Vacancies for jobs and consultancies with the Independent Institution are posted on the UN Careers website and will also be advertised here. All applications must be submitted through the UN’s online platform, Inspira.
At present, all Independent Institution staff work from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, as it was selected as the seat of the Independent Institution when it was not allowed to enter Syria. However, the Independent Institution hopes to open an office in Syria as soon as possible; all potential employment opportunities in Syria would also be advertised on the UN Careers website.
To ensure accessibility to Syrians in line with the Independent Institution’s victim-centred approach, most of the job openings may require Arabic or other relevant languages as well as experience in search, support, and implementing victim-centred and gender-sensitive approaches. There are no restrictions as to which nationalities may apply.
The Independent Institution recruits its staff in accordance with the UN Charter and the applicable UN rules and regulations. Accordingly, it prioritizes the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity in the employment of staff. Due regard will be paid to recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate equally in any capacity.
The Independent Institution does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training) or other fee, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Current vacancies
Please follow the links below to learn more about open positions and apply.
As with all UN recruitments:
Applications will not be individually acknowledged by the Independent Institution.
Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.
Applicants may find guidance on creating and submitting their application in the Applicant Guide, accessible through the UN Careers website.
The Independent Institution cannot provide individual advice to applicants about vacancies.
The Independent Institution cannot provide information on ongoing recruitments. Applicants may check the status of their application in Inspira by clicking on “My Applications”.
Job title and application deadline
Thank you for your interest in working with the Independent Institution. We currently don't have vacancies. However, we invite you to keep an eye on this page for possible future job announcements.
Consultancies
The Independent Institution may occasionally seek consultants for specialized expertise or time-limited projects. Consultants may be hired via UN rosters, and consultancy opportunities may be advertised here and on the UN Careers website. We do not currently have any consultancy vacancies.