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Investment Operations Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations
FAO’s Investment Centre seeks an Investment Operations Specialist (Consultant/PSA) to provide technical advice and capacity development for investment operations in agrifood systems. The role involves leading or participating in multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in identifying, assessing, and preparing investment operations for food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, and climate change adaptation. Responsibilities include designing investment strategies, conducting feasibility studies, supporting implementation and evaluation, and advising on sustainable food systems. The specialist will collaborate with IFI partners, governments, and private sector actors to mobilize resources and promote international cooperation. The position requires advanced university degrees in relevant fields (e.g., economics, agricultural sciences) and at least one year of professional experience in agricultural/rural sector analytical studies or investment operations. Working knowledge of English, French, or Spanish is required. The contract is home-based with required travel for field missions, ranging from two weeks to 11 months. Candidates must adhere to FAO’s values and undergo background checks.
Closes 9/28/2026GEF Project Technical Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇼🇸 Samoa
The GEF Project Technical Specialist provides technical, coordination, monitoring, and reporting support for Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio projects within the Pacific Islands region. Reporting to the SAP Programme Officer, the role ensures effective project implementation aligned with FAO procedures and GEF requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting project cycle management, preparing work plans and budgets, monitoring technical and financial delivery, and identifying implementation risks. The Specialist coordinates with government counterparts, operational partners, and national project teams to ensure timely reporting and compliance. Additional duties involve contributing to future GEF programming, resource mobilization, and portfolio development, including support for GEF-8 implementation and GEF-9 preparation. The role requires conducting field missions, supporting evaluations, and producing technical documents and knowledge products. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, a deep understanding of GEF requirements, and experience in environmental, climate, or natural resource management. The position is based in Apia, Samoa, on a consultant basis for 235 working days over 11 months.
Closes 8/5/2026Senior Program Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire, Côte d'Ivoire
The Senior Program Management Specialist provides high-level strategic, technical, and managerial advisory support to the FAO Representative in Côte d’Ivoire. The role focuses on strengthening program coherence, portfolio management, quality assurance, and resource mobilization for ongoing and pipeline projects, including flagship Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading coordination across projects, conducting climate-finance and donor intelligence analysis, developing resource mobilization plans, and ensuring results-based management and monitoring. The specialist acts as an autonomous senior adviser, facilitating engagement with government, donors, UN agencies, and private-sector actors to advance agrifood systems transformation, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. The candidate must possess extensive experience in program management, strategic advisory services, and donor relations, with a strong understanding of climate finance mechanisms and international development frameworks. The role requires excellent analytical, drafting, and facilitation skills, along with the ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team under tight deadlines. The position is based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and involves close collaboration with regional, subregional, and headquarters teams.
Closes 7/28/2026Procurement Officer (Monitoring And Compliance)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Procurement Officer (Monitoring and Compliance) at FAO headquarters in Rome ensures procurement activities adhere to established policies and public procurement best practices. The role involves monitoring compliance through report analysis, identifying variances, and supporting the second line of defense. Key responsibilities include drafting tender documents and contracts, reviewing technical and financial offers, and assisting in capacity development programs and procurement training for decentralized offices. The officer also supports auditing responses, oversees procurement committee secretariat functions, and utilizes data analytics tools like Power BI for complex reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree plus three years of procurement experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus five years, along with professional certification (e.g., CIPS). Strong skills in data visualization, contract management, and compliance monitoring are essential, alongside proficiency in English and an intermediate FAO official language.
Closes 7/24/2026Project coordinator consultant
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring a Project Coordinator Consultant for a two-month remote assignment to support the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) Task Force. The role focuses on the global coordination of national-level exercises to define pathways for sustainable demographic and health data systems. Key responsibilities include engaging participating countries, providing guidance to national focal points on implementing survey tools, and maintaining continuous support for country teams. The consultant will document stakeholder meetings, track project workplans and consultation records, and prepare draft plans for managing collected information. Additional duties involve supporting Task Force presentations, assisting with development partner consultations, and contributing to broader Statistics Division work. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional experience in statistical systems, demographic data, or intergovernmental coordination, with a proven ability to manage complex multi-country programmes and build trusted relationships with senior officials in national statistical offices. Fluency in English is mandatory, and an advanced university degree in a relevant field is required.
