Current vacancies
UN policy jobs
Policy, advocacy, and government-affairs roles across the UN system — from public-policy specialists and policy advisers to programme officers shaping multilateral positions. UNlockit refreshes UN-system vacancies daily from each agency's career portal; every posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 1,593
- Organisations
- 74
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
-
International Consultant (SPR Methodology & Data Quality)
International Organization for Migration · 🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine
The International Consultant will support the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU) in developing a register-based population model and related ICT systems for data processing, exchange, analysis, and visualization. The role involves methodological design for a Statistical Population Register (SPR), including record linkage, matching, merging, synchronization, and identifier strategy. It also includes developing a framework for assessing administrative data quality, aligning with Eurostat and UNECE recommendations, and supporting Ukraine's preparation for EU accession and future census rounds. The consultant will produce four deliverables over a 4-month period, focusing on methodological concepts, data quality frameworks, and practical recommendations for integrating register data with geospatial information. The work supports timely and accurate population estimates, including demographic characteristics, mobility, and migration, particularly in post-conflict contexts.
Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Reporting Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇫 Bangui, Central African Republic
The Reporting Officer provides technical leadership on donor and institutional reporting, ensuring compliance and performance reporting with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and results-based accountability. The role involves coordinating the preparation of donor reports, managing inputs from various units, ensuring adherence to IOM policies and donor requirements, and supporting project managers with reporting tools and knowledge management. The officer also monitors reporting calendars, identifies risks, and facilitates capacity building on reporting practices. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in humanitarian or development sectors and donor relations.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Administrative Assistant (SMC)
International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Administrative Assistant (SMC) supports the Shelter and Site Management and Coordination team in implementing humanitarian activities in Lebanon. Key responsibilities include assisting with program implementation and monitoring, managing administrative and logistical support for workshops and capacity-building activities, compiling and presenting program data, drafting reports and correspondence, and supporting partnership agreements and procurement processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with various stakeholders including government authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs. The position reports to the Senior Program Associate (Shelter) under the supervision of the Head of Programs.
Related Organization Closes Jun 14, 2026 -
Project Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
The Project Analyst (Youth Development) will support the formulation and implementation of UNDP China's youth development programme strategies, focusing on integrating youth priorities into the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). Key responsibilities include conducting analysis of youth development needs, supporting project design and management, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with UNDP's digital strategy and results-based management approach. The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of youth development issues, and experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. The position reports to the Assistant Resident Representative - People and Prosperity Programme Pillar.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 06, 2026 -
Supply Chain Intern
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Supply Chain Intern will support the Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Unit for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, based in Cairo, Egypt. Responsibilities include assisting with quotations, preparing RFQs and PRs, supporting POs and service contracts, maintaining procurement files, ensuring compliance, coordinating logistics for meetings and travel, managing delivery documents, updating vendor information sheets, supporting asset tagging and inventory management, and conducting physical checks of items. The role offers hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement processes, including RFQs, PRs, POs, and logistics coordination. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old, enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Management, or related field, or have graduated within the last 12 months. Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, or administrative tasks is preferred.
