Senior Movement Operations AssociateIOMNew Delhi, India14 days leftGeneral (G-7)2 days agoUN & IGO jobs in New Delhi
India
- Duty station conditions
- B Hardship
- Hiring organizations
- 9 organizations
- Active roles
- 13 active roles
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Senior Movement Operations AssociateIOMNew Delhi, India14 days leftGeneral (G-7)2 days ago
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About New Delhi
New Delhi is India’s planned administrative centre in the vast National Capital Region. Government districts, diplomatic enclaves, older markets and fast-changing satellite cities put Mughal-era monuments beside a modern metropolis.
Life here is strongly seasonal: intense summer heat, monsoon rain, cool winters and episodes of poor air quality shape routines. The Delhi Metro makes many commutes easier, yet distances and traffic remain substantial; housing near Lodhi Estate, Chanakyapuri or a regular office can change daily travel.
New Delhi is a major UN country and regional hub. WHO’s South-East Asia Regional Office and India country office sit alongside UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, UNHCR, UNESCO, UNOPS and UNODC’s Regional Office for South Asia. Roles range from public health and programme delivery to gender, migration, governance, drugs and crime, communications and operations.
- Working languages
- English and Hindi
- Known for
- Government & diplomacy · Historic monuments · Street food
- Avg. cost of living per person
- INR 49,000/month incl. basic rent
- Avg. salary
- INR 50,601/month net
New Delhi Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 36
- Jobs last month
- 3
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active organization
UNICEF
Top Skills
- Data Analysis (28%)
- Report Writing (26%)
- Knowledge Management (23%)
- Stakeholder Engagement (21%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (15%)
Top Job Functions
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge16%
- Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development12%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk10%
- Health & Medical10%
- Programme & Project Management7%
Top Sectors
- Global Health & Nutrition26%
- Development Finance & Banking15%
- Digital Technology & Connectivity15%
- Economic Development & Poverty Reduction15%
- Children & Youth10%
Top Contract Types
- Volunteer28%
- Consultancy26%
- Roster15%
Experience Levels
- Entry level31%
- Mid level31%
- Senior level31%
- Intern / Grad8%
Required Languages
- English97%
- Hindi10%
Most Advertised Grades
- GG5%
- G-63%
- G-73%
- GF3%
- GS-53%
- IPSA-113%
Top hiring Organizations
Guides & Info
Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in New Delhi.
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Why work in New Delhi?
India’s development partnership centre
Coordinate ambitious programmes with government, communities and partners across a vast federal system.
Regional public health leadership
Support health policy, emergency preparedness and technical cooperation across WHO South-East Asia.
Policy work with scale
Turn evidence into national and state-level action across India’s diverse development agenda.
UN salary
- Hardship classification[1]
- B Effective 2026-10-01
Career guides
How to apply for jobs in New Delhi
New Delhi has a dense UN country and regional market, but no shared recruitment or status route. Confirm the legal employer first, then follow its own portal, eligibility, language, appointment and India documentation requirements.
1Map country and regional roles+
Use New Delhi vacancies on IGO Jobs to compare the organization, function, contract and deadline. Establish whether a post belongs to a country office, WHO South-East Asia, UNODC’s South Asia office, a UN agency or another employer before planning the application.
2Open the employer’s official system+
Use Apply now on IGO Jobs or the employer careers site, then create the required account. WHO uses its own careers platform, as do UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, UNESCO, UNOPS and UNHCR. Do not assume a UN Careers account works for every entity.
3Check nationality and language terms+
Identify whether the role is Professional, National Officer, General Service, consultancy, internship, temporary or another appointment. Read Indian-national, local-commuting-area, residency and language requirements literally. National and local posts are not interchangeable with internationally recruited roles.
4Tailor evidence to India delivery+
Use the notice’s terms and show outcomes achieved with government, state, community, civil-society or private-sector partners. Link your experience directly to public health, child rights, gender, climate, livelihoods, migration, crime prevention, data, communications or operations.
5Submit and confirm employment status+
Save the vacancy and submission confirmation, then prepare for written, technical or competency-based assessments. If selected, confirm the legal employer, contract, benefits, work authorization or official-status process, and relocation support before making commitments.
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Questions about careers in New Delhi
Which organizations recruit in New Delhi?
New Delhi hosts WHO’s South-East Asia Regional Office and India office, plus UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, UNHCR, UNESCO, UNOPS and UNODC’s Regional Office for South Asia. The live hiring-organizations list shows active employers; every vacancy identifies its office and route.
Do I need Hindi for a job in New Delhi?
English is central to international work in New Delhi. Hindi can be valuable where work involves Indian government partners, communities, service providers or local communications, but it is not universal. Treat the required and desirable language fields in the official notice as decisive.
Is there one New Delhi application portal?
No. WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, UNESCO, UNOPS, UNHCR and UNODC operate separate careers sites or recruitment arrangements. UN Careers covers Secretariat entities, not the entire UN system. Start from the official application link attached to the individual vacancy.
Are all New Delhi roles internationally recruited?
No. The market includes international Professional roles, National Officer and local General Service appointments, consultancies, internships and temporary contracts. UNICEF and WHO notices can explicitly restrict National Officer or local posts to Indian nationals or the local commuting area.
Does a New Delhi job include a visa?
Not automatically. Visa or official-status arrangements depend on employer, contract and individual circumstances. International staff may receive employer support; locally recruited staff, consultants and other categories can follow different rules. Confirm documentation with the selected employer.
How long does New Delhi recruitment take?
No citywide timetable applies. Employers can use longlisting, written or technical tests, competency interviews, references and approvals in different sequences. Save the official notice and submission record, monitor the employer portal and do not relocate before receiving written terms.
Sources
- Hardship: ICSC mobility and hardship classification
- Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology