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UN & IGO jobs in Lyon

France

Hiring organizations
2 organizations
Active roles
16 active roles

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About Lyon

Lyon is a specialized global-health and research location, especially through the International Agency for Research on Cancer. It is distinct from Paris's diplomatic ecosystem and offers a concentrated market for scientific research, epidemiology, laboratory and data work, research administration, communications, and institutional services.

International role
International health and cancer-research hub
Core context
Research, epidemiology, evidence, data, scientific communication, and administration
Language context
English and French needs vary by post

Lyon Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
16
Jobs last month
3
Most active month
October ’26
Most active organization
INTERPOL

Top Skills

  • Budget Management (20%)
  • Report Writing (20%)
  • Partnership Development (15%)
  • Performance Management (15%)
  • Public Speaking (15%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Legal, Rule of Law & Justice18%
  2. Operations, Strategy & Leadership18%
  3. IT, Software & Cybersecurity12%
  4. Product, Innovation & Digital Transformation9%
  5. Data, AI & Analytics6%

Top Sectors

  • Justice, Crime & Drug Control85%
  • Children & Youth10%
  • Global Health & Nutrition10%
  • Digital Technology & Connectivity5%
  • Peace, Security & Peacekeeping5%

Top Contract Types

  • Roster25%

Experience Levels

  • Leadership45%
  • Intern / Grad15%
  • Mid level15%
  • Senior level15%

Required Languages

  • English90%
  • Arabic5%
  • French5%

Most Advertised Grades

  • 220%
  • 420%
  • 515%
  • 310%
  • P-210%
  • 15%

Top hiring Organizations

Guides & Info

Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in Lyon.

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How to apply for jobs in Lyon

1Choose a relevant vacancy

Compare your experience, education, skills and languages with the requirements in the official notice.

2Prepare your application

Tailor your CV and cover letter to the role, using specific examples from your experience.

3Apply through the employer

Follow Apply now to the official recruitment portal and submit before the stated deadline.

Questions about careers in Lyon

What makes Lyon distinctive?

It is associated with international health research and scientific institutions, including cancer research.

Are all roles scientific?

No. Research organizations also recruit in operations, communications, finance, IT, and administration.

What should candidates check?

Use the official vacancy for the precise employer, technical prerequisites, languages, and appointment conditions.

Sources

  1. Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology

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