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UN jobs in La Paz, Bolivia 🇧🇴
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in La Paz, Bolivia, Bolivia. 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
- 6
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
ONU MUJERES: Comunicador/a, La Paz, Bolivia, NPPSA 4
UN Women · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
UN Women seeks a Communications Officer in La Paz, Bolivia, to design and implement communication strategies that promote women's leadership, economic empowerment, and the elimination of violence against women. The role involves developing innovative content for digital and traditional media, managing social media and web platforms, and monitoring campaign impact. The incumbent will coordinate with government institutions, civil society, and media partners to enhance the visibility of UN Women’s initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational standards and donor guidelines. The position requires a professional with a background in social communication or journalism, supported by experience in graphic design or audiovisual production. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of general work experience, including two years in gender-sensitive communication and human rights. Proficiency in Spanish is required, while English is desirable. The role focuses on strategic communication, content production, and stakeholder coordination to advance gender equality and women's rights in Bolivia.
Closes 8/5/2026WBG Pioneer - Communications Intern
World Bank Group · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
The World Bank Group Bolivia Country Office is seeking a Communications Intern to support the External Affairs Analyst and Front Office in enhancing strategic communications for Bank, IFC, and MIGA operations. The intern will curate news summaries, produce and manage the bimonthly 'Conexiones' newsletter, prepare contributions for internal communications, assist in event planning, and update journalist databases and influencer maps. The role targets undergraduate or postgraduate students with a demonstrated interest in development work. Candidates must possess strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, alongside effective written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required. The position offers a no-fee internship experience, providing hands-on exposure to global development within a dynamic environment. It emphasizes the WBG culture attributes of urgency, risk-taking, and accountability. The intern will contribute fresh perspectives while connecting with international professionals dedicated to ending poverty. This opportunity is open to nationals of World Bank Group member countries, with strong encouragement for Sub-Saharan African, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates.
Closes 8/13/2026Analista de Proyecto (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bolivia is seeking a Project Analyst to lead the management unit for a GEF-funded initiative aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and native forests in the Bolivian Amazon. The role involves strategic coordination with government ministries, indigenous communities, and international partners to implement a five-component project focusing on conservation, sustainable production, governance, capacity building, and monitoring. Key responsibilities include leading stakeholder engagement, ensuring technical and financial compliance, managing risks and safeguards (including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent), and supervising the project team. The candidate will oversee monitoring and evaluation, financial reporting, and the integration of gender perspectives. The position requires strong leadership, systemic thinking, and the ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments while adhering to UNDP standards and Bolivian legal frameworks regarding environmental protection and indigenous rights.
Closes 7/28/2026Programme Officer (temporary), P3
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Programme Officer (P3) for a temporary 11-month assignment in La Paz, Bolivia. The incumbent will lead the implementation of a European Union-funded project focused on controlling controlled substances and managing coca leaf expansion. Key responsibilities include coordinating programmatic and financial activities, developing work plans and results frameworks, and promoting UNODC’s mandate in international drug control. The role requires promoting evidence-based programming through research and data analysis, preparing technical documents, and leading resource mobilization efforts to secure donor funding. The officer will establish strategic links with national and regional counterparts, coordinate missions, and engage with private sector and academic partners. Proficiency in data visualization tools (PowerBI, Power Apps, R, Python) and Microsoft Office is essential for producing reports and assessments. The position demands strong analytical, communication, and managerial competencies, including supervising staff and consultants. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of crime prevention, drug control, and rule of law, with significant experience in programme management and technical assistance design within multinational or cross-border environments.
Closes 7/23/2026Executive Associate - GS6 (Ampliación)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
The Executive Associate (GS6) supports the Resident Representative (RR) and Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) in Bolivia, ensuring the effective functioning of their offices through high-level administrative, protocol, and communications support. The role involves managing complex calendars, organizing high-level missions, preparing briefing materials, and maintaining strict confidentiality. The incumbent acts as a gatekeeper for information flow, screens correspondence, and coordinates with UN agencies, national authorities, and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include event planning, travel administration, and facilitating knowledge building within the Country Office. The position requires sound judgment, tact, and the ability to work in a multitasking environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong secretarial and administrative skills, proficiency in office software and ERP systems, and fluency in Spanish and English. This is a General Service (GS) role focused on operational efficiency and client service, requiring a minimum of 6 years of experience (or 3 with a degree). The role is open to internal staff tiers and external candidates, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
Closes 7/24/2026ONU Mujeres Elaborar la Guía de Investigación de Delitos de Violencia Sexual dentro de las primeras 72 horas La Paz Bolivia Local Consultante, Details:
UN Women · 🇧🇴 La Paz, Bolivia
UN Women seeks a local consultant in La Paz, Bolivia, to develop a technical and methodological guide for investigating sexual violence crimes within the first 72 hours. The role involves analyzing national legal frameworks (Laws 348, 548, 263), mapping roles across the justice chain (prosecutors, police, forensic institutes), and designing differentiated methodologies for adult women and children. The consultant will coordinate with UN Women, the Public Ministry, and other stakeholders to validate the guide and deliver a final document. Additionally, the consultant must conduct a 4-hour hybrid training for at least 40 participants from relevant institutions. The position requires strong expertise in criminal law, forensic science, and gender-based violence, with a focus on evidence preservation and non-revictimization. The consultant will work under supervision, deliver specific products within strict deadlines, and ensure the guide supports the reduction of impunity for sexual violence in Bolivia.
Closes 7/22/2026
Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme2
- UN Women2
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime1
- World Bank Group1
Top countries
- Bolivia6
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