How to find job opportunities

Almost all UNHCR vacancies are advertised on the UNHCR online recruitment platform, and new opportunities are regularly added.

Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed or considered.

Junior Professional Officer and United Nations Volunteers roles are advertised outside of this system. See the relevant page for more information on these positions.

Recruitment process

Screening

Applicants will undergo a screening process to determine whether they are suitable for the post they applied for. Education history, relevant work experience and qualifications will be considered to ensure we select the right person for the right job. Due consideration will be given to language needs, diversity and gender.

Assessments and competency-based interviews

Candidates who pass the basic eligibility screening will be requested to complete various assessments (language and functional assessments, as appropriate) and finally, candidates are sent for grading. Candidates who pass these assessments will be contacted by a recruiter according to the needs of UNHCR to fill positions.

UNHCR works with the best talent. To ensure we hire the right person for the right job, competency-based interviews will be conducted. Such interviews are based on the concept that past behaviour and experience is the best indicator of future performance. In other words, your history tells a story about you: your talents, skills, abilities, knowledge and actual experience in handling a variety of situations.

Appointment

Apart from ensuring previous education and work experiences have been verified, we also make sure the person we hire is a team-player and can fit into the organization’s culture, is able to thrive and work in a multicultural organization with a passion to serve people displaced and stateless people.  Successful candidates will receive an official offer from UNHCR. As part of this process, our dedicated recruiters will respond to candidates’ inquiries to support a smooth transition to their new position. Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under the UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to various clearances including proof of COVID vaccination.