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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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
- Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development16%
- Protection, Safeguarding & Social Services13%
- Administration & Executive Support11%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy9%
- 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%
Top hiring duty stations
- 3 jobs
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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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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
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- Organization facts: Official website




