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UN jobs in Bahrain 🇧🇭
UN-system organisations recruit in Bahrain 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 Bahrain — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 2
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Programme Associate (Open to All Applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
The Programme Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Document (CPD) in Bahrain, working under the guidance of the Transition Manager and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst. Key responsibilities include managing project data in ERP systems, preparing budget revisions, tracking financial resources, supporting implementation of projects, and ensuring compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. The role involves supporting programme strategies, managing donor partnerships, facilitating knowledge sharing, and contributing to monitoring and evaluation activities. The position requires strong administrative and financial management skills, proficiency in office software and ERP systems, and experience in development project management. The role is part of a lean Country Office structure that operates under the CPD 2025–2029 framework, aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the UNSDCF 2025–2029.
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Programme Analyst (open to external applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
The Programme Analyst (Governance, Human Rights and Social Inclusion) supports UNDP Bahrain's strategic programming aligned with the Country Programme Document 2025–2029 and UNSDCF. Key responsibilities include contributing to policy formulation, managing programme portfolios, fostering strategic partnerships, and providing high-quality advisory services. The role involves oversight of governance, human rights, and social inclusion initiatives, including capacity building for judiciary and law enforcement, promoting gender equality, and supporting civic participation platforms for youth and women. The incumbent leads a thematic cluster integrating economic prosperity and environmental sustainability, ensuring results-based management, data-driven decision-making, and alignment with national priorities. Collaboration with regional hubs and global networks is essential. The position requires strong analytical, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of UN jobs are available in Bahrain?
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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