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Search all jobsLast checked 16 July 2026 · 54 roles
- Swiss Public Affairs Coordinator
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Swiss Public Affairs Coordinator supports the World Economic Forum's engagement with the Swiss government at federal, cantonal, and communal levels. The role focuses on managing logistics, administrative processes, and project coordination to maintain trusted relationships with host country stakeholders.
- Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)
WHO
Geneva, CHCloses 18 JulBased within Unitaid, this role manages strategic sourcing and supply activities for innovative health products targeting HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The manager designs market-shaping interventions and coordinates with global health partners to ensure equitable access to essential commodities in low- and middle-income countries.
- Chief of Investigation (Fraud and Financial Misconduct)
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 23 JulThe Chief of Investigation leads the strategic fraud and financial irregularities portfolio within the Office of Internal Oversight. The role is responsible for managing complex investigations into misconduct involving staff, vendors, and partners while ensuring integrity and accountability across global operations.
- Administrative Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 24 AugThis position heads the Administration Section of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) in Geneva. The officer oversees budget, finance, human resources, and general support services to ensure the effective implementation of the mandate to investigate serious international crimes.
- Programme Management Officer
UNDRR
Geneva, CHCloses 9 AugThis role supports the International Recovery Platform (IRP) and UNDRR in strengthening global disaster recovery readiness and the Build Back Better principle. The officer coordinates secretariat services for the IRP, manages partnerships with national governments and international organizations, and provides technical assistance for resilient recovery governance.
- Associate Economic Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 17 JulThis role is located within the Sustainable Transport Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The officer supports the Inland Transport Committee by conducting economic research, analyzing sector-specific data, and assisting in the implementation of the ITC Decarbonization Strategy.
- Education Specialist (Emergencies)
UNICEF
Geneva, CHCloses 24 JulThis role supports the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) fund by overseeing a portfolio of country investments in education for emergency and protracted crisis settings. The specialist ensures strategic alignment, quality assurance, and effective programme delivery across multi-country portfolios while coordinating with global stakeholders and donors.
- Coordination and Support Officer (Operations)
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 22 JulThis role provides strategic, technical, and organizational support to the Deputy Director General for Operations (DDG-O) and the broader Operations Pillar. The officer coordinates across various departments and regional offices to ensure institutional oversight of IOM global operational portfolio and facilitates high-level decision-making through data analysis and reporting.
- Systems and Operations Engineer
WTO
Geneva, CHCloses 6 AugThe World Trade Organization is seeking a Systems and Operations Engineer to manage a portfolio of IT services including Unified Endpoint Management and Active Directory administration. The role focuses on optimizing service delivery, driving digital transformation, and integrating AI-driven analytics to enhance operational performance within the Client Services Section.
- Associate Programme Officer (Making Trade Happen)
ITC
Geneva, CHCloses 17 JulThis role supports the Making Trade Happen project within the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section. The officer assists small and medium-sized enterprises in navigating global trade landscapes and exporting to international markets through technical capacity building and strategic partnerships.
- Associate Population Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 16 JulThis position is located in the Population Unit of the UNECE Sustainable Development and Population Division in Geneva. The officer supports intergovernmental processes and analytical tasks focused on population ageing, intergenerational relations, and gender policy within the UNECE region.
- Programme Officer (Making Trade Happen)
ITC
Geneva, CHCloses 17 JulThe Programme Officer leads the Making Trade Happen project and other initiatives within the Sector Competitiveness Section to develop sustainable market-driven solutions. The role involves managing project implementation, conducting sector-level research, and coordinating policy development to enhance enterprise competitiveness in developing countries.
- Human Rights Officer and Child Rights Adviser
OHCHR
Geneva, CHCloses 23 JulThis position is based in the Investigation Support Section of the Human Rights Inquiries Branch in Geneva. The incumbent conducts investigations into alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, specifically advising on child protection and gender-sensitive interviewing techniques.
- Director, Humanitarian Sector Division
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 22 AugThe Director provides strategic leadership for the Humanitarian Sector Division within OCHA, overseeing global support for humanitarian assistance and reform activities. The role involves managing a large, geographically dispersed workforce to ensure integrated delivery of coordination, policy, and information functions under the Humanitarian Reset initiative.
- Head, Education, Skills and Learning
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Head leads the thematic portfolio for education and skills within the Centre for the New Economy and Society, shaping the global socio-economic agenda through public-private cooperation. This leadership role manages a team of specialists and a diverse network of initiatives, including the Reskilling Revolution and the Future of Jobs Report.
- Communication and Awareness Raising Officer
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThe Communication and Awareness Raising Officer coordinates the design and implementation of advocacy and visibility efforts for the COMPASS and COMPASS MPF portfolios. The role focuses on integrating digital solutions and social and behavioural change approaches into migration programming to enhance outreach and impact.
- Programme Officer (Resettlement and Movement Management)
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThis role supports the implementation of Resettlement and Movement Management projects at IOM Headquarters. The officer assists with project review, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and internal coordination to facilitate the organized movement of refugees and migrants.
