At UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, our dedicated staff take the lead in protecting and advocating for people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world.We are looking for talented, motivated and passionate individuals to join our team.
UNHCR employs 20,305 people in 136 countries.
Our dedicated and passionate team work around the clock in a variety of roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more.
They lead international action to protect displaced people, deliver life-saving assistance, safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future.
We are always on the lookout for talented, motivated and passionate staff to join our team.
If you are a former UNHCR staff member (locally recruited or international) who held a fixed-term or indefinite appointment (within 2 years for males and 5 years for females) and wish to apply to regular positions in your previous staff category, please reach out to our help desk at ****** for guidance on available vacancies and the application process.
We operate in challenging, volatile and even dangerous contexts, assisting and protecting people making extraordinary efforts to survive. As a front-line organization at the ready in emergencies, we need colleagues who:
are passionate about our mission and inspire others with their dedication and work ethic
are willing to serve in hardship locations and emergency operations
are professionals with high integrity who can respond to the needs of people forced to flee across the globe in a responsible and reliable manner
thrive in a diverse and multicultural work environment
bring innovative ideas, skills and solutions to help save lives and build a better future for people forced to flee
are results-oriented, flexible and determined to make a difference
have successfully completed their secondary education (general/field service)
bring relevant work experience and skills
are proficient in English (working knowledge of another UN language may be required).
Commitment to diversity and inclusionUNHCR's workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Disability inclusionIf you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form in our recruitment platform.
Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request.
Allcandidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.#J-18808-Ljbffr