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UN jobs in Türkiye 🇹🇷
UN-system organisations recruit in Türkiye 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 Türkiye — 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
- 6
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Driver
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇷 Sanliurfa, Türkiye
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Driver to be stationed in Gaziantep, Turkey, under the supervision of the National Supply Chain Officer and Senior Supply Chain Associate. The primary objective of this role is to provide reliable, secure, and professional driving services for IOM staff and visitors. The incumbent is responsible for the safe operation of assigned vehicles in strict adherence to UN Department of Safety and Security rules, including route planning and defensive driving. Key responsibilities include the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, such as checking tires, brakes, and fluids, as well as ensuring timely registration, insurance, and servicing. The driver must perform minor repairs, keep the vehicle clean, and maintain accurate daily logbooks and fuel receipts. Additional duties involve facilitating immigration and customs formalities for personnel, liaising with local authorities to ensure smooth vehicle movements, and delivering goods, mail, and documents. The role requires a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and vigilance regarding security threats. The ideal candidate possesses a valid driving license, extensive knowledge of local traffic laws and routes, and previous experience working with international organizations. Fluency in both Turkish and English is mandatory, alongside a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Closes 7/30/2026Driver
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇷 Gaziantep, Türkiye
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Driver to provide reliable and secure transportation services for staff and visitors. The role involves operating assigned IOM vehicles in strict adherence to UN safety regulations, ensuring the vehicle's roadworthiness through daily checks and maintenance, and managing logistics such as fuel and insurance. The driver must navigate efficiently, coordinate with local authorities, handle immigration formalities, and maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities also include delivering goods, updating logbooks, and ensuring passenger security. The ideal candidate possesses a valid driving license, extensive knowledge of local traffic laws and routes, and defensive driving skills. Fluency in both Turkish and English is mandatory. The position requires a high school diploma combined with at least two years of relevant professional experience. The role demands professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work effectively within a diverse team, adhering to IOM's core values of inclusion, respect, and accountability.
Closes 7/30/2026E T Consultant - Legal Analyst
World Bank Group · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is recruiting a Legal Analyst (Extended Term Consultant) based in Istanbul, Türkiye, to support its legal operations in the Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MCA) regions. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the analyst will serve as a key member of the Istanbul legal team, collaborating closely with regional and headquarters teams. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documentation for debt, equity, and fund transactions, including powers of attorney, retainer letters, and Article III notices. The role involves leading smaller transactions semi-independently, assisting with confidentiality agreements, liaising with external counsel, and managing transaction document filing and portfolio administration. The analyst will also support upstream and advisory matters, local currency offerings, and treasury products, while identifying legal and policy issues. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and research skills, excellent communication abilities in English and Turkish, and proficiency in legal documentation. The role requires adaptability, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines within a multicultural environment. This is a fixed-term contract with a maximum lifetime duration of three years, offering exposure to cross-border legal and business challenges in emerging markets.
Closes 7/28/2026Partnerships and OIM Senior Associate, SSA7 - Ankara
World Food Programme · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Partnerships and OIM Senior Associate for its Türkiye Country Office in Ankara. This role integrates partnerships management, donor reporting, and Information and Operational Management (OIM) to support expanding humanitarian operations. The incumbent will manage relationships with donors and partners, draft concept notes and proposals, and coordinate high-quality donor reports. Additionally, the role involves collecting and analyzing programme data, developing dashboards, and maintaining information management systems to inform decision-making. The position requires strong coordination skills to facilitate information flow between Partnerships, Programme, and other units, ensuring alignment between operational delivery and partner commitments. The ideal candidate possesses significant professional experience in partnerships, reporting, or programme management, with a preference for those familiar with WFP or UN agency operations. The role demands excellent drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills, capable of synthesizing inputs from multiple teams under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Closes 7/23/2026Project Associate
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Project Associate for a 12-month regular contract based in Ankara, Türkiye, to support the 'Environmentally Sound Management of Earthquake Debris and Safe Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Adıyaman' project. This initiative aims to replicate and expand a successful demolition waste management model from Hatay and Kahramanmaraş to Adıyaman, addressing the environmental and health risks resulting from the 2023 earthquakes. The Project Associate will assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day implementation of project activities, including coordinating with provincial crisis teams, mapping waste storage sites, and supporting the establishment of recycling facilities. Key responsibilities involve drafting progress reports, managing project logistics, supporting budget and procurement processes, and organizing stakeholder meetings and workshops. The role requires strong administrative support, liaison with national and international partners, and ensuring compliance with UNDP procedures. The ideal candidate possesses progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably with a background in environmental or climate change projects, and demonstrates proficiency in project cycle management, data analysis, and digital literacy. Fluency in both Turkish and English is mandatory. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable reconstruction and circular economy efforts in post-disaster recovery.
Closes 7/23/2026Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking an Intern to join the Approaches and Practices Section within the Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, the intern will support humanitarian policy and coordination efforts globally and in the field. Key responsibilities include researching and analyzing information on humanitarian coordination, drafting written materials such as policy notes and background papers, maintaining reference resources, and supporting the organization of meetings and workshops. The role requires assisting in translating policy into effective coordination approaches. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate program or the final year of a bachelor's degree in fields such as political science, social science, or humanitarian affairs. The position offers a maximum duration of six months with flexible work arrangements (in-person, remote, or hybrid). While professional experience is not required, fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of French or other UN languages is desirable. The intern will report to a supervisor and collaborate with colleagues to enhance OCHA's coordination capabilities.
Closes 7/24/2026Project Manager
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Project Manager to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in Ankara. This role focuses on strengthening disaster response, preparedness, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community resilience capacities. The Project Manager will lead the overall management, coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting of IFRC-funded projects. Key responsibilities include developing implementation plans, budgets, and procurement strategies; coordinating with TRCS, IFRC, and donors; and ensuring compliance with donor agreements. The role involves significant stakeholder engagement, facilitating collaboration across departments, and organizing technical meetings. The incumbent will also oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (PMER) activities, including baseline assessments and data analysis, to generate evidence-based recommendations. Additionally, the position requires preparing high-quality donor reports and translating technical information into clear narratives. The Project Manager will provide technical support to TRCS teams to strengthen institutional capacities in DRR and anticipatory action. The role demands strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is required. The position is linked to the project duration, may be extended, and involves frequent travel within Türkiye and occasional travel abroad.
Closes 7/22/2026Programme Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Programme Officer to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in Ankara. This role focuses on the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of a jointly managed project aimed at strengthening disaster response, preparedness, and community resilience in Türkiye. The incumbent will assist the Project Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with donor, IFRC, and TRCS requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting project planning, budget monitoring, and procurement; facilitating field-level implementation and capacity-building activities; and managing data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (PMER/MEAL). The officer will also handle donor compliance, grant management, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires integrating protection, gender, and inclusion (PGI) considerations, as well as promoting accountability and safeguarding standards. The position involves frequent travel within Türkiye and occasional travel abroad, linked to the project's duration. The ideal candidate possesses strong report-writing and coordination skills, with fluency in Turkish and English, and experience in humanitarian programming or disaster risk reduction.
Closes 7/22/2026
Top organisations
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies2
- International Organization for Migration2
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs1
- United Nations Development Programme1
- World Bank Group1
- World Food Programme1
Top countries
- Türkiye8
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