafting correspondence, managing files, and scheduling. The incumbent also assists with data collection, analysis, and visualization for knowledge management and decision-making, while training new staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of HR policies and practices, demonstrating professionalism, planning and organizing skills, and client orientation. They must be able to interpret HR regulations, manage complex administrative tasks efficiently, and maintain effective communication with financial and substantive offices. The role demands high competence in using ERP systems, particularly SAP/Umoja, and requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in HR management or staff administration (reduced to five years with a university degree). Fluency in English is mandatory, and the position is subject to local recruitment rules in Vienna.
Closes 7/30/2026Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking interns for the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) in Vienna, Austria. This unpaid, full-time position offers a six-month duration with flexible in-person or remote work options. The intern will provide substantive, organizational, and logistical support to teams focused on technical cooperation, normative and policy work, knowledge development, and partnerships. Key responsibilities include conducting background research on country situations and legal frameworks related to human trafficking and migrant smuggling, assisting in the planning and monitoring of technical assistance projects, and supporting capacity-building workshops. The role involves collecting and analyzing case law, managing information on UNODC platforms, and contributing to the preparation of official submissions, briefing notes, and communication materials. Interns may also assist in organizing intergovernmental meetings and liaising with UN offices and Member States. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate or final-year bachelor's program in criminology, law, political science, social sciences, psychology, or international relations. They must possess strong analytical and drafting skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a demonstrated commitment to UN ideals. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of another UN language being advantageous.
Closes 8/5/2026Senior Investment Officer - Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Europe, Upstream & Advisory
World Bank Group · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Senior Investment Officer (SIO) within the Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Europe, Upstream & Advisory team at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is responsible for driving strategic origination and impactful advisory engagements across the Europe region. The role focuses on proactive business development, designing scalable World Bank Group solutions, and converting early-stage engagements into a robust pipeline of bankable investments. Key duties include delivering at least five bankable mandates annually with significant private capital mobilization potential, building relationships with clients, private sector partners, and governments, and leading pre-investment advisory engagements to mitigate risks and structure viable business models. The SIO also mentors junior team members and leverages market intelligence to shape strategic priorities. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or project finance in emerging markets, with a proven track record of originating and closing transactions. Strong commercial judgment, financial structuring skills, and the ability to negotiate senior-level relationships are essential. Fluency in English is required, with German strongly preferred.
Closes 8/6/2026Senior Medical Officer (P5)
International Atomic Energy Agency · 🇦🇹 Austria
The Senior Medical Officer (P5) serves as a general specialist within the VIC Medical Service, reporting to the Medical Director. The role focuses on improving staff health through clinical advice, counseling, and facilitating treatment, while optimizing general staff health by advising management on occupational health and work environment safety. Key responsibilities include undertaking day-to-day clinical duties such as periodic examinations, treatment, and immunizations; providing first aid and emergency care; and overseeing health education programs. The officer must investigate occupational and environmental health issues, advise on medical clearances, sick leave, and evacuations, and coordinate with external medical institutions. The position requires broad expertise in clinical medicine, occupational health, emergency medicine, travel/tropical medicine, radiation protection, and medico-legal issues. The incumbent acts as an adviser to management and promotes a healthy work environment, deputizing for the Medical Director when necessary. The ideal candidate possesses excellent analytical skills, discretion, and empathy, with a strong background in public health and business administration. Proficiency in MS Office is required, with knowledge of occupational health record systems as an asset. The role demands high initiative, independence, and the ability to make critical medical decisions.
Closes 8/11/2026Consultant - Instructional Design Specialist
International Atomic Energy Agency · 🇦🇹 Austria
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is seeking a Consultant - Instructional Design Specialist to support the Department of Safeguards, specifically the Division of Concepts and Planning. The primary purpose of this role is to design and develop specialized training courses, particularly for an advanced induction programme, using eLearning authoring tools and instructional design best practices. The incumbent will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to create accurate and engaging training materials, including eLearning modules, in-person components, facilitator guides, and learner resources. Key responsibilities involve collecting and analyzing reference materials, reviewing instructional outlines and learning objectives, and conducting quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with programme standards and accessibility requirements. The role requires applying structured instructional design approaches to develop learning objectives, assessments, and practical exercises. The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in eLearning tools like Articulate Storyline and 360, along with experience in needs analysis and curriculum design. This is a consultancy position based at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, offering a daily fee and travel allowances for duty travel.
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 8/4/2026Associate 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 8/4/2026Legal 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 8/4/2026Investigator (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 8/4/2026HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/SGBV INVESTIGATOR (Temporary Job Opening), P3
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Human Rights Officer/SGBV Investigator serves as a key member of the Group of independent experts on the situation of human rights in Belarus, based in Vienna. The role focuses on investigating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and other human rights violations. Responsibilities include leading research and analysis of SGBV allegations, designing information gathering plans, and conducting investigations through victim and witness interviews. The officer utilizes monitoring tools, open-source intelligence, and satellite imagery to geolocate incidents and verify testimonies. Key duties involve identifying perpetrators, monitoring violation trends, and ensuring the protection and safety of victims and witnesses in accordance with the 'do no harm' principle. The incumbent drafts analytical reports, conducts gender analysis, and integrates gender-sensitive approaches throughout the investigation and reporting process. The role requires strong professional competencies in international human rights, humanitarian, and criminal law, alongside research and analytical skills. The officer must work collaboratively, plan effectively, and maintain high standards of professionalism. This is a temporary position available until December 31, 2026, subject to funding and mandate extension.
