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UN jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Türkiye. 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
- 5
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Regional Project Manager [Open to Tier 0, 1 and 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Regional Project Manager will lead and manage the implementation of a multi-country socio-economic vulnerability survey of Roma communities in the Western Balkans and Turkiye, funded by the EU's DG-ENEST. The role involves day-to-day project management, financial and administrative oversight, coordination with stakeholders, monitoring and reporting, and contributing to regional knowledge management. The position supports UNDP's broader mission on inclusive growth and social inclusion, with a focus on marginalized communities. The incumbent will work within the Istanbul Regional Hub, ensuring alignment with UNDP's standards and contributing to analytical quality and data literacy initiatives.
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Administrative Associate (Re-advertisted - External)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Administrative Associate provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support to the UNV Regional Office and its Field Units. Key responsibilities include managing financial records, processing travel requests and claims, supporting procurement processes, maintaining administrative controls, organizing events, and ensuring compliance with organizational systems and procedures. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in ERP systems and office software, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders including UNDP offices, government entities, and private sector partners. The incumbent supports budget management, asset tracking, travel arrangements, and knowledge sharing initiatives while maintaining accurate documentation and filing systems.
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Quantitative Research Intern - Crisis & Resilience Portfolio
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Quantitative Research Intern will support the Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) under the Crisis and Resilience Portfolio. The role involves gathering and synthesizing information on agricultural systems, value chain development, and private sector resilience in fragile contexts. Interns will conduct quantitative analysis using statistical software (R, Python, Stata), manage data, and assist in preparing reports and visualizations. The position supports UNDP's mission to engage the private sector in sustainable development, particularly in conflict-affected and fragile settings. The internship is designed to complement academic studies with practical experience in development challenges, including humanitarian crises, disaster risk reduction, and climate change.
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Agentic AI Research Intern (Home-based)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks an Agentic AI Research Intern to support its Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) SDG AI Lab. The intern will contribute to research and development of Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs), to address global development challenges such as poverty, inequality, and digital inclusion. Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting analytical briefs, developing agentic AI tools and workflows, and supporting implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. The role offers hands-on experience in digital innovation for sustainable development within an international organization. The internship is remote-based in Istanbul, Türkiye, and provides practical exposure to UNDP's standards and workflows.
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GIS Course Guide Fellowship - Portuguese Speaking
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye
This fellowship supports the Future Tech Leaders Programme in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries by developing and delivering Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training components. The fellow will design curriculum materials, facilitate learning collaboratives, host office hours, and monitor participant progress. Responsibilities also include supporting community events, assisting with the FTL Angola implementation, and contributing to the SDG AI Lab’s research and knowledge management efforts. The role requires applying geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization techniques to build analytics and cartographic products using QGIS or ArcGIS. The ideal candidate is a current postgraduate student with strong programming skills, practical experience in geospatial workflows, and fluency in Portuguese and English. The position emphasizes innovative teaching, remote facilitation, analytical problem-solving, and adaptability within a diverse, global development context. Candidates will collaborate with UNDP, Brazilian Space Agency, and international partners to harness AI and GIS for sustainable development, while maintaining rigorous standards of equity, inclusion, and professional conduct.
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