Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Canberra, AUCloses 22 Jul

This internship supports the Multi-Country Office in Canberra with legal protection and durable solutions portfolios across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. The intern contributes to legal research, operational casework, and advocacy efforts for forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

Geneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

The 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.

Geneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

The 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.

Washington, DC, USCloses 22 Jul

As the High Commissioner's senior representative in the United States, this role provides strategic vision and managerial oversight for the Washington office. The Representative leads advocacy, visibility, and fundraising campaigns to secure political and financial support for UNHCR's global mission from government and private sector stakeholders.

Bujumbura, BICloses 22 Jul

This role supports UNHCR registration and identity management activities, focusing on digital identity strategies and the inclusion of displaced persons into host state systems. The officer ensures that identity data is leveraged for protection, assistance delivery, and fraud mitigation while maintaining data privacy standards.

Juba, SSCloses 19 Jul

This role supports UNHCR efforts to advance refugee self-reliance and economic inclusion in South Sudan, with a focus on climate-resilient livelihoods. The officer facilitates partnerships with development actors and the private sector to strengthen the enabling environment for refugees and displaced persons to access financial services and employment.

Quito, ECCloses 20 Jul

This position supports the implementation and oversight of a KOICA-funded project within UNHCR's External Relations Unit in Ecuador. The coordinator ensures project activities align with results-based management principles while managing donor requirements, visibility efforts, and reporting for displaced populations.

Geneva, CHCloses 20 Jul

This 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.

Addis Ababa, ETCloses 20 Jul

This Junior Professional Officer position focuses on enhancing UNHCR's emergency response capacity through strategic planning, risk analysis, and the development of preparedness tools. The incumbent supports country operations and Regional Bureaux in drafting contingency plans and monitoring global crisis horizon scanning to ensure organizational readiness.