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UN jobs in South Sudan 🇸🇸
UN-system organisations recruit in South Sudan 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 South Sudan — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Irrigation Engineer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇸 South Sudan
The FAO is seeking an Irrigation Engineer for a short-term National Project Personnel (NPP) contract in Aweil, South Sudan, to support the design, rehabilitation, and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme. The role involves technical planning, design, supervision, and quality assurance of irrigation and water control infrastructure to enhance rice production and water use efficiency. Key responsibilities include providing technical support for civil engineering aspects such as canal systems and drainage networks, preparing engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities, and tender documents, and conducting field assessments. The incumbent will supervise construction works, ensure compliance with technical standards and environmental safeguards, and certify completed works. The position requires a university degree in Irrigation, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering, along with a minimum of five years of professional experience in designing and supervising irrigation infrastructure. The candidate must be a national of South Sudan and possess working knowledge of English, with local languages being an advantage. This consultancy offers a three-month duration with the possibility of extension, focusing on technical execution and project delivery within a complex operational context.
Closes 7/24/2026Chief of Service, Service Delivery, D1
United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan - created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011) · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Chief of Service Delivery (D1) leads the Service Delivery pillar within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), reporting to the Director of Mission Support. This senior executive role is responsible for the overall management of technical and logistical support services, including fleet management, ICT, medical services, construction, and facilities. The incumbent designs strategies for effective service delivery, manages multifunctional support services coordination between UN Headquarters, the Mission, and Regional/Global Service Centres, and ensures compliance with UN regulations. Key duties include workforce planning, budget certification, asset management, and providing technical advice to senior mission leadership. The role requires supervising an integrated civilian, military, and police support organization, developing KPIs, and ensuring gender-sensitive logistical planning. The ideal candidate possesses extensive progressive experience in logistics and technical service delivery, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate in complex, resource-scarce conflict environments. The position is a temporary assignment available until June 13, 2027, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 8/4/2026EOI Mobility: Resources Management Officer (RMO) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The Resources Management Officer (RMO) serves as the primary administrative and financial authority for an IOM Country Office or Sub-Office, reporting to the Chief of Mission. The role entails comprehensive oversight of budgetary, financial, human resources, and administrative functions. Key responsibilities include monitoring financial expenditures, managing treasury and cash flow forecasting, and ensuring strict compliance with donor agreements and IOM regulations. The officer conducts financial analysis, prepares budget reports, and implements internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Additionally, the RMO manages HR functions, including recruitment and personnel administration, while overseeing supply chain services, fleet management, and facility maintenance. The position requires supervising ICT staff and local personnel, coordinating with legal and procurement units, and serving as Officer-in-Charge in the Chief's absence. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in international financial and HR management, proficiency in corporate IT systems, and the ability to navigate complex administrative frameworks in a field environment. This role demands high-level analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and fluency in English, with a preference for candidates holding professional accounting certifications and knowledge of IPSAS and Oracle.
Closes 7/23/2026Expedited Field Security Associate
International Organization for Migration · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Field Security Associate to support the Chief of Mission and Field Security Officer in Juba, South Sudan. This role focuses on maintaining effective working relationships with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), host government agencies, and local authorities to gather and disseminate critical security information. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of country-specific security plans, contingency measures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The associate will monitor staff compliance with safety protocols, manage the Warden system, and ensure the functionality of communications equipment, particularly SCAAN. The position also involves conducting security surveys, reporting incidents, organizing security awareness training, and maintaining confidential security files. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree or high school diploma with relevant professional experience, strong administrative and coordination skills, and proficiency in English. Fluency in Arabic is desirable. The role requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders and adherence to IOM’s core values of inclusion, integrity, and professionalism.
Batch recruitment: Program Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, Juba #00122743 and Bor #00122748, South Sudan (Open to South Sudanese nationals only)
UNICEF · 🇸🇸 South Sudan
UNICEF is recruiting Program Associates (G-6) for fixed-term positions in Juba and Bor, South Sudan, open exclusively to South Sudanese nationals. The role focuses on supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programmes that advance children's rights and well-being. Key responsibilities include project and partnership management, data analysis, budget and grant monitoring, digital innovation, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will contribute to effective programme delivery and impactful results through these core functions.
Closes 7/22/2026Social behaviors Change Consultant, Juba, Office-based, Internationals only, #594451
UNICEF · 🇸🇸 South Sudan
UNICEF is seeking a Social Behaviors Change Consultant based in Juba, South Sudan, to conduct a comprehensive Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) assessment. The primary objective is to identify individual, interpersonal, community, institutional, and policy-level factors influencing early learning, school readiness, and girls’ education. The consultant will generate actionable quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform the development of a national Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Strategy and implementation framework. This strategy aims to increase demand for Early Childhood Education (ECE), strengthen caregiver and community engagement, promote positive gender and social norms supporting girls’ education, and improve equitable access, participation, retention, and learning outcomes for children in targeted states. The role requires expertise in behavioral science, social norms analysis, and education policy within a humanitarian or development context. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF and partners to ensure the assessment yields practical insights for programmatic intervention. This is an international consultant position, open only to international candidates, based in Juba.
Closes 7/27/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration2
- UNICEF2
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations1
- United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan - created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011)1
Top countries
- South Sudan6
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