UN jobs in Lima, Peru 🇵🇪

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• Asistente en Comunicación

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Communication Assistant to support the implementation of the RENACE project’s communication strategy, which focuses on climate adaptation, ecological restoration, and inclusive governance in Peru's Amazon region. The role involves managing communication content, coordinating thematic narratives across related initiatives, developing strategic communication materials, designing campaigns to promote project results and programmatic approaches, monitoring communication effectiveness, and ensuring institutional visibility. The assistant will work closely with project coordinators and partners to maintain message coherence, support knowledge management, and contribute to public policy dialogue. The position requires strong skills in content creation, media relations, digital storytelling, and coordination with diverse stakeholders, with a focus on sustainable development, gender equality, and interculturality. The role is based in Lima with travel to project sites in Ucayali province.

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• Asistente Técnico/a en Sistemas Silvopastoriles - Pucallpa

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Assistant in Silvopastoral Systems based in Pucallpa, Peru, to support the RENACE project aimed at strengthening climate adaptation and socio-ecological resilience in the Amazon region. The role involves providing technical and operational support for implementing sustainable livestock practices, including silvopastoral systems, pasture management, live fences, forage banks, and degraded area rehabilitation. The assistant will work closely with local producers to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices, organize training and field schools, and support participatory methodologies with a gender and intercultural focus. Responsibilities also include integrating sustainable livestock with agricultural and agroforestry systems, promoting fire prevention practices, monitoring and reporting field data, coordinating with local organizations, and contributing to knowledge management. The position requires collaboration with various governmental and indigenous stakeholders and supports the project's goals of sustainable production, fire risk reduction, and ecosystem restoration. The ideal candidate will have experience in sustainable livestock production, fieldwork, technical assistance, and capacity building, with a commitment to gender inclusion and intercultural approaches.

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• Analista - Coordinador/a de Comunicaciones (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos) (Basado en oficina)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Communications Analyst/Coordinator position is part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Peru, supporting the implementation of the country office's communication strategy. The role involves planning and executing internal and external communication strategies, managing publications and digital communications, contributing to campaign initiatives, and supporting knowledge management. The incumbent works closely with various stakeholders including government officials, media, donors, and civil society to promote UNDP's mandate and sustainable development goals. Responsibilities include producing communication materials, managing social media and websites, conducting communications needs assessments, and supporting crisis communication. The position requires strong writing, digital communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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• Asistente de Apoyo Operativo

  World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Operational Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to WFP's project management and senior management teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating key processes, managing activities and schedules, maintaining databases, preparing reports and documents, and supporting decision-making with accurate information. The role involves handling routine administrative and financial tasks, maintaining records, communicating with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. The position requires strong organizational skills, data management capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of results.

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• Asociado de Programas Cash Based Transfer

  World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Asociado de Programas Cash Based Transfer role supports the implementation of cash-based transfer programs, ensuring efficient, transparent, and timely delivery of assistance to vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include technical and operational support in program design, monitoring, and evaluation, coordination with local partners and stakeholders, data management, and capacity-building efforts. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in cash-based interventions, and the ability to work in multicultural environments. The role is based in Lima, Peru, with a contract ending December 31, 2026.

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• Business Support Assistant

  World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Business Support Assistant in the Human Resources unit supports the operational management of key HR processes, ensuring accurate implementation of policies and procedures. Responsibilities include providing HR support and guidance to staff, coordinating with internal departments, compiling HR data for analysis and reporting, assisting with administrative HR activities such as onboarding, maintaining confidential personnel files and databases, preparing HR documents like contracts and certificates, and utilizing HR management systems for data entry and tracking. The role requires strong administrative and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and Workday, and knowledge of payroll and contract administration. The position is based in Lima, Peru, with a service contract until December 31, 2026.

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• Asistente de Recursos Humanos

  World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Human Resources Assistant supports the implementation of WFP's HR policies and procedures, ensuring effective and efficient HR services. Key responsibilities include providing general HR consultations, supporting staff development and training, acting as a liaison with internal departments, compiling HR data for analysis and reporting, assisting with administrative HR activities such as onboarding, maintaining confidential personnel files and databases, preparing HR documents like contracts and transfer letters, utilizing HR management systems for data entry and tracking deadlines, and supporting staff deployment during emergencies. The role requires strong administrative skills, knowledge of HR processes, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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• Registration Assistant

  UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Registration Assistant supports UNHCR's registration team in Lima, Peru, with a focus on processing asylum seekers and refugees. Key responsibilities include conducting registration interviews, maintaining accurate records, identifying vulnerable individuals, and referring them for protection follow-up. The role also involves liaising with protection staff and partners, providing interpretation services when needed, and supporting data management using UNHCR tools like BIMS and proGres. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in English (B2 level). The role is on-site in Lima, Peru, and is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) for six months with potential for extension.

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• Registration Assistant

  UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Registration Assistant supports UNHCR's registration team in Lima, Peru, with a focus on processing asylum seekers and refugees. Key responsibilities include conducting registration interviews, maintaining accurate records, identifying vulnerable individuals, and referring them for protection follow-up. The role also involves liaising with protection staff and partners, providing interpretation services when needed, and supporting data management using UNHCR tools like BIMS and proGres. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in English (B2 level). The role is on-site in Lima, Peru, and is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) for six months with potential for extension.

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• Asistente de Apoyo Operativo

  World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

  The Operational Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to WFP's project management and senior management teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating key processes, managing activities and schedules, maintaining databases, preparing reports and documents, and supporting decision-making with accurate information. The role involves handling routine administrative and financial tasks, maintaining records, communicating with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. The position requires strong organizational skills, data management capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of results.

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