Related Organization Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
Digital Transformation (DPI/GovTech) Specialist (Open for Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Digital Transformation (DPI/GovTech) Specialist supports the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub's efforts to advance digital public infrastructure (DPI) and government-as-a-platform (GaaP) approaches in the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves coordinating DPI stewardship programs, leading applied research and development for local contexts, synthesizing evidence on DPI economics, and supporting the co-design of DPI-enabled service delivery journeys. The specialist advises governments on interoperability, implementation guidance, and institutional integration while facilitating knowledge sharing and scaling of digital solutions. They also support policy experimentation, capacity building, and resource mobilization for digital transformation initiatives. The position requires strong technical expertise in digital transformation, AI governance, and public service delivery, with experience in government partnerships and stakeholder coordination.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Programme Officer (Legal and Transitional Justice) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq
The Programme Officer (Legal and Transitional Justice) leads IOM Iraq's Legal Empowerment and Transitional Justice (LETJ) Unit within the Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division. The role involves strategic leadership and portfolio management across three pillars: Access to Civic Rights and Justice, Reparations and Justice (System Strengthening), and Participation and Peacebuilding. Responsibilities include managing multi-donor programs, providing technical oversight on legal empowerment and transitional justice, engaging with government institutions, coordinating inter-agency mechanisms, and leading team management in a complex post-conflict environment. The position requires extensive experience in justice programming, donor engagement, and working with government counterparts in conflict-affected settings.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division (PHRD) leads IOM's global emergency preparedness and humanitarian response efforts in alignment with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028. The role involves managing and implementing crisis preparedness, anticipatory action, and humanitarian response programs, ensuring coordination with national emergency plans, inter-agency exercises, and humanitarian standards. Responsibilities include leading preparedness planning, managing surge capacity and emergency response mechanisms, coordinating with regional and country offices, and providing strategic advice on humanitarian programming. The position also oversees IOM's participation in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), manages humanitarian appeals, and ensures accountability and local ownership in response efforts. The role requires extensive senior management experience in humanitarian and development contexts, with a focus on crisis response, risk reduction, and coordination with international actors.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes)
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Programmes) supports the monitoring and evaluation aspects of regional migration programs, primarily the EU Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme and the Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa. Key responsibilities include developing M&E frameworks, coordinating evaluations, documenting learning, and ensuring alignment with IOM and donor requirements. The role requires close collaboration with regional offices, country offices, and project managers, with field visits to support implementation and data access. The officer must also facilitate knowledge sharing and integrate M&E into accountability mechanisms. The position demands strong technical skills in M&E methodologies, experience in migration-related projects, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Programme Assistant, GS-5, Putrajaya
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇾 Putrajaya, Malaysia
The Programme Assistant supports the Programmes Unit in UNFPA Malaysia, providing administrative, financial, and programme coordination assistance. Key responsibilities include supporting project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, and logistical support for meetings and missions. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in financial and data management, and experience in social sector programme development. The position reports to the Programme Manager and works closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role is based in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and requires fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 26, 2026 -
Consultant for biodiversity and health
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant for Biodiversity and Health to provide technical and organizational support for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The consultant will compile and analyze information, prepare documents and training materials, coordinate webinars and meetings, and support the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Key responsibilities include supporting the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health, developing communication materials, and updating the biodiversity and health website. The role requires expertise in the biodiversity and health nexus, One Health, and planetary health concepts. The consultant must work remotely and may be required to travel.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Digital, web and graphic designer
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Digital, Web and Graphic Designer to support its Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean. The role involves creating high-quality graphic design materials including print and digital assets, social media graphics, event materials, and audiovisual products. The designer will work remotely and report to the External Relations Officer, coordinating with the Communication and Public Information Assistant. Responsibilities include designing materials following UNDRR brand guidelines, adapting layouts for Spanish and other languages, creating animation products, supporting campaigns like International Day for DRR, and developing promotional materials for various initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in digital and graphic design with a focus on both print and digital media.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Project Support Intern - United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · Nagoya
The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) is seeking a Project Support Intern to work in its Environment Unit in Nagoya, Japan from July to December 2026 for a duration of 2-3 months. The intern will support the organization of regional forums on environmental issues, including the Regional EST Forum in Asia and the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific. Responsibilities include updating invitee lists, preparing and dispatching invitations, compiling information from participating countries, assisting with research and data analysis for reports, and supporting presentation preparation. The role requires a strong academic background in environmental management, urban planning, waste management, or related fields, with proficiency in standard software applications and fluency in English. The internship is unpaid and the candidate must cover all travel, visa, and living expenses.
I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 19, 2026 -
Administrative Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Administrative Officer provides broad-based administrative, coordination, and analytical support to the Deputy Director General for Management and Reform and his Special Advisor. Key responsibilities include managing scheduling, coordinating meetings and engagements, preparing briefing packages and background notes, tracking follow-up actions from high-level meetings, supporting planning and reporting on Management and Reform initiatives, conducting research and analysis, reviewing correspondence, monitoring administrative actions, coordinating travel and logistics, and maintaining filing and knowledge management systems. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit is responsible for coordinating strategic programming, donor liaison, policy initiatives, and partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in Italy, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan African regions. Key duties include designing and developing programs, managing donor relations, preparing proposals and reports, supporting project managers, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in migration issues, project development, and donor management. The position reports to the Chief of Mission and works closely with regional and headquarters units.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Consultant-MECR
International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Consultant-MECR to support policy analysis and integration of human mobility considerations into Sri Lanka's climate change and disaster risk reduction frameworks. The role involves assessing existing national policies including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) to identify entry points for integrating climate mobility. The consultant will conduct stakeholder consultations, map existing initiatives, and develop policy recommendations and an action pipeline for climate mobility governance. This includes facilitating workshops, validating findings, and contributing to a National Dialogue on Climate Mobility. The assignment is part of a sub-regional project focused on strengthening climate mobility governance in South Asia.
