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UN jobs in Iraq 🇮🇶
UN-system organisations recruit in Iraq 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 Iraq — 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
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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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 -
ICT Associate – Head of ICT Unit
United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
The ICT Associate – Head of ICT Unit leads the management and delivery of ICT services within the UNDP Country Office's Common Premises Unit. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, network and security management, team supervision, and ensuring compliance with corporate ICT policies. The role involves coordinating ICT activities, managing IT support operations, overseeing infrastructure management, and ensuring business continuity. The incumbent reports to the Operations Specialist - CP and works closely with UNDP ICT teams, regional offices, and partner agencies. The position requires extensive experience in ICT strategy, network management, cybersecurity, and team leadership.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Finance Assistant (2 positions)
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq
The Finance Assistant position supports the financial operations of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the supervision of the Finance Officer. Key responsibilities include data extraction and input into financial systems, payroll support, payment verification, preparation of financial reports, and assistance with staff services such as travel and expense claims. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Fluency in English, Kurdish, and Arabic is required, with prior experience in international humanitarian or government organizations being advantageous. The position involves working in a multicultural environment and requires adherence to IOM's values and competencies.
Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Socioeconomic Strategic Consultant
Resident Coordinator System · 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
The Socioeconomic Strategic Consultant supports the Resident Coordinator's office in analyzing and synthesizing socioeconomic developments affecting Iraq's development context and implementation of the UNSDCF (2025–2029). Key responsibilities include preparing inception notes, workplans, and analytical updates; facilitating inter-agency coordination discussions; supporting follow-up on immediate priority areas from a joint ESCWA–UNCT paper; and producing final synthesis reports. The role requires extensive experience in development cooperation, governance, and strategic analysis in fragile environments, with a focus on integrating SDGs into national planning frameworks. The consultant must facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement and produce concise briefing materials for senior UN officials.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 08, 2026 -
Head of Sub-Office
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq
The Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Erbil serves as IOM's senior representative in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), overseeing coordination, management, and operational oversight of IOM's activities across the region. The role involves leading the Erbil Office, managing programme enabling functions such as Information Management Systems (IMS), Cash-Based Interventions (CBI), Infrastructure, Data tracking Matrix (DTM)/Research, and Partnerships & Localization. The HoSO represents IOM to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), UN agencies, donors, and other partners, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and coordination mechanisms. They also coordinate with satellite offices nationwide, manage field operations, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to programme development and donor engagement. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience in humanitarian or development settings.
Related Organization Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
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UNICEF · 🇮🇶 Iraq
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (PME) will coordinate planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions for UNICEF's Country Programme in Iraq. The role involves supporting child rights monitoring, collaborating with country and field office teams, and engaging with external partners. The PME will ensure effective program planning, implementation, and performance tracking aligned with UNICEF's strategic objectives and child rights frameworks. This position requires strong analytical and coordination skills to support evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 04, 2026 -
Programme Policy Officer (Resilience and Climate Change Officer)
World Food Programme · 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
The Programme Policy Officer (Resilience and Climate Change Officer) supports WFP Iraq's implementation of climate-resilient interventions in vulnerable governorates. Key responsibilities include providing technical support on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) interventions, enhancing institutional capacity for climate information services, strengthening anticipatory action systems, and facilitating engagement with development finance institutions for climate resilience investments. The role involves coordinating with government ministries, research institutions, and stakeholders to align programming with national priorities and UN Sustainable Coordination Framework. The officer supports the design and implementation of climate risk-informed interventions, develops theories of change and resilience metrics, and contributes to monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes. The position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise in climate adaptation and food systems, and experience in community engagement and policy coordination.
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Security Guard- SC2- Erbil, Iraq (Five Positions)
World Food Programme · 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking five Security Guards for its Erbil office in Iraq. The role involves controlling access to WFP premises, monitoring and ensuring safety and security, conducting regular checks for potential hazards, and reporting security breaches. The position requires monitoring entry of staff and visitors, issuing passes, and maintaining surveillance against fire, water leaks, and dangerous objects. In emergencies, the Security Guard must promptly alert supervisors and coordinate with local authorities and emergency services. The role demands physical fitness, emotional stability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates must be fluent in English and Kurdish, possess security training, and have at least two years of relevant experience.
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Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration 3
- World Food Programme 2
- Resident Coordinator System 1
- UNICEF 1
- United Nations Development Programme 1
Top countries
- Iraq 8
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of UN jobs are available in Iraq?
Roles range from international professional staff to national officers, general service staff, internships, and UN Volunteer or consultancy assignments — depending on the specific agency's presence and current recruitment cycle.
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