Closes 8/4/2026Staff Assistant (Temporary Job Opening), G6
Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan (IIMA) is seeking a Staff Assistant (G6) to provide comprehensive administrative and substantive support to the Head, Deputy Head, and the Executive Office. Based in Vienna, this temporary role involves managing priorities, coordinating diverse activities, and ensuring timely delivery of management directives. Key responsibilities include compiling and analyzing data from sources like UMOJA, serving as a communications link between senior staff and external/internal stakeholders, and handling complex information requests. The incumbent will manage time, scheduling, and representational duties, including screening correspondence and preparing background materials for reports and briefs. The role also entails establishing administrative procedures, organizing official events, processing confidential information, and handling a wide range of administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, visa applications, and expense statements. The ideal candidate possesses strong professionalism, communication skills, and planning capabilities, with the ability to perform analysis and modeling of data. Proficiency in English is required, with French desirable. The position is subject to local recruitment rules and funding availability, with no guarantee of extension.
Closes 8/4/2026Secretary - Policy-Making Organs (D1)
International Atomic Energy Agency · 🇦🇹 Austria
The Secretary to the Policy-Making Organs serves as the principal adviser to the General Conference, Board of Governors, and the Director General, facilitating high-level consultation and cooperation among Member States and the Secretariat. The role involves leading the preparation of agendas, minutes, decisions, and substantive briefs for these governing bodies, while acting as a key facilitator to reconcile divergent viewpoints. The incumbent manages an innovative team and coordinates the provision of reports and documents, ensuring efficient business processes and adherence to statutory responsibilities. This senior leadership position requires extensive diplomatic negotiating experience and the ability to inspire staff while maintaining strict ethical standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a strong background in international relations or public administration, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving organizational efficiency within the IAEA's framework.
Closes 8/9/2026Local Consultant – Localization of anti-corruption training for MSMEs in Ukraine
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
UNODC seeks a Local Consultant to update and localize anti-corruption training for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ukraine. The role involves adapting existing UNODC materials to the local normative context, translating content into Ukrainian, and delivering training sessions in Kyiv or alternative cities. The consultant will also organize a multi-stakeholder round table on business integrity and produce reports on outcomes and lessons learned. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in anti-corruption, ethics, and compliance within the private sector, with specific experience in Ukraine. The position is home-based with expected travel to Ukraine, running from September 1 to December 15, 2026.
Closes 7/29/2026International Consultant (WDR Drug Demand and Health Consequences)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to conduct comprehensive research and data analysis on drug demand and health consequences for the 2027 World Drug Report (WDR). The consultant will perform a literature review, develop outlines for the online segment and Highlights, and produce datasets and global/regional/national estimates on drug use trends. Responsibilities include analyzing quantitative data, producing methodological materials, and contributing to special points of interest. The role requires strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, with a focus on public health or epidemiology. The position is home-based, with a contract duration from November 2026 to June 2027, under the guidance of the Research and Knowledge Production Section.
Closes 8/4/2026Intern - Drug Control and Crime Prevention
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna is seeking interns for the Civil Society Unit (CSU) within the Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs. The internship, starting in October 2026, lasts 4-6 months and is unpaid and full-time. Interns will support the Civil Society Global Programme (GLOU68), which facilitates dialogue between civil society, Member States, and the private sector on anti-corruption, drug issues, and crime prevention. Key responsibilities include contributing to project cycles (drafting concept notes, implementation, reporting), developing communication materials such as flyers and web stories, attending events, taking notes, assisting with activity preparation, and conducting research. The role requires a demonstrated keen interest in UN work, computer literacy, and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural backgrounds. While professional experience is not required, the candidate must be enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate or final-year undergraduate degree in a field closely related to the internship. Fluency in English is mandatory, with French or Spanish desirable. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, and living expenses.
Closes 8/16/2026Programme Assistant (Temporary), G5
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Programme Assistant (Temporary, G5) supports the Field Support Section within the Corruption and Financial Crime Branch of UNODC in Vienna. Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of projects, providing general office assistance, and managing complex information requests. The role involves extensive administrative coordination, including liaison with internal and external units for travel, payments, and procurement. The incumbent will compile and analyze basic data from sources like SAP/Umoja, assist in preparing budget proposals, and ensure compliance with financial rules. Additionally, the position requires guiding less experienced staff, organizing meetings and workshops, and maintaining records in a multilingual environment using English and French. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative and programme support skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting. This is a temporary 6-month contract subject to funding availability, requiring local recruitment authorization in Vienna.
Closes 7/25/2026Research Assistant (Temporary), G5
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Research Assistant (Temporary, G5) role within UNODC's Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch supports the Scientific Affairs Officer in monitoring illicit synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances. Key responsibilities include researching, extracting, and compiling technical data; processing information into databases and web-portals; and assisting in data evaluation for accuracy and validity. The incumbent will monitor developments using various sources, manage content for the Early Warning Advisory web-portal, and prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations. Administrative duties include coordinating travel, monitoring vendor payments, and organizing seminars. The role also involves providing guidance to junior staff and assisting with knowledge management. The ideal candidate possesses strong research and data analysis skills, proficiency in content management systems and MS Excel, and some knowledge of chemistry or drug control. The position is a temporary 6-month contract subject to funding availability, requiring local recruitment authorization and fluency in English.
Closes 7/25/2026
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