- Staff Travel Officer
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThe Staff Travel Officer manages the performance and service delivery of the Staff Travel Team, supporting official travel and emergency deployments across the organization. The role ensures compliance with travel policies and entitlements while promoting cost-effective practices and high standards of customer service.
- Chief, Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThe Chief leads IOM's institutional efforts to advance a systemic approach to crisis preparedness and humanitarian response globally. This senior role manages a diverse portfolio including surge capacity, WASH, shelter, and camp coordination while ensuring alignment with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028.
- Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Director
UNHCR
Geneva, CHCloses 22 JulThe Controller serves as the principal advisor to the High Commissioner on financial management, resource allocation, and organizational stewardship. This executive role leads the Division of Resource Management, overseeing global budgeting, treasury operations, and the modernization of administrative functions through digital transformation.
- Head of Evaluation Office
UNHCR
Geneva, CHCloses 22 JulThe Head of Evaluation Office provides senior-level leadership and quality oversight of the evaluation function at UNHCR, reporting directly to the High Commissioner to ensure independence. The incumbent leads the development of evaluation policies and strategies while coordinating centralized and decentralized evaluation activities across headquarters and field operations.
- Account Manager, Partner Success, Africa
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager joins the Business Engagement Africa team to build and strengthen relationships with Partner representatives across a diverse portfolio of industries. The role focuses on delivering high-quality engagement, ensuring partner retention, and integrating organizations into the Forum ecosystem to address regional and systemic issues.
- Deputy Executive Director
ITC
Geneva, CHCloses 6 AugThe Deputy Executive Director directs the operationalization of ITC programmes and ensures human and financial resources are aligned to deliver trade solutions for developing countries. This senior leadership role involves formulating organizational strategies, overseeing administrative and technical divisions, and representing the agency at high-level international forums.
- Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)
WHO
Geneva, CHCloses 17 JulThe Unit Head leads the AI and Frontier Technologies unit within the Department of Digital, Data and AI, providing technical leadership and managerial oversight. The role focuses on advancing the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into global health metrics and healthcare delivery systems.
- AI Solution Architecture Lead
WEF
Geneva, CHThe AI Solution Architecture Lead supports the Forum's digital transformation by designing robust and scalable AI solutions across a multi-product ecosystem. This role bridges business vision and technical execution, setting high-level architecture principles and building an internal practice for end-to-end AI delivery.
- Chief Strategy Officer
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 16 JulThe Chief Strategy Officer leads the Department of Data, Insight and Policy (DDIP) in advancing resource mobilization, partnership building, and strategic coordination. The role focuses on creating synergy between data, artificial intelligence, and migration policy to support IOM operations and global flagship initiatives.
- Financial Policy Officer (Private Sector Funding and Partnership)
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 16 JulThis role focuses on financial policy and structuring for private sector engagements within the Department of Financial and Administrative Management. The officer provides technical guidance on innovative funding approaches, financial governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate scaled-up collaboration with private sector partners.
- Programme Management Officer
UNEP
Geneva, CHCloses 2 AugThis role leads UNEP's work on private finance policy and regulation within the Industry and Economy Division. The incumbent develops strategies to direct private capital toward sustainable development and provides technical assistance on financial policy frameworks like taxonomies and disclosure standards.
- Programme Management Officer (Sustainable Finance)
UNEP
Geneva, CHCloses 2 AugThis position is located within UNEP's Industry and Economy Division in Geneva. The officer leads work on private finance policy and regulation to direct capital toward sustainable, high-impact sectors and stable financial systems.
- Legal Affairs Officer
WTO
Geneva, CHCloses 31 JulThe World Trade Organization is seeking a Legal Affairs Officer to join the Trade and Environment Division. The successful candidate will support committee work and provide analytical expertise on the intersection of international trade and environmental issues, including climate change and circular economy.
- Associate Benefits Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 1 AugThis position is located in the Medical Insurance Section at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent manages the administrative unit and provides expert guidance on medical insurance operations, including membership, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
- Legal Officer
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 21 JulThe Legal Officer works within the Institutional Law and Programme Support Division to provide legal advice on the mandate, functions, and legal status of the International Organization for Migration. The role involves conducting research on public international law and drafting legal opinions to ensure organizational activities comply with the IOM Constitution and international legal frameworks.
- Associate Donor Relations Officer
UNHCR
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThis Junior Professional Officer position supports UNHCR's Global Public Partnerships and Financing Service in maintaining dialogue with governmental donors and UN agencies. The role focuses on mobilizing political and financial support, managing donor contributions, and providing information on UNHCR operations to sustain humanitarian funding.
- Chief of Section, Public Information
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 15 AugThis position leads the Radio, Television, and Webcast Section within the UN Information Service in Geneva. The incumbent manages multimedia news coverage, production budgets, and a multilingual team to ensure high-quality broadcast and digital content for global audiences.
- Specialist, Middle East and North Africa, Centre for Energy and Materials
WEF
Geneva, CHThis role supports the Emerging Markets Deployment team within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on advancing energy and industrial transitions in the Middle East and North Africa. The specialist facilitates public-private cooperation by delivering regional projects, managing stakeholder consultations, and coordinating with the Saudi Arabia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Data and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence
WEF
Geneva, CHThis role manages the creation and integration of data-driven content for the Strategic Intelligence platform, focusing on data journalism and foresight. The Lead conceptualizes high-quality visualizations and manages a portfolio of Transformation Maps to support global decision-making. This is a temporary maternity cover position based in Geneva.
