The Government of Tanzania, through the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, has announced several international employment opportunities within the United Nations (UN). Qualified and experienced Tanzanian professionals are encouraged to apply for the advertised positions and become part of one of the world’s leading international organizations.
These vacancies provide an excellent opportunity for Tanzanians with relevant qualifications and professional experience to contribute to global development, human rights, management, and governance initiatives while advancing their international careers.
Available UN Vacancies
1. Legal Officer (P-3)
- Position Type: Geographical
- Department: Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance – Office of Human Resources
- Job Network: Legal
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support on various human resources and administrative matters within the United Nations system.
2. Change Project Management Officer (P-4)
- Position Type: Geographical
- Department: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
- Job Network: Management and Administration
- Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon
- Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
This role focuses on leading and coordinating organizational change initiatives, project implementation, and strategic management activities within the commission.
3. Human Rights Officer (Programme & Management Coordinator) (P-4)
- Position Type: Extra Budget
- Department: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Job Network: Political, Peace and Humanitarian Affairs
- Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
- Application Deadline: June 20, 2026
The selected candidate will coordinate human rights programmes, support management functions, and contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights globally.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are advised to carefully review the Terms of Reference and specific requirements for each position before submitting their applications.
Applicants should submit their applications through the official United Nations careers portal:
Website: https://careers.un.org
Candidates must ensure that they meet all qualifications, experience requirements, and competencies specified for the respective vacancies.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted through the designated UN recruitment portal.
- Applicants should strictly adhere to the requirements and guidelines outlined for each position.
- Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- In addition to applying through the UN portal, all applicants are required to send a copy of their application to:
Email: dhrd.tc@utumishi.go.tz
A Unique Opportunity for Tanzanian Professionals
These vacancies offer Tanzanian professionals a rare opportunity to work in an international environment and contribute to addressing global challenges in legal affairs, organizational transformation, and human rights. Successful candidates will join a diverse workforce committed to promoting peace, sustainable development, good governance, and social progress across the world.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the stated deadlines and take advantage of these prestigious career opportunities within the United Nations system.
