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United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia
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About UNVMC
The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) is a Special Political Mission established by the Security Council to verify implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Final Peace Agreement and support sustainable peace. It verifies comprehensive rural reform, the economic, social and political reintegration of former FARC-EP combatants, and security guarantees for people in reintegration and affected communities. Its proactive verification approach brings actors together to address obstacles and strengthen trust in implementation.
- Established
- 2016
- Global Presence
- 1 country — Colombia
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Working with UNVMC
Working with UNVMC means supporting an impartial mission verifying Colombia’s 2016 Final Peace Agreement. National and international staff, UN Volunteers and unarmed international military and police observers work across a broad territorial deployment. Roles cover political affairs, human rights, programme and field coordination, communications, administration and mission support. Vacancies are UN Secretariat posts assessed against their duty station, contract category, Spanish-language needs and field-operating requirements.
Why Work at UNVMC?
Support A Nationally Owned Peace Process
Help verify commitments that underpin reconciliation, security and sustainable peace in Colombia.
Turn Verification Into Constructive Dialogue
Work with diverse actors to address implementation obstacles and build trust.
Connect Peacebuilding To Territorial Change
Support rural reform, reintegration and security guarantees in affected communities.
How to Apply for UNVMC Jobs
Once you find a suitable UNVMC vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UNVMC careers page, submit your application through UNVMC's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official UNVMC application route ↗1Start from UNVMC’s official Jobs page
The Mission’s Jobs page distinguishes international, national, consultant and individual-contractor opportunities. Use it to understand the category that fits your profile, then follow the official link to UN Careers. International posts in Professional and Field Service categories must be submitted online through the United Nations Careers Portal.
2Search the Mission by its exact Department/Office name
On UN Careers, search **Department/Office: United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia** and filter by job family, level and duty station. Open the full description, not just the search result. Current Mission recruitment includes operations and resource-management work, while other vacancies can be political, programme, communications, field-support or administrative roles.
3Determine whether the vacancy is international or national
National Professional Officer posts are open only to Colombian nationals. For General Service roles, UNVMC states that applicants must be Colombian nationals or foreign nationals holding a valid Colombian work permit. International, national, consultant and individual-contractor vacancies have different requirements, so do not use the eligibility rules from one category for another.
4Complete the official Inspira application
Select **Apply** in the UN Careers listing to access Inspira. Create an account if required and complete **My Profile** before submitting. Describe your education, work history, language skills, achievements, competencies and motivation against the Mission’s stated functions. A separate CV does not replace the online application unless the vacancy specifically requests additional documents.
5Tailor the application to the Mission’s peace-agreement mandate
Show how your experience relates to the role’s specific work: verification, peacebuilding, rural reform, reintegration, security guarantees, field coordination or mission support. Read the duty-station context and reporting line closely. State Spanish-language capability and Colombia-relevant experience accurately where required; do not imply field availability, work authorization or expertise that you cannot substantiate.
6Prepare for a Mission-specific selection process
Applicants whose qualifications fit may be invited to a written test, technical or case exercise, recorded video interview, work sample, assessment-centre exercise or panel interview. The exact method depends on the vacancy. Prepare concise examples showing integrity, impartiality, cultural awareness, collaboration and your ability to work constructively in a politically sensitive peacebuilding context.
Recruitment safety: No. The UN does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and does not ask candidates for bank-account information. Verify the listing on the UNVMC Jobs page or UN Careers and check that it names United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. Treat payment requests or unofficial offers as fraudulent.
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Active jobs
6
Added this month
6
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6 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
Bogotá
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Frequently asked questions about UNVMC careers
Where do I apply for UNVMC jobs?+
Use the UNVMC Jobs page and the United Nations Careers Portal. For an international post, apply online through UN Careers. Search Department/Office: United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, then filter by job family, level and duty station. The mission’s official Jobs page also directs candidates to its national and international openings.
What types of jobs does UNVMC recruit for?+
UNVMC employs national and international UN staff, UN Volunteers and unarmed international military and police observers. Recruitment includes operational support and resources, political affairs, field coordination, communications, human rights and administration. Contract category and requirements are stated in each opening.
Where does UNVMC operate?+
UNVMC is a Special Political Mission in Colombia. Its mandate is delivered through a broad territorial deployment at national, regional and local levels. It verifies rural reform, reintegration and security guarantees under the Final Peace Agreement, so a duty station can be outside Bogotá and involve field engagement.
Do I need an Inspira profile for a UNVMC vacancy?+
Yes. International UNVMC vacancies use the UN Careers Portal and Inspira. Select Apply in the official listing, create or update My Profile and complete the online application. It records education, employment, skills, achievements, competencies and motivation; a separate CV does not replace it unless the vacancy requests additional documents.
Who can apply for national UNVMC positions?+
National Professional Officer vacancies are open only to Colombian nationals. For General Service posts, the Mission says candidates must be Colombian nationals or foreign nationals with a valid Colombian work permit. International, national, consultant and contractor vacancies have separate eligibility rules; follow the notice’s category.
Does UNVMC charge an application fee?+
No. The UN does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and does not ask candidates for bank-account information. Verify the listing on the UNVMC Jobs page or UN Careers and check that it names United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. Treat payment requests or unofficial offers as fraudulent.