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Home»Hot Jobs»30 Hot Jobs Across Various Sectors Currently Open – August 5, 2026 

30 Hot Jobs Across Various Sectors Currently Open – August 5, 2026 

Favour AbatangAugust 5, 202618 Mins Read
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1. Programme Management Officer, P3 – International Court of Justice, The Hague
The International Court of Justice is recruiting a Programme Management Officer to support the development and implementation of a case-management system. The officer will coordinate requirements, engage users and technical teams, map processes, monitor delivery and support the adoption of systems that improve the management of judicial information. This opportunity is suitable for a project or programme professional with experience in digital transformation, business analysis, information systems or institutional process improvement. The successful candidate will combine structured project management with strong stakeholder communication and careful attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 6

2. AU Internship Programme 2026 – Communication, Digital Communication and Digital Fields
The African Union is offering an internship within the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat for students interested in communication, digital communication and related fields. Interns will gain practical exposure to the work of a continental institution, support corporate and programme functions and strengthen their analytical, technical and professional skills in a multicultural environment. Applicants must be nationals of an African Union Member State, reside in Ghana, be final-year students on an accredited full-time degree programme and demonstrate strong information-technology and communication skills. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 7

3. Intern – Observatory, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is offering an internship supporting its Observatory-related work in Geneva. The intern will assist with research, data collection, knowledge products, coordination and communication linked to disaster-risk evidence and analysis. This opportunity is appropriate for a student or recent graduate interested in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, sustainable development, public policy, research or data. The placement provides practical exposure to the Sendai Framework and international efforts that help governments and communities understand risks, prevent losses and build resilience before disasters occur.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 7

4. Full-stack .NET/React Developer – United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology

The United Nations is recruiting a Full-stack Developer to design, build and maintain web applications using .NET and React. The consultant will work with users and technical colleagues to translate requirements into secure, reliable and accessible digital products, develop application features and services, document solutions and support testing and deployment. This role is suitable for an experienced software developer with strong knowledge of modern front-end and back-end development, APIs, databases, source control and software-quality practices. It offers an opportunity to apply technical expertise to digital services used across an international organisation.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 8

5. Social Behaviour Change and Justice Consultant – UNICEF Child Protection, Kenya (Remote)

UNICEF is recruiting a consultant to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms in ways that strengthen child-rights protections across Africa. The assignment focuses particularly on laws and systems addressing female genital mutilation and child marriage. The consultant will review evidence, analyse legal and policy frameworks, conduct stakeholder consultations and identify promising models connecting formal and informal justice. Applicants should have an advanced degree and substantial experience in child protection, human rights, gender equality, governance, harmful-practices prevention, qualitative research or social and behaviour change. The six-month consultancy is remote and managed from Nairobi.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 6

6. Environmental Law and Governance Specialist – United Nations Environment Programme, Paris

UNEP is recruiting an Environmental Law and Governance Specialist to support work on critical energy-transition minerals in Mozambique. The assignment will examine legal, policy and institutional frameworks, identify gaps and opportunities, consult relevant stakeholders and develop recommendations that strengthen environmental and social governance. The role is well suited to a professional with expertise in environmental law, natural-resource governance, mining policy, energy transition or sustainable development. Strong research, policy-analysis and stakeholder-engagement skills will be essential for helping ensure that mineral development is responsible, inclusive and aligned with environmental and human-rights standards.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 11

7. WBG Pioneers Programme – E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns, Lagos

The World Bank Group is recruiting postgraduate interns in Lagos to support environmental and social data analytics and portfolio work. The opportunity forms part of the paid WBG Pioneers Programme and provides structured learning, practical project experience and direct exposure to development operations. It is suitable for master’s or PhD students with strong analytical ability, an interest in environmental and social risk, portfolio monitoring, sustainable development or data-informed decision-making, and no more than six years of professional experience. Successful interns will contribute to real workstreams while learning from experienced World Bank Group professionals.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 12

