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

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

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Overview

Metro Manila is both a UN country-programme center and a major development-bank hub. The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Mandaluyong, while the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Office and numerous UN agencies manage regional and national programmes from the capital region.

Philippines quick facts

CapitalManila
CurrencyPhilippine peso (PHP)
RegionSouth-East Asia
LanguagesFilipino and English; local-language needs depend on the assignment.
Calling code+63
Borders / contextArchipelagic state in the western Pacific

Active jobs in Philippines

Recently published vacancies from the complete live directory.

60 active jobs
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National Migration Health Informatics Officer

IOMManila, Philippines
Professional (NO-C)11 days left3 days ago
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National Data Analytics Officer

IOMManila, Philippines
Professional (NO-C)11 days left3 days ago
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External Evaluator Consultant

IOMCotabato City, Philippines
Professional (UG) · CON11 days left3 days ago
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Health Emergency Data and Information Management Officer

WHOPhilippines
Volunteer (via UNV)11 days left3 days ago
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Safeguards Analyst

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional (TL-3)11 days left3 days ago
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Principal Partnerships Specialist

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional (TI3)11 days left3 days ago
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Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional11 days left3 days ago
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Retirement Benefits Analyst

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional11 days left3 days ago
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IT Analyst

UNDPCotabato City, Philippines
Professional (NPSA-8)4 days left4 days ago
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Senior Project Support Service Associate

IOMManila, Philippines
General (G-7)10 days left4 days ago
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Senior Operations Assistant

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional11 days left4 days ago
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Public Sector Economist

ADBManila, Philippines
Professional (TI1)10 days left4 days ago

Duty stations in Philippines

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

  1. Manila
  2. Mandaluyong
  3. Cotabato City
  4. Davao City
  5. Tacloban

Most Active Organizations

  1. ADB
  2. ICRC
  3. IOM
  4. UNFPA
  5. WHO
  6. UNDP
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Popular Role Types

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

+36.8%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 Philippines reference rate; the exact package depends on duty station, grade, step and appointment.

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International employment ecosystem

Vacancies span development finance, infrastructure, climate, health, disaster-risk management, procurement, digital systems and country-programme delivery. ADB uses its own titles and salary structure; WHO and other UN agencies use separate recruitment platforms and may distinguish regional from country-office posts.

How to apply for UN and international jobs in Philippines

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Search the correct hiring systems

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Start with current UN jobs in Philippines, then use ADB, WHO and individual UN agency recruitment portals. 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 ADB careers from UN agency applications. For field roles, demonstrate delivery experience in the relevant island, conflict, disaster or local-government context.

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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 Philippines, the relevant language context is: Filipino and English; local-language needs depend on the assignment. 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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International appointments, locally recruited roles and ADB or UN institutional status have different residence and work arrangements. Vacancy-specific eligibility remains decisive. 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

International appointments, locally recruited roles and ADB or UN institutional status have different residence and work arrangements. Vacancy-specific eligibility remains decisive.

Philippines international careers FAQs

Where are most UN and international organization jobs in Philippines?

Manila, Mandaluyong, Cotabato City 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 Philippines 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 Philippines?

Relevant recruitment channels include ADB, WHO and individual UN agency recruitment portals. The organizations-hiring table on this page is generated from current vacancies, not a static employer claim.

Which languages matter for jobs in Philippines?

Filipino and English; local-language needs depend on the assignment. 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.