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Introduction At a time when climate action depends as much on clear global communication as on policy negotiation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is strengthening its communications capacity. For 2026, UNFCCC is recruiting a Communications Officer (P-4 level) to support high-impact messaging around international climate negotiations, implementation of the Paris Agreement, […]

For senior academics and research professionals seeking global policy influence, UN system exposure, and long-term research collaboration, this opportunity with the United Nations University represents a unique and prestigious pathway. The United Nations University (UNU), the academic and research arm of the United Nations, is currently building a roster of Adjunct Professors and Adjunct Researchers for 2026 under its specialized institute UNU-FLORES, based in Dresden, Germany.

For professionals committed to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development, 2026 offers a powerful opportunity to contribute at the highest international level—without relocating. UN Women is hiring home-based consultants to support its global mission of advancing women’s rights and gender equality across regions and sectors.

Are you a research professional seeking a meaningful international opportunity that blends academic rigor with global development impact? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recruiting mid-level Research Consultants for 2026, offering a rare gateway into UN-led research initiatives that contribute to education, culture, science, and heritage across the world.

For professionals who want more than just a job—who want a career with purpose, global exposure, and long-term impact—2026 presents a powerful opportunity. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is preparing to recruit multiple Associate-level professional roles across its global operations, opening doors for skilled individuals eager to contribute to one of the world’s most critical humanitarian missions. At a time when forced displacement is at record levels worldwide, UNHCR’s work has never been more urgent. Millions of refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons rely on coordinated international action for protection, assistance, and durable solutions. Associate-level positions—often classified at the P-2 professional grade—play a central role in turning humanitarian policies into real-world impact on the ground.

In a rapidly evolving global job market, remote internships have become one of the most powerful gateways for students and early-career professionals to gain international exposure without the financial and logistical barriers of relocation. For 2026, an exciting opportunity has emerged for aspiring researchers, policy analysts, and development practitioners: The International Institute of SDGs and Public Policy Research (IISPP Research) is hiring for its Online Remote Internship Programme 2026.