8. Associate Programme Management Officer, P2 – UNDRR, Kobe

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is recruiting an Associate Programme Management Officer in Kobe, Japan. The role will support the design, coordination, monitoring and reporting of disaster-risk-reduction programmes, contribute to research and policy products and engage governments and partners implementing the Sendai Framework. This is a strong early-career opportunity for a professional with experience in programme management, climate resilience, disaster risk, sustainable development or public policy. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, writing and coordination skills and a clear commitment to reducing vulnerability and strengthening community resilience.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 13

9. Administrative Assistant – African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Ghana

The African Union is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to support the Trade in Services Directorate at the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra. The role will coordinate meetings and travel, prepare correspondence and reports, maintain confidential records, support budgeting and procurement processes and follow up departmental decisions and work plans. Applicants should have a diploma with at least three years of relevant administrative or secretarial experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience. Strong planning, communication, report-writing, stakeholder coordination and Microsoft Office skills are required. Qualified women and applicants from less-represented African Union Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 7

10. Trade in Services Officer – African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Ghana

The AfCFTA Secretariat is recruiting a Trade in Services Officer to support implementation of the Protocol on Trade in Services. The officer will contribute to services negotiations, monitor State Party commitments, conduct research and policy analysis, prepare technical guidance and training materials and coordinate capacity-building activities with governments, regional bodies, development partners and private-sector stakeholders. Applicants should hold a master’s degree with three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with five years of experience, in international trade, economics, law, international relations, political science or a related discipline. Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder-engagement skills are essential.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 7

11. Programme Management Assistant, G6 – Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General, New York

The Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General is recruiting a Programme Management Assistant to support the Rule of Law Unit in New York. The role will assist with programme tracking, research, preparation of briefs and meeting materials, correspondence, records and coordination across United Nations entities and external partners. It is appropriate for an experienced programme or administrative professional who can manage multiple priorities with accuracy, discretion and sound judgement. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-level work connecting peace, justice, human rights and institutional accountability across the UN system.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 14

12. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Children, Youth and Digital Media – University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a four-year position within the EU Kids Online Norway project. The successful candidate will develop an independent research project that advances knowledge on children, young people and digital media, while contributing to teaching, administration and international research collaboration. Applicants should hold, or have submitted, a PhD in media and communication, sociology, psychology, education, childhood studies or another relevant field. Experience researching children and digital technologies, using qualitative, quantitative, mixed or digital methods, and working across disciplines will be particularly valuable.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 15

13. Security Coordination Officer, P3 – Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Yemen

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is recruiting a Security Coordination Officer for its Aden office in Yemen. The officer will advise the country office on security risks, support operational planning, assess threats, strengthen preparedness and coordinate protective measures for personnel and field activities. The role requires sound judgement, strong analytical and communication skills and professional experience in security management, risk assessment, emergency preparedness or field operations. The successful candidate will work closely with office leadership and OHCHR security structures to help maintain safe and responsible access in a complex operational environment.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 7

14. Programme Management Officer, P4 – UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is recruiting a Programme Management Officer in Geneva to advance recovery readiness and resilient reconstruction. The officer will support programme design, implementation, monitoring, partnerships, policy development and capacity-building linked to the Sendai Framework and the International Recovery Platform. The role will help governments strengthen the governance, planning, institutional and financing arrangements required before disasters occur. Applicants should bring substantial experience in programme management, disaster risk reduction, resilient recovery, sustainable development or related policy work, together with strong analytical, partnership-building and written communication skills.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 8

15. Economic Affairs Officer, P4 – UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chile

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is recruiting an Economic Affairs Officer in Santiago. Based in the International Trade and Integration Division, the officer will conduct economic research and policy analysis, prepare reports and recommendations, monitor regional and global trade developments and provide advisory support to governments and partners. The role is suited to an experienced economist or trade-policy professional with strong quantitative, research, drafting and stakeholder-engagement skills. The successful candidate will contribute to ECLAC’s work on economic and social development, regional integration, public policy and international cooperation.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 8

