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United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

UN Subsidiary OrganOther Entities
Headquarters:
New York, United States
Hiring locations
30 locations
Active roles
50 active roles

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UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It works with governments, civil society, UN partners and communities to advance women’s rights, end violence against women and girls, strengthen economic empowerment and leadership, and promote women’s meaningful participation in peace, security, humanitarian action and decision-making. Its mandate combines global norms with country programming.

Quick facts:

Established
2010
Global Workforce
2,000+
Annual Budget
USD 500m+ (2025)

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UN Women Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
130
Jobs last month
23
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Bonn

Top Skills

  • Report Writing (27%)
  • Knowledge Management (23%)
  • Donor Reporting (20%)
  • Results-Based Management (RBM) (19%)
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (16%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Programme & Project Management17%
  2. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge14%
  3. Communications, Media & Advocacy10%
  4. Protection, Safeguarding & Social Services9%
  5. Policy, Governance & International Affairs9%

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree76%
  • Master’s degree61%
  • Secondary education14%
  • Doctorate1%

Top Contract Types

  • Consultancy42%
  • Volunteer19%
  • Roster2%

Experience Levels

  • Mid level46%
  • Entry level26%
  • Senior level23%
  • Intern / Grad5%

Required Languages

  • English82%
  • Spanish14%
  • Arabic11%

Most Advertised Grades

  • NPSA-95%
  • NPSA-104%
  • IPSA-103%
  • NO-B3%
  • NPSA-83%
  • P-23%

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Guides & Info

Explore UN Women’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.

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Why work at UN Women?

  • Advance gender equality through institutions

    Help transform laws, policies, services and budgets so women and girls thrive.

  • Support women’s voice in peace

    Strengthen meaningful participation, protection and leadership across peace and security contexts.

  • Work with field-based gender advocates

    Partner closely with governments, women’s organizations and communities in diverse countries.

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