Current vacancies
UN jobs in Mauritania 🇲🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Mauritania. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 5
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Chauffeur Clinique Mobile- SELIBABY
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇷 Mauritania
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a Mobile Clinic Driver for Selibaby, in the Guidimakha region of Mauritania. This role is critical to the organization's strategy of delivering mobile health services to vulnerable populations in remote and hard-to-reach areas, specifically focusing on sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence prevention. The driver will operate a mobile clinic, ensuring its continuous, safe, and efficient functioning during field missions. Key responsibilities include driving the vehicle in challenging terrain, adhering to UN security protocols (MOSS), and maintaining the vehicle’s operational readiness through daily checks, logbook updates, and coordination of maintenance. The candidate must possess extensive knowledge of local security conditions and road networks, along with defensive driving skills. The role supports national efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by facilitating access to essential healthcare services. The position requires high integrity, responsibility, and the ability to work in a diverse team under difficult logistical conditions, particularly during the rainy season. It offers an attractive remuneration package and contributes to the UNFPA’s strategic goals of achieving sustainable development and protecting human rights.
Closes 7/31/2026Chauffeur Clinique Mobile 4x4- NEMA
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇷 Mauritania
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a Mobile Clinic 4x4 Driver for Nema, in the Hodh El Chargui region of Mauritania. This role is critical to the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of a mobile health clinic serving vulnerable populations, including refugees and returnees, in a challenging humanitarian context. The driver will ensure regular field missions, adhere strictly to UN security protocols (MOSS), and maintain the vehicle's operational readiness. Responsibilities include driving the 4x4, performing daily maintenance and minor repairs, managing administrative vehicle documents, and maintaining logs. The position supports UNFPA’s strategic goals to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and address unmet family planning needs. The ideal candidate possesses a secondary education, a valid Category C driving license, and at least three years of professional off-road driving experience. They must demonstrate excellent knowledge of local security and road conditions, defensive driving skills, and fluency in French. Knowledge of Arabic, English, or national languages is desirable. The role requires integrity, responsibility, and the ability to work in a diverse, high-pressure environment.
Closes 7/31/2026Chauffeur Clinique Mobile- NEMA
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇷 Mauritania
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a Mobile Clinic Driver for Nema, in the Hodh El Chargui region of Mauritania. This role is critical to the continuous, secure, and efficient operation of a mobile health clinic serving vulnerable populations, including refugees and returnees, in a challenging humanitarian context. The driver will ensure regular field trips, providing access to essential reproductive, maternal, and gender-based violence prevention services. Key responsibilities include driving the mobile clinic while strictly adhering to UN security protocols (MOSS), maintaining the vehicle’s mechanical condition and cleanliness, managing administrative logs (mileage, fuel, maintenance), and handling minor repairs. The candidate must possess deep knowledge of local security conditions and road networks, along with defensive driving skills. The position requires frequent travel to remote, difficult-to-access areas. The ideal candidate holds a secondary education level, a valid Category C driving license, and at least three years of professional experience driving off-road vehicles. Fluency in French is mandatory, with Arabic and English being advantageous. Previous experience with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable. The role demands high integrity, responsibility, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, high-pressure environment.
Closes 7/31/2026Consultant (e) International (e) pour réaliser l’adaptation du livret « lis la loi » pour les enfants, Nouakchott, télétravail + mission, 594498
UNICEF · 🇲🇷 Mauritania
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to adapt the 'Read the Law' booklet for children in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The primary objective is to develop accessible, attractive, and adapted legal literacy tools that help children, including those in conflict with the law, understand their rights and the judicial system. The role involves creating content suitable for young audiences and requires a blend of legal knowledge and child-friendly communication skills. The position is based in Nouakchott but allows for telework combined with missions. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF to ensure the materials are culturally appropriate and legally accurate for the Mauritanian context.
Closes 7/23/2026Stretch Assignment: People & Culture Officer/Specialist (NOB/P2 -NOC/P3), Nouakchott, Mauritania
UNICEF · 🇲🇷 Mauritania
UNICEF Mauritania is seeking a People & Culture Officer/Specialist for a short-term, two-month stretch assignment based in Nouakchott. This role is designed to drive HR excellence, enhance staff wellbeing, and support organizational change within the country office. The incumbent will provide hands-on leadership in key human resources functions, including recruitment processes, staff onboarding, and the follow-up of staff surveys. Additionally, the position involves providing strategic input to the development of the new Country Programme Document, contributing to the strengthening of a culture characterized by innovation, ethics, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR expertise and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment, delivering immediate impact through focused, high-level support to the organization's people strategy.
Closes 7/27/2026
Top organisations
- United Nations Population Fund3
- UNICEF2
Top countries
- Mauritania5
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