UN Women Jobs 2026
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
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ONU Mujeres: Elaboración de una propuesta técnica que contribuya a la armonización de la Estrategia Nacional para el Abordaje y Transformación de la Conflictividad con la Guía para la Atención de Conflictos - Guatemala - Contrato Individual
Facilitación Metodológica para la Construcción de una Política Institucional de Igualdad de Género
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About UN Women
UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It works with governments, civil society, UN partners and communities to advance women’s rights, end violence against women and girls, strengthen economic empowerment and leadership, and promote women’s meaningful participation in peace, security, humanitarian action and decision-making. Its mandate combines global norms with country programming.
- Established
- 2010
- Global Workforce
- 2,000+
- Annual Budget
- USD 500m+ (2025)
- Global Presence
- 100+ countries
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Working with UN Women
UN Women’s work is fundamentally about power, rights and institutions. The organization supports legal and policy change, services and prevention work, public financing, gender data, women’s economic empowerment and women’s leadership. Careers therefore require more than general development experience. A programme colleague may need to understand how a law, budget or service excludes women and girls; a peace-and-security specialist may support women’s participation in negotiations; a data professional may expose inequalities.
Why Work at UN Women?
Advance gender equality through institutions
Help transform laws, policies, services and budgets so women and girls thrive.
Support women’s voice in peace
Strengthen meaningful participation, protection and leadership across peace and security contexts.
Work with field-based gender advocates
Partner closely with governments, women’s organizations and communities in diverse countries.
How to Apply for UN Women Jobs
Once you find a suitable UN Women vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN Women careers page, submit your application through UN Women's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official UN Women application route ↗1Read the role as a gender-equality assignment
Check the duty station, contract type, education, years of experience, language and eligibility requirements, then read the programme context and expected results. Focus on roles where you can evidence relevant gender analysis, technical expertise, partnership work or operational capability rather than only a general interest in the mandate.
2Open the official Quantum vacancy and create a candidate account
Select the posting from UN Women’s official employment page and use its official online application route. Create or sign into the Quantum account, then open the exact requisition. Apply through this platform; a résumé sent separately does not create a complete application.
3Complete all mandatory profile sections in Quantum
Enter education and employment history, skills, languages and required declarations directly in the online form. UN Women specifically warns that attaching a résumé or P11 in Attachments does not replace the required fields and can result in the application being considered incomplete or disqualified.
4Tailor evidence to the stated gender and programme result
Use clear examples of outcomes you have delivered: policy change, service access, violence-prevention work, data use, budget analysis, partnerships or management. Demonstrate technical capability and your approach to rights, inclusion, safeguarding and collaboration in the particular country or thematic setting.
5Submit ahead of the deadline in your location
UN Women states that application deadlines are based on the time zone of the candidate’s current location and late applications are not accepted. Complete the full form early, check every required field and attachment, then retain the confirmation shown by the system.
6Prepare for assessment, interview and reference stages
Candidates who meet the requirements may be shortlisted for written, technical or competency-based assessment and interview stages, followed by the checks required for the appointment. Prepare examples that demonstrate both the advertised functional skills and the professional judgement needed for gender-equality work.
Recruitment safety: No. UN Women states that it does not charge a fee at any stage of staff recruitment, including application, interview, processing, training or visa arrangements. Verify the vacancy through the official employment page and do not respond to payment requests, unofficial offers or messages that seek personal banking information.
UN Women Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active UN Women listings.
Active jobs
86
Added this month
84
+83 vs last monthTypical posting age
6 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
January
Most active duty station
Chisinau
Based on IGO Jobs internal index data. See methodology and sources.
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Frequently asked questions about UN Women careers
Where do I apply for UN Women jobs?+
Start from UN Women’s official employment page and follow the online link for the specific vacancy. Complete the application in the recruitment system, including all required education and employment-history fields. UN Women warns that attaching a résumé or P11 does not replace the online form and can leave an application incomplete.
Are most UN Women jobs based at headquarters?+
No. UN Women says about 80 percent of its posts are located in the field. Opportunities can be based in country offices, regional offices and headquarters, with different partnership, travel and local-context requirements. Check the named duty station and work arrangement carefully; a field-focused mandate does not mean that every role has the same mobility conditions.
What should I demonstrate in a UN Women application?+
Demonstrate the results that make you useful in the vacancy’s gender-equality context: strong analysis, programme or policy work, partnership with women’s organizations or public institutions, ethical handling of sensitive issues and measurable outcomes. Avoid simply restating a commitment to equality. Explain what you changed, for whom, with which partners and how you managed risk.
Are UN Women consultancy roles remote?+
Some consultancies are advertised as home-based, remote or hybrid, while many positions require work at a named duty station or travel. A consultancy’s conditions are determined by the specific terms of reference, not by a general organizational policy. Check the location, deliverables, duration, time-zone expectations and contract language in the individual listing.
Does UN Women charge recruitment fees?+
No. UN Women states that it does not charge a fee at any stage of staff recruitment, including application, interview, processing, training or visa arrangements. Verify the vacancy through the official employment page and do not respond to payment requests, unofficial offers or messages that seek personal banking information.