Human Resources AssistantUNODCNairobi, Kenya12 days leftGeneral (G-5)3 days agoUNODC jobs & careers
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UN SecretariatDepartments and Offices- Headquarters:
- Vienna, Austria
- Hiring locations
- 6 locations
- Active roles
- 14 active roles
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UNODC is the United Nations office that helps Member States prevent and address illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism while strengthening justice and the rule of law. It combines policy support, global research, treaty and intergovernmental services, forensic and technical expertise, and field-based assistance. Its work helps countries build institutions that can investigate crime, protect victims and cooperate across borders while respecting human rights.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1997
- Global Workforce
- 2,167
- Annual Budget
- USD 366m planned annual expenditure (2026–27)
Latest UNODC vacancies
Human Resources AssistantUNODCNairobi, Kenya12 days leftGeneral (G-5)3 days ago
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UNODC Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 45
- Jobs last month
- 7
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Vienna
Top Skills
- Data Analysis (31%)
- Report Writing (27%)
- Data Visualization (25%)
- Donor Reporting (13%)
- Legal Research (12%)
Top Job Functions
- Programme & Project Management21%
- Legal, Rule of Law & Justice19%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs10%
- Administration & Executive Support9%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge8%
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree90%
- Master’s degree67%
- Secondary education31%
- Doctorate12%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy35%
- Temporary10%
- Volunteer10%
Experience Levels
- Entry level37%
- Mid level31%
- Senior level19%
- Intern / Grad13%
Required Languages
- English83%
- Spanish13%
- French12%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-113%
- G-56%
- G-66%
- LICA-66%
- P-26%
- P-36%
Top hiring duty stations
Guides & Info
Explore UNODC’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 UNODC?
Strengthen justice across borders
Help institutions tackle transnational threats while protecting rights, due process and victims.
Combine evidence with frontline practice
Connect global research and forensic expertise to practical support for national authorities.
Build safer, more resilient institutions
Work with justice systems, communities and partners on lasting prevention and accountability.
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by UNODC: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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