16. Fully Funded PhD Positions in War Studies – Swedish Defence University

The Swedish Defence University is recruiting several fully funded doctoral researchers in War Studies, including positions in general War Studies, Russian warfare, feminist security studies and logistics. The four-year full-time programme combines doctoral research and coursework, with the possibility of limited teaching or departmental duties. Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree and demonstrate strong social-science preparation, research ability and English proficiency. The feminist security studies track welcomes projects examining gender, military organisations, preparedness, warfighting or peace processes, while the other tracks address military capability, security and civil-defence systems.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 24

17. Associate Management and Programme Analyst, P2 – United Nations, New York

The United Nations Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance is recruiting an Associate Management and Programme Analyst in New York. The role will support evidence-based decision-making, compliance monitoring, performance reporting, business analysis and organisational improvement within the Business Transformation and Accountability Division. The analyst will collect and interpret data, prepare management reports, support project coordination and help strengthen accountability systems and institutional performance. This is a strong early-career opportunity for candidates with experience in public administration, management, programme analysis, data analytics, project management or organisational development and excellent research and writing skills.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 8

18. Information Analyst Internship – UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism, Geneva

The United Nations International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria is offering an Information Analyst Internship in Geneva, with flexible, hybrid or remote arrangements potentially available. The intern will support the organisation, review and analysis of information relevant to investigations and accountability processes, assist with research and information-management tasks and contribute to analytical products. This opportunity is suitable for students or recent graduates interested in international criminal law, human rights, investigations, political analysis, information management or data-supported accountability. Strong research ability, careful handling of sensitive information and excellent written communication are important for the placement.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 10

19. Senior Sustainable Development Officer, P5 – UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is recruiting a Senior Sustainable Development Officer within the Division for Sustainable Development Goals. The officer will lead policy analysis, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation designed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals through 2030 and support evidence-based preparation for the global development agenda beyond 2030. The role requires senior-level expertise in sustainable development, integrated policy, international cooperation, research and intergovernmental processes. The successful candidate will guide analytical work, coordinate stakeholders, supervise teams and translate complex evidence into practical policy options for Member States.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 12

20. African Epidemic Services Fellowship Programme 2026 – Epidemiology Track, Africa CDC

Africa CDC is recruiting fellows for a full-time, two-year applied epidemiology programme designed to strengthen disease prevention, detection and outbreak response across African Union Member States. Fellows will complete three months of in-person learning in Addis Ababa followed by 21 months of applied training in a host country, covering surveillance, data analysis, outbreak investigation and other core public-health activities. Applicants must be African Union citizens under 35, hold a relevant health or One Health degree, have at least three years of postgraduate public-health experience and be supported by their employing government institution.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 26

21. Vodacom Internship Programme 2027

Vodacom is offering a 12-month paid early-career programme that gives graduates practical experience within a leading telecommunications and digital-services company. Participants will follow a structured learning journey, work on real business priorities, build in-demand professional skills and gain access to mentors and networks that can support future career growth. The programme also serves as a talent pipeline into Vodacom’s graduate opportunities. Applicants should meet the stated academic requirements, have limited formal post-graduation work experience and be eligible for consideration in South Africa or one of the listed African markets.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 31

22. Senior Information Technology Assistant, G7 – International Court of Justice, The Hague

The International Court of Justice is recruiting a Senior Information Technology Assistant for its Registry in The Hague. The role will support the Court’s information and communication technology infrastructure, user services, systems administration, applications and technical troubleshooting. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable and secure digital services for judicial and administrative operations, document solutions and support technology projects and service improvements. Applicants should have substantial practical experience in information technology support, networks, systems or enterprise applications, strong problem-solving ability and the discretion required when working with sensitive judicial information.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 14

23. Regional Director, Arab States, D2 – UN Development Coordination Office, Jordan

The United Nations Development Coordination Office is recruiting a Regional Director for the Arab States, based in Amman. The director will provide strategic leadership and regional support to Resident Coordinators and UN country teams, strengthen collaboration across the UN development system and help countries accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals. The role will connect regional mechanisms, policy expertise, partnerships and field-facing support while promoting data, digital innovation, strategic foresight and coherent programme delivery. This senior opportunity requires extensive leadership experience in international development, diplomacy, multilateral coordination, organisational strategy and managing complex partnerships across countries and institutions.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 15

