Want to apply for a job or a traineeship at the UNHCR? Great! We’re always glad to hear from motivated candidates who want to join our cause. Before applying, we suggest you take our “Refugee or Migrant” quiz to test your knowledge.
Working with UNHCR is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of refugees and other displaced people around the globe.
You can support UNHCR’s work in many different ways, depending on your interests and the available opportunities. Any support – small or large – is important. Dedicating your time and talents to support UNHCR’s work is a significant contribution, irrespective of whether you dedicate an hour, a day, a few months, a decade, or even longer.
If you want to contribute to UNHCR’s important work protecting refugees and other displaced people, and you meet the requirements, there are many available employment opportunities in Northern Europe and around the globe.
Global Opportunities
All information on vacancies in UNHCR operations around the world is available from the UNHCR Careers Website.
Regional Opportunities
All available vacancies at the UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe are advertised on this page. Please check back regularly to see if new opportunities have become available.
Communication Consultant – Estonia
The Consultant will identify, map and create networks with media outlets, journalists and NGOs who could promote UNHCR messages. The Consultant will analyze the Estonian media landscape and will provide regular media monitoring reports, translation of press releases and help with contacting journalists in Estonia.
Intern – External Relations Unit
The External Relations Unit supports UNHCR in its resource mobilization efforts in securing and increasing political and financial support from the Northern Europe countries, who are among UNHCR’s main partners and donors, by providing political intelligence, risk management and public diplomacy.