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UN jobs in Gambia 🇬🇲
UN-system organisations recruit in Gambia 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 Gambia — 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
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Institutional Collaboration and Knowledge-sharing Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇬🇲 Gambia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Project Personnel (NPP) specialist to support the PROREFISH Gambia project, funded by the Green Climate Fund. The role focuses on strengthening institutional collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the fisheries and aquaculture sector to enhance climate resilience. The incumbent will design, coordinate, and facilitate training workshops and policy dialogue platforms at national and sub-national levels. Key responsibilities include developing training modules on climate risk assessment and adaptation planning, strengthening the capacity of government ministries (MoFWRNAM and MoECCNR), and facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement processes. The specialist will also conduct knowledge management workshops, document proceedings, and collaborate with project monitoring and evaluation teams. The position requires a national of The Gambia with an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience in climate change, environmental governance, or institutional capacity development. The role is based in Banjul, The Gambia, for a duration of four months, reporting to the National Project Coordinator with technical supervision from HQ.
Closes 7/29/2026Driver
United Nations Development Programme · 🇬🇲 Banjul, Gambia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Driver to support the Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD) in The Gambia. This role focuses on providing reliable, safe, and discreet driving services to operations and programme staff, consultants, and UN personnel on mission. The incumbent is responsible for the proper use and day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, including minor repairs and routine checks of tires, battery, and fluids. Key duties include transporting authorized personnel, managing the delivery and collection of mail and documents, and assisting with visa and customs formalities for visitors at the airport. The driver must maintain accurate daily logs, ensure all necessary vehicle documents and supplies (such as first aid kits and spare parts) are available, and report any road safety incidents promptly. The position requires a client-oriented approach, demonstrating courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the driver must adhere to high standards of integrity, discretion, and security protocols. The role demands a safe driving record, knowledge of local driving regulations, and proficiency in English, with local language skills considered an asset. The successful candidate will contribute to the broader mission of addressing poverty and inequality by ensuring efficient logistical support for community development initiatives.
Closes 8/5/2026Project Associate
United Nations Development Programme · 🇬🇲 Banjul, Gambia
The Project Associate provides comprehensive back-office, administrative, and financial support to the BRIDGE project in The Gambia, which aims to strengthen institutional capacity for gender-responsive justice systems and promote women's leadership. Reporting to the BRIDGE Project Manager, the incumbent manages project funding, accounting, and procurement compliance while ensuring timely disbursement of resources to implementing partners. Key responsibilities include facilitating national and international travel, organizing workshops and consultations, maintaining financial records, and supporting monitoring and evaluation activities. The role requires close liaison with the UNDP Country Office for financial reporting and procurement compliance, as well as supporting knowledge sharing and outreach activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative and financial oversight skills, with a sound understanding of MS Office and project management processes. This position is designed for a professional with progressively responsible experience in administration or project support, capable of handling complex logistical and financial tasks in a development context.
Closes 7/31/2026Assessment of the 2nd Phase of the Programme for Advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, particularly Women and Children with disabilities,(Nationals only) Banjul, Home-based, 594418
UNICEF · 🇬🇲 Gambia
This role involves conducting an assessment of the second phase of a programme aimed at advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, with a specific focus on women and children. The primary objective is to generate evidence and lessons learned to inform UNICEF and UNFPA regarding implementation progress, emerging results, challenges, and areas for strengthening future programmes. The consultant will identify operational and strategic considerations to support adaptive management, improve programme delivery modalities, and generate key recommendations and good practices. These insights will guide stakeholders and their partners in improving future disability-inclusive programming. The position is based in Banjul, Gambia, and is home-based. The role requires a thorough analysis of programme outcomes to provide actionable insights for strategic planning and programme enhancement.
Closes 7/27/2026
Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme2
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations1
- UNICEF1
Top countries
- Gambia4
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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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