24. Chief of Section, Investigations, P5 – United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services

The United Nations is recruiting candidates for a roster of Chief of Section positions within the Investigations Division of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. The role leads complex investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement and misuse of organisational resources. Responsibilities include directing investigative teams, assessing evidence, ensuring due process, preparing high-quality reports and recommending corrective action and stronger controls. Applicants should have extensive professional experience in investigations, law enforcement, oversight, compliance or a closely related field, alongside strong leadership, judgement, interviewing, analytical and report-writing skills. Selected candidates may serve across United Nations duty stations.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 20

25. Director, Humanitarian Sector Division, D2 – UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Geneva

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is recruiting a Director to lead its Humanitarian Sector Division in Geneva. The director will shape global humanitarian policy and coordination, strengthen links between operational, policy and data functions and help advance a more country-focused, efficient and accountable humanitarian system. The role requires exceptional leadership across complex emergencies, partnerships and institutional reform, including engagement with governments, United Nations entities, non-governmental organisations and donors. Applicants should have extensive senior-level experience in humanitarian affairs, crisis coordination, policy leadership, organisational management and high-level diplomacy.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 21

26. Africa Epidemic Services Fellowship 2026 – Laboratory Leadership Track, Africa CDC

Africa CDC is accepting applications for its fully supported Laboratory Leadership Fellowship, a 12-month programme combining workshops, virtual learning, mentorship, applied outbreak-response assignments and a capstone project. Fellows will strengthen leadership, management, quality systems and technical capability within national and regional public-health laboratories. Applicants must be citizens of an African Union Member State, be under 35, hold a relevant laboratory-science degree and have government-employer support to attend and return to their role. Africa CDC covers programme materials, travel, stipends, hardware, software and health insurance. Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme fellows and graduates are not eligible.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 26

27. Africa Epidemic Services Fellowship 2026 – Public Health Informatics Track, Africa CDC

Africa CDC is recruiting fellows for a fully supported, two-year Public Health Informatics programme that combines practical placements with in-person and virtual learning. The fellowship will equip African professionals to design, manage and lead data-informed health organisations and strengthen digital surveillance and public-health systems. Applicants must be African Union citizens under 35, hold a degree in a health-related field, computer science, data science or information technology and have at least three years of relevant experience. Basic knowledge of tools such as Excel, R, SQL, Python, ODK, Kobo or Power BI is expected, together with employer and government support.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 26

28. Administrative Assistant, G5 – International Court of Justice, The Hague

The International Court of Justice is recruiting an Administrative Assistant for the Security and General Assistance Division of its Registry in The Hague. The assistant will support office administration, records, correspondence, logistical arrangements, procurement and general services that enable the Court’s judicial and institutional work. The role requires excellent organisation, discretion, client service and attention to detail, as well as experience applying administrative procedures and managing several priorities. The successful candidate will work in a sensitive international legal environment and help ensure that day-to-day operational services are reliable, efficient and properly documented.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Aug. 29

29. Digital, AI and Innovation Internship – Global Call for 2026, UNDP

UNDP’s global, home-based internship call offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to contribute to work on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation for sustainable development. Interns may support research, experimentation, knowledge management, communications, project delivery or the design of digital solutions used across UNDP programmes. The opportunity is relevant to applicants with backgrounds or strong interests in technology, data, public policy, international development, communications or innovation systems. It provides practical exposure to how digital approaches can strengthen public institutions, programme delivery and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Sept. 30

30. VFD Future Leaders Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

VFD Group is recruiting ambitious graduates for an 18-month programme designed to develop the next generation of financial-services leaders. Participants will rotate across finance, risk, strategy and operations, work on live business challenges, receive executive mentorship and contribute to investment and financial services businesses across Africa. The programme offers a competitive salary, performance-linked progression and a potential pathway into a permanent leadership role. Applicants should hold at least a second-class upper bachelor’s degree, have completed Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps and possess no more than two years of postgraduate work experience.

Click here to apply  |  Deadline: Unspecified

All opportunities and replacement links were checked on 5 August 2026. Roles may close early where employers recruit on a rolling basis; applicants should review the full eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

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