20 Hot Job and Volunteer Opportunities In the Humanitarian Sector Currently Open – September 10, 2025 

Looking to make a difference in the world? Here are 21 of the hottest humanitarian job and volunteer opportunities currently open as of September 10, 2025, spanning crisis zones, development hubs, and global NGOs.

1. Elaboration of a comparative analysis focusing on rural women

With the aim of gaining a deeper insight into the transformative role of rural women in building sustainable and resilient food systems from a comparative EU-LAC perspective, and in response to its institutional mandate to offer genuine contributions to strengthen bi-regional cooperation in areas of shared interest to both regions, the EU-LAC Foundation, through the EU-LAC Women’s International Network, is launching the call for proposals.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept 30

2. Consultant End of Project Evaluation

Across Sudan and Ethiopia, women and girls face deep-rooted systemic barriers to accessing justice. Despite formal legal frameworks and commitments to gender equality, the justice systems in these countries often reflect and reinforce patriarchal structures, limiting the legal protection and redress available to women, particularly those who are economically vulnerable, living in rural areas, survivors of violence, or otherwise marginalized. Legal systems in the region are often marked by: 
Click here to apply | Deadline : Oct 3

3. Project Management and Administration Officer 

Politics4Her is an intersectional feminist, youth-led organization advocating for the inclusive participation of young women and girls in politics, civil society, and decision-making. Our mission is to dismantle barriers, challenge stereotypes, and empower young women to lead with confidence.
Click here to apply | Deadline : September 26

4. Digital Transformation Lead

You’ll be a strategic, collaborative, creative facilitator who can spark innovative thinking across teams. You can convene the right people and support CIUK to develop bold, audience-focused digital ideas. You’ll be motivated by the opportunity to help us rapidly scale up our digital programme and a keen self-starter with lots of enthusiasm.
Click here to apply | October 10

5. Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Technical Consultant

UNFPA has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual misconduct, and for inaction in the wake of reported violations, whether perpetrated against a recipient of assistance or a UNFPA staff member. The vision of UNFPA is to cultivate an organizational culture of care that nurtures a safe, trusted, and protective environment, in which UNFPA personnel and the people and communities we serve can work and live free from violence, abuse, exploitation and harm, their rights and dignity are upheld, and those who perpetrate such violence are held accountable.
Click here to apply | September 12 

6. Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) Specialist

The assignment might require some presence at UN Women premises in Sarajevo. The consultancy will require some travel to field locations, as per agreed workplan. Any travel to field locations for meetings and events will be pre-arranged and approved in consultation with the supervisor, with all travel expenses covered by UN Women.
Click here to apply | Sept 13 

7. National Gender Specialist Fostering Women’s Entrepreneurship ARM Syunik Region and Gender Mainstreaming in Asian Development Bank (ADB)

The regional TA Cluster Sustaining and Strengthening Gender Mainstreaming in Central and West Asia  (approved on 10 December 2024, financed on a grant basis by ADB’s Technical Assistance Special Fund)  aims to strengthen gender mainstreaming mechanisms and gender equality results in Central and West Asia  and align them with ADB’s gender transformative approaches. The TA cluster supports gender designs of  ensuing projects in the region, capacity building for executing and implementing agencies and other  stakeholders, knowledge events and knowledge products, and strengthening of gender networks. 
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept 16 

8. GEDSI and Feminist Influencing Thematic Lead

The Oxfam in Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia’s Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localization of humanitarian leadership, long-term development programming, and influencing work.

Click here to apply |  Deadline : Sept 16 

9.  Director of Strategic Communications Girls for Gender Equity (GGE)

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an intergenerational advocacy organization that works through a Black feminist lens to achieve gender and racial justice by centering the leadership of Black girls and gender-expansive young people of color to reshape culture and policy through advocacy, youth-centered programming, and shifting dominant narratives.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 19

10. Volunteers, Global Gender and Migration Forum Traineeship (x6)

We are seeking motivated and social justice-driven trainees to support our upcoming Global Gender and Migration Forum. This opportunity is ideal for early-career professionals or graduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience at the UN and deepening their understanding of the non-profit sector.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 20

11. HR and Admin Manager at Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds (Prospera)

Prospera International Network of Women’s and Feminist Funds (INWFF) is a membership network of independent women and feminist funds who work to redistribute resources to diverse women’s and feminist movements working across the Global South and East. 
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 22

12. Non-Formal Learning & Safeguarding Project Coordinator

The Non-formal Learning and Safeguarding Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the mission of WAGGGS by supporting national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to strengthen their safeguarding practices and develop their capacity in delivering high quality non-formal learning opportunities to over ten million girls in 153 countries.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 19

13. The Raleigh Expedition Volunteer 

Its more than a volunteer or gap year trip It’s a life-changing experience which blends adventure, challenge, and impactful projects to build resilience and develop leadership skills. If you’re aged between 17 and 24* you can go to Borneo, Costa Rica or South Africa for 4-,5-, 7- or 10-weeks. You’ll volunteer on environmental and community projects in remote location. 
Click here to apply | Deadline: Unspecified 

14. Action Team Volunteer 

Action Team is British Heart Foundation’s (BHF’s) team of volunteers. We offer a wide range of opportunities, including at our events, from home or within your community. When you join our Action Team, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to get the most out of your volunteering role. This will include:
Click here to apply | Deadline : Unspecified 

15. Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Officer

As our Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in delivering inspiring campaigns and stewarding supporters who give in memory or through legacies.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 16 

16. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept 21

17. STEP Programme Officer

STEP aims to support refugees and others who have experienced forced migration to overcome the complex barriers they face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK. We work with individuals, regardless of their background or proximity to the labour market, helping them develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment.
Click here to apply : Deadline : Sept.  15

18. Team Assistant (Individual Giving and Communications)

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an organised and committed Team Assistant to deliver excellent donor care to all our supporters. This is a varied and engaging role within our Individual Giving and Communications team, providing vital support including processing donations, responding to supporter enquiries, and ensuring our donors receive a first-class experience.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 15 

19. Admin & Operations Officer

Beacon is now in its second decade and has grown substantially over the last three years, including a rebrand and expansion into international projects. To support this growth, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and intuitive Admin & Operations Officer to help ensure the smooth running of our daily activities and core functions.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 14 

20. Process Operator (Edinburgh) 

We are looking for a Process Operator to join our team at our Edinburgh site. This role involves working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, where you’ll help produce chemical products safely and efficiently. You’ll be part of a team that follows strict quality and safety standards to ensure everything we make meets the highest standards.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Unspecified

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