MONUSCO Jobs 2026
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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About MONUSCO
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a peacekeeping operation established in July 2010, succeeding MONUC. Its mandate includes protecting civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence, while supporting the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in stabilization and peace consolidation. The Mission is headquartered in Kinshasa and operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Established
- 2010
- Global Presence
- 1 country — Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Working with MONUSCO
Working at MONUSCO means supporting a peace operation whose work is rooted in civilian protection and stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Civilian careers include political affairs, human rights, rule of law, public information, logistics, engineering, supply chain, aviation support, finance, human resources and administration. Roles can be based in Kinshasa or field locations and require practical coordination across mission components, Congolese institutions and humanitarian actors in a demanding security environment.
Why Work at MONUSCO?
Support civilian protection and stabilization
Contribute directly to a Security Council-mandated mission serving people affected by conflict and insecurity.
Work across mission and local counterparts
Coordinate political, human-rights, operational and support expertise with Congolese and humanitarian partners.
Deliver in a complex field operation
Build experience in a large peacekeeping environment where operational services underpin mandate delivery.
How to Apply for MONUSCO Jobs
Once you find a suitable MONUSCO civilian vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN Careers Portal, submit your application through the official United Nations recruitment system. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official MONUSCO application route ↗1Find civilian MONUSCO vacancies in UN Careers
Search the job feed for **United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo** or **MONUSCO**. Confirm the listed duty station, category and contract type. This route is for civilian posts; military and police personnel are contributed by Member States through separate national processes.
2Read the mission-specific operating conditions
Review the organizational setting, field location, travel, security conditions and reporting line. A Kinshasa-based support role is not the same as a field post in eastern DRC. Match your application to the actual mandate contribution—such as protection, political analysis, human rights or mission support—specified in the announcement.
3Submit the complete Inspira record
Select **Apply Now** to sign in to Inspira and complete all required experience, education, language and screening fields. Use precise dates and responsibilities, and attach documents only when requested. Your online application must show how your experience meets each stated requirement before the closing date.
4Prepare for a field-mission assessment
Monitor the email connected to Inspira after submission. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a written assessment, technical exercise or competency-based interview. Prepare evidence of sound judgement, respectful collaboration, delivery under constraints and the technical skills named in the position; do not disclose sensitive information from prior assignments.
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Active jobs
5
Added this month
5
+5 vs last monthTypical posting age
6 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
Bunia
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Frequently asked questions about MONUSCO careers
Where do I apply for MONUSCO jobs?+
For civilian roles, use UN Careers and Inspira. Search MONUSCO or its full Mission name, open the vacancy and select Apply Now. The official notice controls the duty station, contract category, deadline and documents. Do not apply through mission social-media accounts or assume that an email application will be accepted unless the notice explicitly says so.
Does MONUSCO recruit military and police personnel through UN Careers?+
No. UN Careers is the route for civilian positions. Uniformed military and police personnel are provided by Member States through their national authorities and UN deployment arrangements, rather than personal applications to a civilian MONUSCO vacancy. Check the category in the job notice so you use the correct recruitment route.
What is MONUSCO’s mandate?+
MONUSCO was established in July 2010 and is mandated, among other tasks, to protect civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence, and to support stabilization and peace consolidation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Each civilian job supports that mandate through a defined substantive or operational function.
Where are MONUSCO jobs based?+
The Mission is headquartered in Kinshasa and operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A vacancy can be located at headquarters or a field location, with distinct security, travel and living conditions. Read the live announcement in full and assess the stated duty station rather than assuming every position is based in Kinshasa.