Landing a humanitarian job in South Sudan requires knowing the right platforms. This guide covers all official and hidden job sources for both UN and NGO positions, including the essential UNEPASS portal that lists opportunities across both sectors.
1. UN & NGO Job Portals
UNEPASS (For Both UN and NGO Jobs)
https://www.unepass.org
Best for: All humanitarian roles in South Sudan Lists: UN agencies (UNMISS, UNICEF, WFP) + major NGOs Frequency: Updated daily with new vacancies Pro Tip: Bookmark and check every 48 hours
Keywords to search:
- “UNEPASS South Sudan jobs”
- “NGO vacancies South Sudan UNEPASS”
- “Latest UN jobs Juba”
ReliefWeb
https://reliefweb.int/jobs Filters: Country (South Sudan) + Organization Type (UN/NGO)
UN Careers (Inspira)
https://careers.un.org Search Tip: Use “South Sudan” + “Professional” (P-level)
2. Major NGO Career Pages
- International Rescue Committee: irc.org/careers
- Mercy Corps: mercycorps.org/careers
- Save the Children: savethechildren.net/careers
Keywords:
- “NGO jobs South Sudan 2024”
- “Humanitarian careers Juba”
- “Latest NGO vacancies South Sudan”
3. Recruitment Agencies
CTG Global: ctg.org UNOPS: jobs.unops.org Red Sea Recruitment: redsearecruitment.com
4. Networking & Hidden Jobs
LinkedIn Groups:
- “South Sudan Humanitarian Professionals”
- “UN Jobs Africa Network”
Facebook Groups:
- “South Sudan NGO Jobs Alert”
- “Humanitarian Workers Hub”
Pro Tip: 40% of jobs are filled through referrals before being advertised!
5. Email Alert Strategies
Subscribe to:
- UN South Sudan mailing lists
- NGO consortium updates
- Humanitarian newsletter (e.g., Devex)