The war in Ukraine has impacted and displaced millions of people. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is recruiting UN Volunteers to support partners in their emergency response in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Check out the advertised volunteer opportunities below and on our Unified Volunteering Platform.
How to apply
To become a volunteer, candidates must register and complete a profile through UNV's Unified Volunteering Platform. Explore how in these interactive or web-based guides, and refer to further available resources, including the Unified Conditions of Service.
National UN Volunteer opportunities
- Czech Republic
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement Specialist, Prague, WHO
Administrative Assistant, Prague, IOM
- Hungary
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Enumerator, Nyíregyháza, IOM
Information Technology (IT) Specialist, Budapest, IOM
Administrative & Finance Specialist (Reporting), Budapest, IOM
Administrative & Finance Specialist (Treasury), Budapest, IOM
Administrative & Finance Specialist (Accounting), Budapest, IOM
Project Assistant – Cultural Mediator, Budapest, IOM
- Moldova
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Psychosocial Support Officer, Chisinau, UNFPA (3 positions)
- Poland
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Human Resources Assistant, Warsaw, UNICEF
Administrative Assistant, Warsaw, UNICEF
Supply/Procurement/Logistics Assistant, Warsaw, UNICEF
- Ukraine
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Human Resources Associate, Kyiv, WFP
Administrative Specialist, Lviv, OCHAAssociate in Human Rights Monitoring, Uzhhorod, OHCHR
Project Development, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Uzhhorod, IOM
Project Specialist on Gender-responsive Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine, Kyiv, UN Women
Communications Associate, Kyiv, UN Women
International UN Volunteer opportunities
- Czech Republic
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Counter-Trafficking Assistant, Prague, IOM
- Hungary
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Programme Support Specialist (IM / M&E), Budapest, IOM
- Moldova
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Administrative Assistant, Chisinau, IOM
Operations Support Officer, Chisinau, UN Women
Human Rights Officer, Chisinau, OHCHR
- Poland
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Human Rights Officer, Rzeszow, OHCHR
Programme Support Officer, Warsaw, IOM
Finance Specialist, Warsaw, IOM
Procurement Specialist, Warsaw, IOM
- Romania
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Communication Officer, Bucharest, IOM
Refugee Psychological Counselling Officer, Bucharest, Constanta, Iasi, Suceava, Brasov, Cluj, Galati, WHO (7 Positions)
- Ukraine
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Humanitarian Specialist, Dnipro, OCHA
Communications Officer (Spokesperson), Uzhhorod, OHCHR
Project Development, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Kyiv, IOM
Refugee UN Volunteer opportunities
- Hungary
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Refugee Field Assistant, Budapest, UNHCR (5 positions)
Refugee Digital Community Manager Assistant, Budapest, UNHCR
- Slovakia
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Protection Assistant, in Košice, UNHCR
Protection Assistant, in Bratislava, UNHCR (2 positions)
Benefits and Entitlements
When you become one of UN Volunteers, you will receive several types of benefits and allowances. These positions come with the following benefits and allowances:
▪️ Entry Lump Sum Allowance
▪️ Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA)
▪️ Learning Opportunities
▪️ Annual Leave
▪️ Medical and life insurance
▪️ Exit Lump Sum Allowance
The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. These are considered reimbursement at the level determined to ensure the UN Volunteer’s safety, security, and sustenance, in line with United Nations standards.
You can check the Unified Conditions of Service to learn more and use our Entitlement Calculator to calculate the VLA based on duty station.