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UNHCR jobs & careers

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

UN Subsidiary OrganOther Entities
Headquarters:
Geneva, Switzerland
Hiring locations
10 locations
Active roles
13 active roles

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Mandate

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, protects people forced to flee conflict and persecution, people displaced inside their own countries and stateless people. It works with governments, communities and partners to provide protection and emergency assistance, safeguard rights and pursue durable solutions such as voluntary return, local inclusion, resettlement and complementary pathways. It also coordinates international action for refugees.

Quick facts:

Established
1950
Global Workforce
17,400+
Annual Budget
USD 8.505bn (2026)

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UNHCR Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
23
Jobs last month
9
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Dar es Salaam

Top Skills

  • Data Analysis (16%)
  • Donor Reporting (13%)
  • Records Management (13%)
  • Administrative Coordination (9%)
  • Content Development (9%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development16%
  2. Protection, Safeguarding & Social Services13%
  3. Administration & Executive Support11%
  4. Communications, Media & Advocacy9%
  5. Data, AI & Analytics7%

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree78%
  • Secondary education53%
  • Master’s degree28%
  • Doctorate19%

Top Contract Types

  • Volunteer13%
  • Temporary6%
  • Consultancy3%

Experience Levels

  • Entry level44%
  • Mid level31%
  • Intern / Grad22%
  • Leadership3%

Required Languages

  • English78%
  • Arabic16%
  • French16%

Most Advertised Grades

  • GS-613%
  • GS-36%
  • D-13%
  • GS-23%
  • GS-53%
  • NO-A3%

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Guides & Info

Explore UNHCR’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 UNHCR?

  • Put protection principles into practice

    Help displaced and stateless people access safety, rights, services and solutions.

  • Combine emergency response with solutions

    Support immediate assistance while advancing inclusion, voluntary return and resettlement pathways.

  • Build a field-centred humanitarian career

    Work alongside communities, authorities and partners across diverse operational contexts worldwide.

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