Closes 7/30/2026Consultant
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) seeks a Consultant to develop an Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) monitoring tool focused on the rights to health and work (including social security) in Malaysia. Working under the supervision of the ESCR Knowledge Hub and in coordination with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), the consultant will design a comprehensive monitoring framework aligned with international human rights standards and the Global Human Rights Indicator Framework (GHRIF). Key responsibilities include conducting a situational analysis of rights in the Malaysian context, mapping existing laws and data sources, and developing a detailed indicator matrix with structural, process, and outcome indicators. The role requires integrating human rights principles such as non-discrimination and accountability, and ensuring appropriate data disaggregation. The consultant will organize and lead a validation workshop with SUHAKAM stakeholders, refine the tool based on feedback, and provide a user guide for implementation. This three-month full-time consultancy requires advanced expertise in human rights research, monitoring, and analysis, with a strong understanding of Malaysian legal and policy contexts. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background in relevant fields and significant professional experience in ESCR issues, demonstrating the ability to translate complex international standards into actionable national monitoring frameworks.
Closes 7/31/2026Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP/GEF project “Creation of additional biosafety capacities that lead to a full implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Cuba''
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Evaluation Consultant to conduct a terminal evaluation of the GEF-funded project aimed at strengthening biosafety capacities in Cuba for the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The assignment, lasting eight months, involves assessing the project's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, outcomes, and impacts. The consultant will manage the entire evaluation process, including developing a Theory of Change, designing evaluation frameworks, collecting data through desk reviews and field visits, and producing an inception report, draft report, and final evaluation report. The role requires maintaining independence from the project's formulation and implementation while fostering participatory stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in environmental sciences or international development, significant experience in evaluating large-scale programmes using Theory of Change methodologies, and fluency in English and Spanish. This consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to global biosafety efforts and generate lessons learned for future project formulation.
Closes 8/4/2026Programme Management Assistant, G6
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇮 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Assistant (G6) to support the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit within the Ecosystems Division, based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and technical support for programme and project implementation. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning and coordination, preparing and analyzing budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. The incumbent will collaborate with programme managers on performance reporting, draft summaries and correspondence, and maintain internal databases and files. The position requires conducting research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in data analysis and ERP systems, and a solid understanding of programme administration. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory. The appointment is for an initial one-year fixed-term period, subject to extension based on mandate and funding availability. This is a locally recruited position, meaning the incumbent must be authorized to work in Côte d'Ivoire and is not eligible for international recruitment allowances.
Closes 8/20/2026Associate Programme Officer, DECI/SEC (FT-LTD), P2
International Trade Centre · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is seeking an Associate Programme Officer (P2) within the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section (SEC) of the Division of Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI). This fixed-term, limited appointment focuses on manufacturing sector development, supporting ITC’s mandate to transform trade and enable economic development in the Global South. The role involves facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and projects for key clients, including monitoring progress, analyzing data, and identifying corrective actions. The incumbent will conduct basic research, provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation, and assist in planning workshops and interactive sessions. Responsibilities also include participating in survey initiatives, designing data collection tools, and contributing to written outputs such as background papers and analytical notes. The officer will provide administrative and substantive support to meetings and conferences, undertake outreach activities, and participate in field missions. A key component of the role is data visualization, requiring the collection and analysis of data to identify trends and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, and tables for decision-making. The position requires strong analytical, conceptual, and evaluative skills, along with proficiency in English. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Chief of SEC and the Director of DECI, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable market-driven solutions.
