Careers
Join UNHCR and make a difference
UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes, delivering life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water to help safeguard fundamental human rights and ensuring safety and dignity.
With 10,966 people working in over 130 countries, we use our expertise to protect and care for 65.6 million people worldwide.
Despite the many difficulties they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
UNHCR's greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures.
Types of employment
Entry Level
Entry level offers excellent opportunities to build a career at UNHCR.
Mid-career Professionals
Opportunities for those midway through their careers.
Support Personnel
Each position requires different qualifications and professional experience.
Important notices for applicants
Language Requirements
We are committed to the principle of multilingualism and require our international professional staff to be competent in at least two official UN languages.
What to expect working for UNHCR
What does job rotation mean? What is a non-family duty post? How does UNHCR encourage diversity and inclusion? These and other questions are answered in this section.