Careers at UN Women · United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
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UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It supports laws, institutions, policies, services, and partnerships that advance women’s rights and equal participation.
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International Consultant – Social Norms Framework
National Consultant to develop a Package of Methodological and Training Materials on the multidisciplinary response to cases of violence against women and domestic violence
International senior gender mainstreaming and EU integration adviser
English Copy Editor
Consultoria para el apoyo tecnico en materia de cuidados
National Technical Consultant – Women Artisans of Change
Consultant on Gender and Care
International Consultant to Support the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Comprehensive Assessment for Tunisia
Program Consultant
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Trainee
National Consultant for Organizational Development and Capacity Building
International Certified Executive Coach for Women in Leadership
National Consultant to provide Capacity Building on Negotiation Techniques, Mediation and Conflict Management
National Consultant to provide Capacity Building on Crisis Management and Safe Leadership in Public Administration, Politics and Management Positions in the Private Sector
International Consultant to provide Capacity Building on Strategic Communication and Social Media, Public Speaking and Media Presence, and Personal Branding
Auxiliar Administrativa de Proyectos
Project and Financial Assistant
International Consultant to provide Capacity Building on Crisis Management and Safe Leadership in Public Administration and Politics
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Administrative Associate
National Expert on Inclusive Capital Market and Institutional Development Strategy (BIMx)
National Consultant to Provide Capacity Building on Strategic Communication and Social Media, Public Speaking and Media Presence, and Personal Branding
International Consultant to Provide Capacity Building on Negotiation Techniques, Mediation and Conflict Management
National Certified Executive Coach for Women in Leadership Positions
National Consultant to Provide Programmatic, Coordination and Logistical Support for the Academy for Women in Public Leadership
Programme Assistant
Diseñar contenido gráfico para plataforma digital y comunicación institucional
Crear y editar contenidos audiovisuales para plataformas digitales
International Consultant - Climate, Peace and Security and Data Communication
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Working at UN Women
Careers include gender policy, ending violence against women, women’s economic empowerment, peace and security, humanitarian action, data and research, program management, partnerships, communications, procurement, and operations. Many posts are field-based and work directly with governments, civil society, and UN partners.
UN Women has global offices in New York, Nairobi, and Bonn, alongside regional, country, multi-country, and liaison offices.
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How to apply for UN Women jobs
UN Women publishes vacancies and directs applicants to follow the instructions in the specific announcement. Its published applicant guidance requires a complete online form; some notices also specify a Personal History Form or other documents.
How to apply
- 1Read the vacancy’s contract type, duty station, eligibility criteria, and document instructions before beginning.
- 2Complete every required online field, including education and employment history, rather than relying only on an attachment.
- 3Submit through the channel stated in the vacancy before the closing time shown for that posting.
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UN Women does not publish one universal public sequence for all roles. Selection methods and supporting-document requirements are set out in the relevant vacancy or terms of reference.
Requirements and selection stages vary by vacancy. Check the individual job page for the exact criteria, deadline and application instructions.
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What does UN Women recruit for?+
UN Women recruits gender-equality specialists and personnel supporting policy, programs, partnerships, operations, and field implementation.
Is a résumé enough for a UN Women online application?+
No. UN Women’s applicant guidance says that attaching a résumé does not replace completing all required sections of the online application form.
Are UN Women roles mainly headquarters based?+
No. UN Women states that a large share of its posts are in the field, alongside headquarters, regional, and liaison functions.
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