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UN Jobs in Lebanon 2026: Vacancies, Duty Stations, Careers

Find current UN jobs in Lebanon, United Nations vacancies, international organization careers, duty stations, application guidance and live hiring insights.

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Overview

Beirut combines UN regional policy work through ESCWA with a substantial country and humanitarian presence. International vacancies span economic and social policy, statistics, humanitarian coordination, refugee response, recovery, protection and programme operations.

Lebanon quick facts

CapitalBeirut
CurrencyLebanese pound (LBP)
RegionWestern Asia
LanguagesArabic; English and French are widely used in international work.
Calling code+961
Borders / contextIsrael; Syria

Active jobs in Lebanon

Recently published vacancies from the complete live directory.

32 active jobs
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National Legal Consultant

ESCWABeirut, Lebanon
Professional · CON3 days left4 days ago
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GIS and Renewable Energy Data Analyst

ESCWABeirut, LebanonRemote
Professional · CON10 days left4 days ago
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Consultants on Establishing a Regional Transport Information System (RTIS)

ESCWABeirut, LebanonRemote
Professional · CON3 days left4 days ago
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Multimedia Content and Campaign Producer

WFPBeirut, Lebanon
Professional (SSA-7) · CON11 days left4 days ago
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Senior Communications Associate

WFPBeirut, Lebanon
Professional (SC-7) · CON11 days left4 days ago
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Senior Full Stack Developer

IFRCMultiple locations
Professional6 days left5 days ago
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Senior Officer, AI Cloud and Security

IFRCMultiple locations
Professional6 days left5 days ago
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Senior Data Governance Officer

IFRCMultiple locations
Professional6 days left5 days ago
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Full Stack Developer

IFRCMultiple locations
Professional6 days left5 days ago
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Disaster Risk Management Legal Mapping Consultant

IFRCBeirut, Lebanon
Professional · CON10 days left5 days ago
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Grievances Officer

UNRWABeirut, Lebanon
General (14)9 days left5 days ago
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Intern

ESCWABeirut, LebanonRemote
Intern (I-1)10 days left5 days ago

Duty stations in Lebanon

Researched international-employment hubs and locations represented in the current vacancy directory.

  1. Beirut
  2. Naqoura
  3. Tripoli
  4. Zahle
  5. Tyre

Most Active Organizations

  1. UNRWA
  2. IFRC
  3. ESCWA
  4. WFP
  5. ILO
  6. UNICEF
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Popular Role Types

  1. Early
  2. Consultancies
  3. Senior
  4. Mid
  5. General Service
  6. Remote jobs
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UN Salary and Post Adjustment

+52.3%Current reference rate

UN common-system Professional and Director salaries combine a net base scale with duty-station post adjustment. Use the calculator to review the available Lebanon reference rate; the exact package depends on duty station, grade, step and appointment.

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International employment ecosystem

ESCWA headquarters roles differ from Lebanon country-response roles and from UNIFIL assignments in the south. Candidates should identify whether the post is regional, national, humanitarian or mission-based before tailoring evidence and language claims.

How to apply for UN and international jobs in Lebanon

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Search the correct hiring systems

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Start with current UN jobs in Lebanon, then use ESCWA, UNIFIL and UN agency recruitment systems. Apply only through the official destination shown on the vacancy.

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Choose the right duty station and mandate

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Separate regional economic-policy roles from crisis-response and peacekeeping support. Arabic, French or English requirements must be evidenced exactly as stated.

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Separate appointment categories

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Check whether the vacancy is internationally recruited, locally recruited, General Service, National Officer, consultancy, internship, volunteer or temporary. The same job title can carry different nationality, language, mobility and benefit conditions.

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Match every stated requirement

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Use the vacancy's required education, minimum experience, technical criteria and languages as a checklist. For Lebanon, the relevant language context is: Arabic; English and French are widely used in international work. Desired criteria can strengthen an eligible application but do not replace a missing minimum requirement.

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Verify status before relocating

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Host-country, mission and agency arrangements vary by appointment. Local eligibility, security conditions and movement requirements should be confirmed directly with HR. Confirm the employing entity, contract duration, duty station, salary system, insurance, tax treatment, relocation support and immigration documentation in writing.

Work authorization and appointment status

Host-country, mission and agency arrangements vary by appointment. Local eligibility, security conditions and movement requirements should be confirmed directly with HR.

Lebanon international careers FAQs

Where are most UN and international organization jobs in Lebanon?

Beirut, Naqoura, Tripoli are the principal markets covered by this guide. The live jobs page shows only duty stations currently present in processed vacancies.

Can I apply for a job in Lebanon from abroad?

Yes when the vacancy is internationally recruited or otherwise accepts external applicants. Locally recruited posts can require nationality, residence or existing work authorization.

Which organizations recruit in Lebanon?

Relevant recruitment channels include ESCWA, UNIFIL and UN agency recruitment systems. The organizations-hiring table on this page is generated from current vacancies, not a static employer claim.

Which languages matter for jobs in Lebanon?

Arabic; English and French are widely used in international work. Treat required and desired languages in the individual vacancy as authoritative.

Are the vacancy and organization counts live?

Yes. Counts, hiring organizations, role types and active duty stations come from active, processed IGO Jobs records and change as jobs open or close.