UN Jobs in Madagascar 2026
Explore active UN jobs and international vacancies in Madagascar, with hiring duty stations, organizations, market insights and application guidance.
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All Madagascar Jobs
Showing 12 of 12 active roles.
Construction Engineering Technician - Analyst
Digital Impact Officer
Social Media and Communication Support
Analyste en développement de chaîne de valeur de l’entreprenariat et à la promotion du commerce extérieur
Logistics Senior Officer
Chief Nutrition
Contribution à l'analyse des données secondaires sur le genre à Madagascar
Small Grants Programme National Coordinator
Conception/Montage de mini-vidéos pour l'intégration du genre
Biomedical Engineering Technician - Associate
Appui à la mise à jour de la Politique Nationale de la Jeunesse - Groupe 1
Appui à la mise à jour de la Politique Nationale de la Jeunesse - Groupe 2
Popular Madagascar UN Job Searches
Common ways candidates explore Madagascar vacancies by duty station, opportunity type and employer.
About Madagascar
Madagascar is an Indian Ocean island of highlands, rainforest, southern plains and coast. Antananarivo is a dense hill city and administrative centre; Toamasina is the eastern port, while Antsirabe, Mahajanga, Antsiranana and Toliara have distinct roles. Distance and terrain shape daily life.
Relocation needs practical planning. In Antananarivo, traffic, steep streets and seasonal rain affect commuting; housing, power backup and water arrangements deserve attention before arrival. Roads and domestic flights can be disrupted during cyclone season. Private medical cover and a reliable local network are useful.
Madagascar’s international careers market is country-led rather than headquarters-led. The UN Country Team works from Antananarivo on food security, health, education, migration, livelihoods, governance and social protection. Field work follows cyclone response, disaster preparedness, drought resilience and biodiversity conservation across coastal, southern and northern regions.
Madagascar Hiring Duty Stations
All duty stations recorded in the directory, including current vacancies, known headquarters and archived listings. Only locations with an active vacancy are clickable.
- Jobs in Antananarivo6
- Jobs in Toamasina3
- Jobs in Mahajanga2
- Jobs in Morondava2
- Jobs in Toliara2
- Jobs in Ambovombe
- Jobs in Bekily
- Jobs in Fort Dauphin
- Jobs in Manakara
Organizations Hiring in Madagascar
Organizations represented in active Madagascar vacancies.
Working in Madagascar
Madagascar’s international employment market centres on Antananarivo’s UN common premises and offices, including IOM, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. Roles span food security, public health, disaster risk, climate resilience, education, protection and livelihoods; Toamasina and southern locations can entail travel. Contract category is decisive: internationally recruited staff, National Officers, General Service staff, UN Volunteers, consultants and Malagasy-law employees can have different salary, tax, insurance, residence, security and relocation arrangements. Confirm terms before applying.
Why Madagascar
Global biodiversity and climate work
Conservation, resilience and nature-based livelihoods create complex programme, policy and partnership roles.
Food-security and rural resilience
UN agencies support nutrition, agriculture, social protection and climate adaptation across vulnerable regions.
Disaster preparedness and recovery
Cyclones, drought and flooding require coordination, emergency response, logistics and risk-reduction expertise.
How to apply for UN jobs in Madagascar
Compare Madagascar vacancies on IGOJobs.com, then apply through the official system named by the legal employer. Antananarivo-based organizations do not share one recruitment account: UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, FAO, UNFPA and other entities use their own careers platforms or the method specified in each vacancy notice.
1Find the employer’s official recruitment route
Use IGOJobs to compare the duty station, organization, closing date and contract type, then select Apply now. Complete the application in the employer’s official system, not by sending a general CV to the UN common premises. A profile created for one agency does not transfer to another.
2Complete the employer-specific profile
Create the required online profile well before the closing date. Record the advertised education, years of experience, technical skills, languages and documents, then address each minimum requirement with dated evidence. Agencies may request a personal-history profile, CV, cover letter, writing sample, financial proposal or technical proposal, depending on the contract.
3Tailor language and field evidence
French and Malagasy can be important for government, community and partner-facing work; English requirements vary by employer and function. Show outcomes relevant to the notice, such as food security, public health, climate adaptation, disaster response, logistics, education, protection, data, monitoring or rural livelihoods. Follow the stated proficiency standard.
4Verify appointment and immigration status
Distinguish internationally recruited, National Officer, General Service, UN Volunteer, consultancy, internship and Malagasy-law roles. Ordinary foreign employment requires an employer-led work-permit and residence route. Eligible personnel of accredited international organizations may instead be processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ special visa and card framework. Ask the recruiting employer which route applies after selection.
5Prepare for assessment and relocation
Expect written tests, technical exercises, interviews, reference checks or presentations. Before moving, confirm the legal employer, contract duration, salary basis, tax treatment, insurance, medical cover, security arrangements, travel expectations, housing support and relocation package. Obtain written HR guidance on visa and residence documentation before travel.
Special visas and ordinary work authorization
Ordinary foreign employment requires a work permit requested by the future employer, an approved employment contract and the relevant long-stay visa/residence process. Eligible officials of regional or international organizations and accredited specialized agencies may instead be processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ special visa framework: a diplomatic visa/card or *visa de courtoisie* and *carte bleue*, as applicable. It is employer-led, status-specific and not an open work right.
Madagascar Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active Madagascar listings.
Active jobs
12
Added this month
12
+12 vs last monthOrganizations hiring
5
Most active month
August
Most active organization
UNDP
Most active duty station
Antananarivo
Top Job Functions
Top Contract Types
Madagascar International Careers FAQs
Do I need Malagasy nationality for an international-organization role?
Not for every post. Internationally recruited roles may be open to eligible candidates of many nationalities, whereas National Officer, General Service, UN Volunteer and locally recruited positions can require Malagasy nationality, permanent local eligibility or demonstrated local-language capacity. The vacancy and legal employer set the rule.
Are international-organization jobs only based in Antananarivo?
Antananarivo is the principal hub and home to the common UN premises, but it is not the only relevant location. Toamasina is important for cyclone-response operations, and programmes also operate in southern, northern and rural areas. Confirm the listed duty station, travel frequency, field security arrangements and housing support before applying.
Which languages matter for Madagascar-based roles?
Malagasy and French are official languages, and French is widely used in administration and many partner-facing roles. English is important for international coordination but is not a substitute where the vacancy requires French or Malagasy. State your proficiency precisely and follow the required and desired language fields in the notice.
Does every international employee receive a special visa or card?
No. The *visa de courtoisie* and *carte bleue*, or a diplomatic visa and card, apply only to eligible officials and staff connected with accredited organizations under that status. Consultants, locally recruited staff, interns and other contract holders may instead use ordinary employment and residence procedures. The employer confirms eligibility.
What should I check before accepting a field-based role?
Plan for operational realities as well as the job. Road conditions, weather, communications and access to health services can vary markedly between Antananarivo and field locations, especially during cyclones or heavy rain. Ask HR about the duty-station security assessment, travel policy, medical cover, evacuation support and accommodation.
Can I apply without previous UN experience?
Yes, if you meet the stated minimum requirements. Show comparable results in food security, health, climate, disaster preparedness, education, logistics, livelihoods, monitoring or programme management. Previous UN experience is useful only when the notice names it as essential or desirable; strong evidence against the criteria is what matters.