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Employment opportunities and careers with UNHCR.

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Join our growing team to help refugees and displaced people worldwide by applying to the latest UNHCR job postings. UNHCR is an equal opportunity organization that seeks talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our mission to create a better world for refugees. UNHCR staff work in legal protection, community services, health, public affairs, communications, fundraising and more. Learn more about our work or volunteering with us.

About UNHCR

UNHCR, also known as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or the United Nations Refugee Agency, was established in 1950 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. UNHCR operates in 133 countries, working to protect the lives of millions of displaced people worldwide, including refugees, internally displaced people, asylum seekers and stateless communities. With over 17,000 staff members, the UN Refugee Agency is dedicated to ensuring that all who have fled violence, disaster, persecution or conflict has the right to seek asylum and find refuge. Learn more about us.

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Canadian Opportunities

Branch Office Positions

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Senior Finance Assistant (Application deadline: 17 October 2023)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Reporting to the Senior Finance colleague, the Senior Finance Assistant position provides financial and accounting support, preparing financial reports and statements, and assisting with budget management.
 

Private-Sector Partnerships Positions

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International Opportunities

UNHCR works in more than 133 countries around the world—learn more about international opportunities here.

 

Please beware of fraudulent job postings claiming to be from UNHCR Canada.

Stay alert and report fraudsters who are offering you resettlement, financial or other kinds of assistance, fake documents or fake claims in exchange for money or other favours. All UNHCR services are free of charge. Do not trust anyone or any organization asking you to pay for the services of UNHCR or its partners. 

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