Current Vacancies

Careers and Recruitment

The work of UNHCR is diverse and highly challenging. It may range from one of many specialist positions in the agency's headquarters in Geneva to becoming a protection officer, program or logistics expert in some of the world's most difficult trouble spots such as Afghanistan or Liberia.

For more information about working with UNHCR abroad, visit UNHCR's international website. Links on the right-hand side of this page will bring you directly to the relevant pages on that site.

Thank you for your interest in working for UNHCR.

Vacancies and How to Apply

Useful information for applicants to externally advertised posts in the UN refugee agency.

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International Professional Roster

General information on UNHCR's recruitment process and sending applications for the roster.

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The Junior Professional Officer Programme

Information about the UNHCR JPO programme.

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Warning - Confidence Schemes and Scams - Employment Matters

Information for job-seekers regarding fraudulent schemes and scams using UNHCR's name.

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