Closes 8/21/2026National Project Officer- Joint Platform
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a National Project Officer to coordinate and implement a joint UN programme in Egypt under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Head of Protection Unit. The role involves managing operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include monitoring project implementation, developing work plans and budgets, and creating Monitoring & Evaluation tools. The officer will coordinate data collection and analysis, update information systems, and manage project visibility through press releases and social media. The position requires liaising with donors, UN agencies, local authorities, and government counterparts, as well as contributing to capacity building activities for staff and partners. Additional duties include preparing project proposals, concept notes, and planning documents, and supervising project staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of migration issues, UN programming, and financial regulations, with proven experience in multi-cultural settings and working with vulnerable populations such as migrants and refugees. Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory. The role involves duty travel for monitoring and assessments.
Closes 8/3/2026Programme Associate NPSA6 (duty station: Amman) - Local Post for Nationals of Jordan
UN Women · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
The Programme Associate (NPSA6) supports UN Women’s Women Count initiative in Jordan, focusing on gender data and statistics for the 2030 Agenda. The role provides comprehensive administrative, logistical, and financial support to the Women’s Economic Empowerment portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing programme work plans, budgets, and proposals; administering financial processes in the Quantum system (e.g., budget revisions, vouchers, payments); and facilitating knowledge sharing and resource mobilization. The incumbent collaborates with programme staff to ensure accurate reporting, audit readiness, and efficient service delivery. The position requires strong administrative skills, proficiency in office software (especially Excel), and experience with ERP systems. The ideal candidate is a national of Jordan with at least six years of progressively responsible experience in administration or programme management, fluent in Arabic and English, and capable of handling complex logistical and financial tasks within a gender-focused development context.
Closes 8/4/2026CONSULTANCY - Rapid Assessments Consultant SSA-2026-PFPO-1
World Meteorological Organization · Home-based
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking a Rapid Assessments Consultant to support the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, specifically Pillar 2, which focuses on detection, observation, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting. The consultant will update Rapid Assessments for at least 30 target countries to establish baseline information on hazard monitoring and forecasting capacity. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with existing assessment methodologies, coordinating with WMO Regional Offices and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS), and developing a data collection workplan. The role involves conducting online interviews and consultations to gather updated information, verifying questionnaire responses, and collecting relevant documentation and evidence. The consultant must ensure questionnaires are fully completed with no missing responses, documenting data gaps or inconsistencies. Deliverables include a workplan, stakeholder engagement records, and complete data collection packages for each country. The position requires strong analytical, data management, and communication skills, along with experience in monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief of Planning, Foresight and Performance. This is a consultancy role lasting 50 days over four months, requiring excellent English proficiency and preferably knowledge of French or other official UN languages.
Closes 7/30/2026National Post: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, NOB, Freetown, Sierra Leone
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone
The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (NOB) at UNFPA in Freetown, Sierra Leone, ensures that country programme activities comply with result-based management principles. The role involves supporting national partners and implementing partners in analyzing and utilizing M&E data for evidence-based decision-making. Key responsibilities include strengthening staff and partner capacity to develop Annual Work Plans, providing technical inputs for quarterly and annual reports, and producing evidence-based analyses and briefs. The analyst will coordinate monitoring visits, review programme results, and implement data visualization strategies to enhance communication. Additionally, the role supports the digitalization of knowledge management systems and capacity building for ICT-based M&E tools. The candidate must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, or research. Fluency in English is required. The position reports to the Coordination Specialist and aims to contribute to UNFPA’s mandate on reproductive health, gender equality, and demographic change.
Closes 8/3/2026Project Analyst [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
The SHIELD Project Analyst provides technical support to the SHIELD Programme, a joint initiative between UNDP and the Australian Government aimed at strengthening institutional and community resilience to climate change and natural disasters in the Philippines. The role focuses on bridging evidence, policy, and practice through data-informed approaches across three components: local government collaboration, national policy alignment, and scientific information dissemination. Key responsibilities include providing technical advisory support for resilience financing, facilitating engagement with national government agencies and scientific institutions, and translating scientific outputs into actionable policy recommendations. The Analyst assists in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with UNDP standards and integrating GEDSI principles. The position requires coordinating with consortium partners, managing knowledge products, and supporting budget tracking and procurement processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in climate or disaster risk management, and the ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships. The role reports to the UNDP Project Manager and involves close collaboration with national and subnational stakeholders to ensure coherent program implementation and sustainability.
