UN jobs in Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Associate Investment Officer, Infrastructure

World Bank Group · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

Executive Assistant

International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

Communications Intern, UNFPA Bangladesh, Dhaka

United Nations Population Fund · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The UNFPA Bangladesh Communications Intern supports the Communication Unit in planning and executing events and digital campaigns for International Youth Day and International Day of the Girl Child. The role involves developing communication strategies, creating social media content, coordinating with youth networks and partners, organizing campaign events, and documenting activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience in advocacy and communication campaigns focused on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and youth empowerment. The position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with an 8-week duration in July-August 2026.

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United Nations Population Fund · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The International Operations Manager (IOM) leads strategic planning and management of UNFPA operations in Bangladesh, supporting the delivery of the country programme aligned with the 2030 Agenda. Key responsibilities include financial and human resources management, procurement, IT, travel and logistics, common services, and security. The role advises the Representative on operational effectiveness, compliance, and cost efficiency, while fostering innovation and capacity building. The IOM oversees a broad portfolio of services including financial systems, staff management, procurement, and common services, ensuring alignment with UN policies and standards. They also represent UNFPA in inter-agency coordination, manage security protocols, and support partnership-building and resource mobilization in a complex development environment.

Portfolio Associate (Circular Economy) [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Portfolio Associate (Circular Economy) supports UNDP Bangladesh's Circular Economy Portfolio, a strategic initiative to drive sustainable economic growth, inclusive markets, and socio-environmental transformation. Key responsibilities include supporting portfolio design and sensemaking processes, coordinating knowledge management and learning activities, and providing operational support for portfolio implementation. The role involves translating CE narratives into coordinated action across clusters, projects, and functions, facilitating multi-stakeholder platforms, and supporting adaptive management and learning cycles. The position requires extensive experience in programme coordination, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement in complex development environments, with a focus on circular economy, climate action, or sustainable development.

Project Assistant (Documentation and Reporting) - IP- SARG Project

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Project Assistant (Documentation and Reporting) supports the IP-SARG project in Bangladesh by managing documentation, preparing reports, and facilitating communication. Key responsibilities include maintaining a digital archive of project documents, supporting report drafting and editing, preparing knowledge products, managing communication content, and assisting with monitoring and evaluation activities. The role requires close collaboration with the Project Manager and other teams within UNDP Bangladesh's Democratic Governance programming. The position supports efforts to strengthen governance, civil society engagement, and civic empowerment in Bangladesh.

Programme Associate, Democratic Governance [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Programme Associate in Democratic Governance supports the Assistant Resident Representative in managing and implementing UNDP's country programme strategies. Key responsibilities include programme design, budgeting, project management, financial reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires managing programme implementation across multiple units and partners, ensuring compliance with UNDP standards, and supporting data management and digital solutions. The position involves working with government partners, UN agencies, and donors to achieve development outcomes aligned with UNDP's strategic objectives. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience in programme and project management.

Project Associate (Data Management)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Project Associate (Data Management) supports the Project Manager in the implementation of UNDP's land data digitalization initiative in Bangladesh. Key responsibilities include overseeing data entry, verification, and management at field level, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, coordinating with government officials and technical teams, and supporting monitoring and reporting activities. The role requires managing data operations in pilot and scaled-up locations, providing technical support to enumerators, and ensuring compliance with established protocols. The position involves close collaboration with the RIG Cluster, Programme Teams, and technical representatives of UNDP, as well as engagement with government stakeholders and software vendors.

Programme Analyst (Open to Tier 3) (2 positions)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Programme Analyst (Open to Tier 3) position in UNDP Bangladesh supports the Resilient and Inclusive Growth (RIG) Cluster, focusing on inclusive and sustainable economic development and environmental sustainability. Key responsibilities include analyzing political, social, and economic trends, formulating and managing program activities, providing policy advice, supervising project personnel, and coordinating with various stakeholders including government, donors, and civil society. The role involves strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and ensuring alignment with UNDP's digital standards and 2030 Agenda. The position requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Project Associate (Admin), NPSA 6, Dhaka, Bangladesh

United Nations Capital Development Fund · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Project Associate (Admin) role supports the UNCDF Bangladesh office in managing administrative, financial, and operational functions. Key responsibilities include ensuring governance, compliance, and internal controls; managing procurement, HR, and asset management; coordinating travel, events, and protocol operations; supporting project planning, monitoring, and evaluation; and assisting with budgeting and financial reporting. The position requires strong administrative and financial management skills, proficiency in office software and ERP systems, and experience in development projects. The role is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with potential travel within the country and to regional hubs.

Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Project Manager will lead strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNDP Bangladesh's Democratic Governance programming, focusing on strengthening governance, civil society engagement, and civic empowerment. Key responsibilities include managing project finances, supervising staff and consultants, coordinating with stakeholders including government counterparts and development partners, and ensuring alignment with UNDP standards and sustainable development principles. The role requires close collaboration with the Assistant Resident Representative and involves managing project risks, preparing progress reports, and maintaining partnerships. The position supports UNDP's commitment to inclusive governance, gender equality, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Project Manager (Open to internal and external applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Project Manager will lead the implementation of the Land Management Automation Project (LMAP) in Bangladesh, supporting the digitization of land administration systems and the creation of digital land records. Key responsibilities include strategic project management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and team leadership. The role involves working closely with the Ministry of Land, implementing partners, and UNDP teams to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes. The incumbent will manage project planning, budgeting, procurement, and reporting, while ensuring alignment with UNDP's climate and inclusive growth programming. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in digitalization and land governance, and experience in managing complex development projects.

Programme Associate (Field Operations), SC6, Dhaka

World Food Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Programme Associate (Field Operations) supports WFP's program activities in Dhaka, Bangladesh, providing technical assistance and specialized project management support. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing program activities, preparing reports and data analyses, ensuring accurate data recording, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting partner capacity building, and maintaining operational readiness for emergency responses. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to support food assistance programs and ensure alignment with WFP policies and standards.

(Re-advertisement) Programme Policy Officer (Resilience Innovation - Anticipatory Action), NOA, Dhaka

World Food Programme · 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Programme Policy Officer (Resilience Innovation - Anticipatory Action) supports WFP's resilience and anticipatory action initiatives in Bangladesh. Key responsibilities include contributing to the development of resilience innovation projects, providing project management support for Anticipatory Action activities, managing an AA database, coordinating with partners and stakeholders, conducting policy and operational research, preparing reports, and supporting capacity building efforts. The role requires close collaboration with senior colleagues and involves working under guidance while performing analytical and administrative tasks of limited complexity. The position is based in Dhaka and reports to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.