- Chief of Protocol
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 14 AugThe Chief of Protocol leads the Protocol and Liaison Service at the United Nations Office at Geneva, serving as the primary authority on diplomatic practice and host country relations. The role involves managing high-level visits from Heads of State, overseeing accreditation for Permanent Missions, and providing strategic advice to the Director-General on matters of precedence and diplomatic immunity.
- Events Security Specialist
WEF
Geneva, CHThis role serves as the deputy to the Global Events Security Manager, providing leadership and operational oversight for the World Economic Forum security function. The specialist is responsible for planning and executing security operations for major global summits and independently managing security for mid-sized events.
- Mobile Engineering Lead
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Mobile Engineering Lead takes ownership of the World Economic Forum's mobile platforms, overseeing the development and lifecycle of iOS and Android applications. Working within the IT team, the role drives digital engagement by bringing products from conception to launch in collaboration with cross-functional engineering and product teams.
- Director
WTO
Geneva, CHCloses 23 JulThe Director leads the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, overseeing the WTO's technical assistance and training programs for developing and least-developed countries. The role involves strategic planning, resource mobilization, and managing a multidisciplinary team of over 40 staff to enhance trade capacity and participation in the multilateral trading system.
- HRIS Manager
WTO
Geneva, CHCloses 23 JulThe HRIS Manager oversees the strategic and operational management of the World Trade Organization's Workday system. The role focuses on strengthening system governance, optimizing functional modules, and leading continuous process improvements across human resources functions.
- Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
UNEP
Geneva, CHCloses 24 JulThis role supports the CITES Secretariat Enforcement Unit in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of strategies to combat wildlife and forest crime. The officer facilitates collaboration between national enforcement agencies and international partners to address illegal wildlife trade, including issues related to corruption and money laundering.
- Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
UNEP
Geneva, CHCloses 24 JulThis role supports the CITES Secretariat Enforcement Unit in coordinating and monitoring strategies to combat wildlife and forest crime. The officer facilitates collaboration between national enforcement agencies and international partners to ensure international trade does not threaten the survival of wild species.
- External Relations Officer (Capacity Building)
OHCHR
Geneva, CHCloses 1 AugThis role is located within the Donor and External Relations Section of OHCHR in Geneva. The incumbent leads resource mobilization capacity building, develops strategic partnerships with diverse donors, and ensures a consistent office-wide approach to fundraising and donor relations.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy, Korea and North Asia
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager builds and reinforces strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in the Asia Pacific region, with a primary focus on the South Korean market. The role involves developing tailored engagement plans that align partner business priorities with the Forum's industry and regional agendas.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy (ASEAN Region)
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager builds and reinforces strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in the Asia Pacific region, specifically focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The role involves developing tailored engagement plans to align partner business priorities with the Forum's industry communities and global centers.
- Grant Accounting Manager
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Grant Accounting Manager leads the grant accounting team to ensure operational excellence, robust financial controls, and high-quality service delivery. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role oversees month-end closing activities and ensures compliance with grantor requirements and accounting standards.
- Specialist, Large-Scale Industrial Technology Adoption
WEF
Geneva, CHThis role drives the global expansion of the Lighthouse Operating System by translating industrial transformation principles into national applications. The Specialist operates at the intersection of data science and ecosystem engagement to help governments and industry partners adopt advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Political Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 26 JulThis position is located in the office of the United Nations Representative to the Geneva International Discussions (UNRGID). The officer provides substantive advice and political analysis to support the UN role as Co-Chair of the Geneva Discussions and Chair of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM).
- Public Information Officer (Social Media and Multimedia News)
OHCHR
Geneva, CHCloses 25 JulThis role is located in the Media Outreach and Spokesperson's Office of OHCHR in Geneva. The incumbent develops high-impact multimedia content and manages social media platforms to strengthen the organization's brand and human rights advocacy.
- Security Coordination Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 19 JulThis role is located within the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in Geneva, focusing on security for investigations into serious crimes in Syria. The officer manages security and safety for personnel, offices, and field operations while advising the Head of the Mechanism on risk management strategies.
- Head of Global Real Estate
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Head of Global Real Estate defines and executes the organization's global real estate strategy across a complex international footprint including Switzerland, the US, China, India, and Japan. Reporting to the CFO, the role serves as the principal advisor to the Managing Board on portfolio governance, capital allocation, and long-term footprint planning.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy, India and South Asia
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager manages a portfolio of major Indian and South Asian companies to drive their engagement with the World Economic Forum's global initiatives. The role involves building strategic relationships with business executives and aligning corporate objectives with the Forum's industry and regional agendas.
- Lead, Global Materials Collaboration
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Lead manages the Materials Collaboration workstream within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on circular economy and international cooperation. The role involves deepening business engagement and strengthening regional collaboration, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, to elevate regional perspectives into global materials dialogue.
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