The United Nations in Sri Lanka has announced several high-impact career opportunities across various specialized agencies, ranging from public health and education to project management and digital operations.
Aspiring professionals and graduates are invited to apply for these positions, which aim to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Sri Lanka.
| Job Title | Agency | Location | Deadline | Application Link |
| Consultant (MECR) | IOM | Colombo / Home-based | 7 April | Apply Here |
| Intern – Dev. Coordination Associate | UN RCO | Colombo | 8 April | Apply Here |
| Project Management Sr. Officer (Grants) | UNOPS | Colombo | 9 April | Apply Here |
| Project Assistant – Pandemic Prep. | WHO | Colombo | 11 April | Apply Here |
| Project Assistant – Wastewater/Env. | WHO | Colombo | 11 April | Apply Here |
| National Consultancy (RCCE Strategy) | UNICEF | Colombo | 12 April | Apply Here |
| Project Operations Associate | UNDP | Colombo | 14 April | Apply Here |
| International Consultancy (Teacher Dev.) | UNICEF | Home-based | 19 April | Apply Here |
| International Consultancy (Safe to Learn) | UNICEF | Colombo / Home-based | 20 April | Apply Here |
| National Consultant (First Aid Training) | UNICEF | Colombo / Home-based | 20 April | Apply Here |
Application Guidance
The United Nations emphasizes that the recruitment process is free of charge. Candidates are encouraged to apply early through the official portals linked below:
- UN Sri Lanka Vacancy Portal: srilanka.un.org/en/jobs
- UNICEF Careers: jobs.unicef.org
- WHO Sri Lanka: who.int/srilanka/careers
Note: Many of the consultancy roles offer a “Home-based” flexibility, allowing experts to contribute to Sri Lanka’s development from remote locations
