Reliefweb Jobs Spider

The Reliefweb Jobs Spider is a powerful tool designed to scrape job listings from ReliefWeb, providing users with structured data for analysis and decision-making. This actor is ideal for organizations and individuals looking to gather comprehensive job market data from a reliable source.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Extracts detailed job listings including job title, organization, location, and application deadlines.
• High Data Quality: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information by scraping directly from ReliefWeb.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized for speed and reliability, handling multiple URLs simultaneously.
• Proxy Support: Utilizes Apify's residential proxy to avoid IP bans and ensure continuous data collection.
• Customizable Inputs: Easily configure URLs and proxy settings to tailor the scraping process to your needs.
• Structured Output: Provides data in a structured JSON format for easy integration into your systems.
• Scalable Solution: Suitable for both small-scale and large-scale data collection needs.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	Array	No	List of URLs to scrape. Must be valid HTTP/HTTPS URLs.	["https://reliefweb.int/jobs?page=1"]
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Proxy settings to use during scraping. Defaults to Apify's residential proxy.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

Example Input JSON

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://reliefweb.int/jobs?page=1"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}

Example Output JSON

[
  {
    "job_id": "4209120",
    "title": "Administrative Assistant",
    "job_url": "https://reliefweb.int/job/4209120/administrative-assistant",
    "country": "Philippines",
    "organization": "IOM",
    "posted_date": "2026-04-24T05:30:04+00:00",
    "posted_text": "24 Apr 2026",
    "closing_date": "2026-05-07T00:00:00+00:00",
    "closing_text": "7 May 2026",
    "actor_id": "PZVq6ihcbE4IL9QF3",
    "run_id": "McoucDgi5Q2GbBmve"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on job trends and demands in various sectors.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor job postings from specific organizations.
• Content Aggregation: Compile job listings for job boards or newsletters.
• Academic Research: Analyze employment trends and patterns for research purposes.
• Business Automation: Automate the collection of job data for HR analytics.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Reliefweb Jobs Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object contains:

• job_id: Unique identifier for the job.
• title: Job title.
• job_url: Direct URL to the job listing.
• country: Country where the job is located.
• organization: Organization offering the job.
• posted_date: Date the job was posted.
• closing_date: Application deadline.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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