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UN jobs in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
UN-system organisations recruit in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 7
- Organisations
- 5
- Last refreshed
- Jun 03, 2026
Latest open roles
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National Consultant - Developing national investment case on inclusion of modern contraceptives into the Universal Health Coverage plans
United Nations Population Fund · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a National Consultant to develop a national investment case for including modern contraceptives in Kazakhstan's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) benefit packages. The consultant will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health and other national partners to lead data collection, validation, and alignment with national health systems and policies. The role involves developing an economic analysis and investment case document to support evidence-based decision-making for family planning inclusion in health coverage. The consultant must have expertise in public health, family planning, SRHR, and experience working with national health data systems and policy frameworks.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
International Consultant - Developing national investment case on inclusion of modern contraceptives into the Universal Health Coverage plans
United Nations Population Fund · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks an International Consultant in Health Economics to lead the development of a national investment case for including modern contraceptives in Kazakhstan's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) benefit package. The consultant will design the analytical framework, conduct economic modeling and analysis, and ensure alignment with international standards and UNFPA guidance. The role involves working closely with national partners including the Ministry of Health and scientific centers to support evidence-based policy reform. The consultant will lead six key components: methodological framework, data collection, scenario development, modeling, economic analysis, and investment case documentation. The position requires extensive experience in health economics, family planning, and investment case development, with a focus on reproductive health outcomes and UHC frameworks.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Communications Associate, UN Women, N-PPSA6, Almaty, Kazakhstan
UN Women · 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies for the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and UN Women's Central Asia Liaison Office. Key responsibilities include developing communication strategies, producing advocacy materials such as press releases and articles, managing social media presence, supporting media relations, and facilitating knowledge management. The role requires coordination of events, content creation, and maintaining digital assets while ensuring alignment with UN Women's corporate communications guidelines. The position reports to the Central Asian Alliance EGBV Coordinator and supports efforts to raise awareness about GBV prevention and response across Central Asia.
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National Consultant to Develop Training Materials
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a National Consultant to develop training materials on 'Travel document examination' for Migration Service Committee officers in Kazakhstan. The consultant will support the development of training curricula, conduct a 3-day training, and assist in creating Standard Operating Procedures for BCP-Based Agencies. The role requires extensive expertise in border security, migration governance, and training development. The consultant must have a postgraduate degree in Law or related field with at least 8 years of professional experience in law enforcement or military institutions, or a university degree with 10 years of relevant experience. The position involves in-country travel and requires strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. The consultant will work closely with IOM's Astana office and Kazakhstan partners.
Related Organization Closes Jun 05, 2026 -
International Consultant for External Final Evaluation of “Labour Migration Programme - Central Asia”
International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks an International Consultant to conduct an external final evaluation of the 'Labour Migration Programme - Central Asia' project. The evaluation will assess the project's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, likely impact, and sustainability, using OECD-DAC criteria. The consultant will analyze data through mixed methods including document review, interviews, focus groups, and surveys to evaluate the project's achievements against its six key outcomes. The evaluation will also examine integration of gender equality, human rights, and vulnerability considerations. The consultant will engage stakeholders including government officials, project staff, and beneficiaries, and contribute to reviewing the project's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) approach and risk register. The evaluation will provide recommendations for future phases and identify best practices and lessons learned.
Related Organization Closes Jun 05, 2026 -
Head, Subregional Office for North and Central Asia, D1
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇰🇿 Almaty (Alma Ata), Kazakhstan
The Head, Subregional Office for North and Central Asia (SONCA) leads ESCAP's operations in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This senior leadership role involves representing ESCAP in the subregion, formulating and implementing the office's program of work, advising senior leadership on socio-economic issues, coordinating with governments and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing administrative and managerial functions including budgeting and staff development, and promoting regional cooperation and knowledge sharing. The position requires extensive experience in economic and social policy, regional development, and leadership of international teams.
D-1 Regional Commission Closes Jun 28, 2026 -
Procurement Analyst [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The Procurement Analyst will support UNDP Kazakhstan's procurement function, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include developing sustainable procurement strategies, managing procurement processes for the office and projects, implementing strategic sourcing and e-procurement tools, and providing advisory support to project teams. The role involves analyzing procurement data, optimizing workflows, maintaining supplier rosters, and promoting a client-centric approach. The position requires close collaboration with various units and stakeholders, including vendors and government officials. Supervisory duties include managing the Procurement Unit team. The role is based primarily in Astana with limited presence in Almaty and other project locations.
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Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration 2
- United Nations Population Fund 2
- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 1
- United Nations Development Programme 1
- UN Women 1
Top countries
- Kazakhstan 7
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