Related Organization Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
National Consultant to Support Gender Audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Other State Institutions, Kyiv, Ukraine, SSA
UN Women · Home-based
UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support a gender audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other state institutions. The role involves developing gender audit methodologies, facilitating stakeholder consultations, conducting desk reviews and data collection (surveys, interviews), analyzing findings, and drafting comprehensive reports with recommendations. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry's working groups and UN Women staff, supporting the implementation of gender equality commitments in public institutions. The assignment includes preparing progress reports and supporting the development of action plans based on audit findings. The position is home-based with occasional visits to Ministry and UN Women offices, with no anticipated travel. The consultant must have advanced qualifications in public administration, gender studies, or related fields, and at least two years of relevant experience in gender equality, governance, or related areas.
Fund/Programme -
Intern
United Nations Development Programme · 🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos
This is an internship opportunity with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lao PDR, focusing on Green and Sustainable Finance within the Economist Team. The intern will support two key initiatives: the United Nations Joint Programme on Green and Climate Finance and the Climate Finance Network. Responsibilities include conducting research and analysis on green finance, supporting project engagements with stakeholders, drafting policy documents and communications materials, and providing administrative support. The role requires a candidate currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree, enrolled in a Master's degree, or who has graduated within the last year from a relevant field such as Economics, International Development, Finance, or Business Management. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and fluency in English are required. Knowledge of Lao and other UN languages is advantageous.
Fund/Programme -
Project Management Support - Intern
United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The UNDP Japan Unit seeks an intern to support project management and analytical activities related to Japan-funded initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting in the compilation and review of project proposals, conducting policy analysis on Japan's ODA instruments, supporting private sector engagement, and maintaining databases and visual materials for donor reporting. The intern will also support meeting logistics and other BERA partnership group activities. The role requires strong research, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Japanese and English. The internship offers a part-time commitment of at least 1.5 months and provides a modest stipend. The position is located in Tokyo, with potential for remote work.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Project and Senior Sustainable Finance Specialist (Re-advertisement)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇿 Mbabane, Eswatini
The Project and Senior Sustainable Finance Specialist will lead the implementation of a national Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP) under the GEF8 Umbrella programme in Eswatini. Key responsibilities include managing project activities, supervising national consultants and experts, ensuring timely delivery of technical outputs such as the Policy and Institutional Review, Biodiversity Expenditure Review, and Financial Needs Assessment, and leading the development of the BFP. The role involves coordinating with government ministries, donors, private sector, and academic stakeholders, organizing workshops, preparing reports and policy briefs, and ensuring alignment with global BIOFIN methodologies. The incumbent will also oversee project monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management activities, while providing technical leadership and quality assurance across workstreams.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026
Showing 20 of 1,593 currently-open roles. Create a free account to save jobs and get AI matches.
Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme 311
- UN Women 170
- World Food Programme 134
- United Nations Office for Project Services 126
- UNICEF 81
- UNESCO 80
- International Civil Aviation Organization 79
- International Organization for Migration 73
- United Nations Environment Programme 66
- United Nations Population Fund 45
Top countries
- United States 97
- Switzerland 56
- Kenya 48
- Thailand 41
- Italy 32
- Brazil 31
- Egypt 25
- Germany 25
- Ethiopia 22
- Jordan 21
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a policy role on UNlockit?
UNlockit's classifier reads each job description and tags the role with one or more domains. Policy corresponds to the following internal tags: policy_advocacy.
Where does this list come from?
All listings are aggregated from public UN-system career portals — Inspira, Oracle HCM, agency microsites — and refreshed at least once every 24 hours.
Explore related categories
Track every matching UN role
Create a free account to save deadlines, get AI-scored matches, and receive a daily digest of new roles in this slice.