How to apply
All expert posts that require specialized qualifications and skills are advertised internally and externally. Candidates interested in applying for vacancies externally advertised should submit their application together with a completed P-11 – Personal History form to the e-mail address(es) indicated in the vacancy call.
UNHCR aims at the diversity of its workforce and women are encouraged to apply.
Under UNHCR’s human resources policy, for specific vacancies internal candidates are given first priority. When there are no suitable candidates, the post is advertised externally.
Submitted applications are short-listed and short-listed candidates are interviewed by a panel. Data and references provided in the P-11 form are also checked. After the final selection, applications are referred to an appointments board for review and they have to be finally approved by the representative of the High Commissioner. Before entry, medical clearance is also necessary.
Please note that the selection procedure may differ for different positions. The applicable procedure is always indicated in the respective vacancy call.
All open positions at UNHCR Regional Representation for Central Europe are advertised on this page.
Please note that UNHCR does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Finance Associate G-6 (Representation for Central Europe, Budapest, Hungary)
The Finance Associate is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent...
Assistant External Relations Officer NO-A (temporary appointment; Bratislava, Slovakia)
Slovakia has seen a rapid influx of refugees fleeing hostilities at its four border crossing points with Ukraine. The majority are women and children and include older people, people with disabilities, and those with urgent medical care needs. Many of those arriving...
Protection Associate G-6 (temporary appointment, Representation for Central Europe, Budapest, Hungary)
The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer. The incumbent monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional...
Senior Project Control Associate G-7 (Representation for Central Europe, Budapest, Hungary)
The primary functions of project control are to complement programme management and provide support for oversight of projects including the formulation of a monitoring plan, quality assurance, and verification. Other activities of project control include: review of...
Senior Supply Assistant G-5 (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Senior Supply Assistant provides supply support to all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, assets & fleet management and monitoring within the...
Business Analysis Associate G-6 (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Business Analysis Associate normally functions under the direct supervision of a (Senior) Business Analyst or (Senior) IT Officer. The incumbent helps ensuring the ongoing and overall end-to-end integration in the MSRP modules within the Area of Responsibility...
Legal Protection Intern (Representation for Central Europe, Budapest, Hungary)
As Legal Protection Intern, you will be the part of the Legal Protection team within the Protection Unit. The role of the intern will be to support the Legal Protection team in its daily activities. You will be supporting the Protection Associate and the Legal...
Protection Associate G-6 (Bratislava, Slovak Republic)
Like all countries neighbouring Ukraine, Slovakia faced immediately the direct and indirect implications of the war in Ukraine, including a rapid flow across its borders of people fleeing hostilities. Already on 26 February 2022, a state of emergency was declared in...
Driver G-2 (Bratislava, Slovak Republic)
The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so require it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the...
HR Planning Associate (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Human Resources Planning Associate is part of the Strategic Workforce Planning Section of the Human Resources Operational Partnership Service (HROPS) of Division of Human Resources (DHR). The incumbent normally functions under direct supervision of a HR Planning...
Senior Business Analysis Associate G-7 (Global Service Centre; temporary appointment)
The Senior Business Analysis Associate normally reports to a (Senior) Business Analyst. The principal role of the incumbent is to support ongoing and overall end-to-end integration of ERP modules within the Area of Responsibility (AoR). Integrations with other systems...
Data Analysis Internship – Home-based (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and...
Supply Associate G-6 (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Supply Associate manages and supports all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, assets & fleet management and monitoring within the area of...
Senior Finance/Accounting Assistant G-5 (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Senior Finance and Accounting Assistant processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore...
Senior Visibility Shop Admin Assistant G-5 (Global Service Centre, Budapest, Hungary)
The Visibility Shop functions alongside the Public Outreach and Campaigns core work. Its purpose is to procure, dispatch or sell core visibility items to UNHCR staff and operations worldwide. It supports the work of Public Outreach by providing items to support...
Call for Interest: Roster for Temporary Appointment at the Global Service Centre
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees worldwide and find durable solutions for them. Established in 1950, its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and...