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UN jobs in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
UN-system organisations recruit in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 8
- Organisations
- 5
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
National Operations Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Operations Specialist for its Country Office in Kyrgyzstan. This role provides critical operational, financial, and programming support to FAO projects, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) initiative. The incumbent will manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, ensure compliance with donor and FAO regulations, and coordinate with programme and procurement teams. Key responsibilities include preparing financial plans, maintaining accounting records, processing payments, and supporting the closure of field projects. The specialist also assists in project design, proposal preparation, and capacity building for local staff. The position requires a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics, along with at least five years of experience in project management and financial reporting within an international organization. Fluency in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz is mandatory, as is residency or nationality from the Kyrgyz Republic. The contract is for six months with possible extension, classified as National Project Personnel (NPP).
Closes 7/31/2026SMM Consultant
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The SMM Consultant will design and execute a comprehensive social media and online awareness-raising campaign for the 'Central Asia Safe Migration' project in Kyrgyzstan. The role focuses on reducing migrant vulnerability to exploitation and fraud while supporting sustainable reintegration for returning migrants under the UK Seasonal Workers Scheme. Key responsibilities include developing content plans, producing engaging multimedia assets (videos, infographics), managing targeted advertising campaigns across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, and optimizing for reach and engagement. The consultant must track performance metrics, disaggregate data by age, gender, and location, and provide monthly and final reports on campaign results. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least three years of experience in social media marketing and campaign management, and fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz. This is a local consultancy opportunity restricted to nationals of Kyrgyzstan or legal residents.
Closes 7/28/2026Administrative Assistant to the FAO Representative
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The Administrative Assistant to the FAO Representative provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the FAO Representative in Kyrgyzstan. Key responsibilities include managing the Representative’s calendar, coordinating high-level meetings and missions, and handling protocol procedures. The role requires interpreting services and minute-taking for meetings, as well as preparing briefing materials and correspondence. The assistant manages information flow, maintains confidential filing systems, and screens communications. Additional duties involve coordinating logistics for delegations, tracking tasks from management meetings, processing international travel authorizations, and managing office supplies and inventory. The position also entails monitoring security issues and implementing UNDSS recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work under pressure. They must have a working knowledge of English and local languages (Russian and Kyrgyz), along with proficiency in standard office software. The role demands a cooperative spirit, flexibility, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality while supporting the strategic priorities of food security, agriculture, and sustainable development in Kyrgyzstan.
Closes 8/6/2026Consultants to Conduct National Mapping (2 positions)
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇬 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking two consultants to conduct a comprehensive national mapping and analysis of protection-related legal frameworks, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and service delivery mechanisms in Kyrgyzstan. The assignment focuses on vulnerable migrants, children affected by migration or trafficking, and survivors of human trafficking. The primary objective is to identify strengths and gaps in the current system to inform the development or refinement of user-friendly SOPs and guidance materials. The scope includes a systematic inventory of national legislation, government strategies, and inter-agency protocols, alongside an assessment of their implementation and alignment with international standards. The consultants will employ a mixed-methods approach, including desk reviews of existing documents and data, key informant interviews with government officials, service providers, judiciary, and civil society, as well as field observations and focus group discussions. The role requires analyzing service provision, referral pathways, and coordination among relevant actors to highlight bottlenecks and gaps. The output will serve as an evidence-based foundation to strengthen protection systems, improve outcomes for vulnerable migrants, and support frontline practitioners. The work is closely aligned with a parallel regional assessment covering Central Asia, ensuring complementarity and avoiding duplication. The consultants must navigate complex migration dynamics, assess the adequacy of legal frameworks, and evaluate the accessibility of services for various vulnerable sub-groups, including unaccompanied children and those in irregular situations.
Closes 7/23/2026Communications Intern
Resident Coordinator System · 🇰🇬 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
This is an unpaid, six-month internship within the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on communications, advocacy, and visibility. The intern will support the RCO’s strategic coordination efforts by assisting with multimedia content creation, media monitoring, and the drafting and translation of communication products such as press releases and social media posts. Key responsibilities include providing logistical support for high-level UN events, maintaining archives of communications materials, and contributing to UN communication campaigns aligned with the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or Canva, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate or final-year undergraduate programme in communications, journalism, marketing, media studies, public relations, or related social sciences. Fluency in both English and Russian is mandatory, while working knowledge of Kyrgyz is desirable. This opportunity offers practical experience in a multicultural environment without professional work experience requirements.
Closes 7/30/2026Hotline Operators (Consultancy)
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇬 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
IOM Kyrgyzstan seeks a Hotline Operator for a local consultancy under the 'Central Asia Safe Migration' project. The role focuses on reducing vulnerability of migrant workers to fraud and exploitation under the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme. The incumbent provides counselling to prospective and returning migrants via hotline, WhatsApp, and Telegram, ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards. Responsibilities include generating monthly statistical reports in Russian, updating hotline scenarios based on policy changes, and utilizing referral mechanisms for fraud cases. The candidate must possess extensive knowledge of the Kyrgyz labour migration context and fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Pedagogy, or a related field, along with at least five years of experience in hotline counselling or information sessions on safe migration. This is a local consultancy opportunity restricted to nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic or individuals with legal residency in Kyrgyzstan.
Closes 7/23/2026National Professional Officer
World Health Organization · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting a National Professional Officer to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan in infectious hazard management. The role focuses on influenza prevention and control, pandemic preparedness, and strengthening laboratory systems under the 'Better Labs for Better Health' initiative. Key responsibilities include advising on epidemiological and virological surveillance, supporting seasonal influenza vaccination programs, facilitating outbreak investigation training, and updating national pandemic preparedness plans. The incumbent will also coordinate with the national Coordination Council on Laboratory and contribute to advocacy products. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in medicine or biological sciences, along with at least two years of experience in communicable disease control or laboratory programs. Proficiency in English and Russian is required, along with intermediate Kyrgyz. This is a fixed-term contract based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, open exclusively to Kyrgyz nationals.
Closes 8/1/2026Programme Specialist (NO-3), TA, 7 months, #138106, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Osh - ECAR
UNICEF · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The Programme Specialist (NO-3) provides technical assistance for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of UNICEF programme interventions in southern Kyrgyzstan, specifically Osh. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the incumbent contributes to programme design, management, and administration in alignment with the Country Programme Document, Country Programme Management Plan, and UNICEF’s strategic priorities. This is a temporary assignment lasting seven months. The role requires strong programme management capabilities and the ability to operate within the specific context of southern Kyrgyzstan to support UNICEF's mission.
Closes 8/5/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration3
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations2
- Resident Coordinator System1
- UNICEF1
- World Health Organization1
Top countries
- Kyrgyzstan8
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