Closes 7/28/2026Sexual and Reproductive Health Analyst
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇻 San Salvador, El Salvador
The UNFPA is recruiting a National Programme Analyst (NO-A) in El Salvador to provide technical, programmatic, and operational support for the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Representative, the role focuses on implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs that strengthen national health systems, with specific emphasis on reproductive health, sexual rights, maternal health, and gender equality. Key responsibilities include assisting in drafting policy briefs and technical inputs for government counterparts, supporting the rollout of territorial models against adolescent pregnancy, and facilitating capacity-building for health providers. The Analyst is also responsible for knowledge management, including data collection and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making, as well as coordination with inter-agency working groups and development partners. Additional duties involve humanitarian preparedness, specifically integrating the Minimum Initial Service Package into emergency plans, and project monitoring including financial tracking and field visits. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and professional experience in public health or SRH program management, demonstrating a strong understanding of the local health context and human rights-based approaches.
Closes 8/8/2026Programme Management Officer, P3
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Programme Management Officer (P3) supports the Peacebuilding Impact Hub within the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support (PBPSO), a joint DPPA-DPO structure. The role focuses on developing and managing the Peacebuilding Data Platform, coordinating evidence generation for peacebuilding impact, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. Key responsibilities include data analysis, research on peacebuilding trends, designing survey tools, and producing analytical reports. The officer also provides substantive support to consultative meetings, coordinates budget and funding activities, and leads field missions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and programme management skills, with specific expertise in data analytics and peacebuilding. The position is a temporary assignment available until 31 December 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 7/27/2026International Consultant for the development of the United Nations Moldova’s Cooperation Framework 2028-2032
Resident Coordinator System · 🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova
The United Nations Moldova is recruiting an International Consultant to lead the development of the UN Cooperation Framework (CF) for 2028-2032. Based in Chisinau, the consultant will design and facilitate the strategic prioritization process, working closely with the Resident Coordinator, UN Country Team, and diverse stakeholders including government, civil society, and development partners. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews, developing inception reports, facilitating workshops to identify strategic priorities and theory of change, and drafting the final CF document, including the results framework and implementation plan. The role requires extensive experience in international development, systems thinking, and mixed-methods analysis. The consultant must ensure the CF aligns with Moldova’s EU accession process and the 2030 Agenda. The assignment runs from September 2026 to May 2027, requiring strong analytical, facilitation, and writing skills, along with fluency in English.
Closes 7/29/2026STA Programme Management Intern
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Intern for its Science and Technical Assistance (STA) branch, based in Geneva, Switzerland, for a six-month duration. The STA branch supports the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions by providing scientific and technical input for their conferences of the parties and delivering technical assistance. The intern will assist in implementing cross-cutting activities across these conventions under the supervision of programme officers. Key responsibilities include conducting research and analysis on technical and policy issues related to the sound management of chemicals and waste; preparing technical documents, briefing notes, presentations, and communication materials; supporting the planning and organization of meetings, workshops, webinars, and capacity-building activities; assisting with project implementation, monitoring, and reporting; and contributing to knowledge management and information-sharing initiatives. The role also involves providing general support to the Branch's collaboration with Parties, regional centers, partner organizations, and other stakeholders. This internship offers an opportunity to gain knowledge on the scope of scientific and technical content of the BRS conventions. The successful candidate will work within an international and multidisciplinary team, contributing to a broad range of activities related to technical assistance, capacity-building, and intergovernmental processes. The position is unpaid, with costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses borne by the intern or their sponsoring institution. Fluency in spoken and written English is required, with knowledge of an additional official UN language considered an advantage.
Closes 8/5/2026International consultant on adoption of breast cancer treatment clinical protocols and development of compliance monitoring indicators
United Nations Population Fund · 🇹🇲 Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
UNFPA Turkmenistan seeks an international consultant to evaluate and update breast cancer treatment clinical protocols, aligning them with WHO standards and international best practices. The role involves conducting a desk review of existing local protocols, identifying gaps, and facilitating the development of modernized clinical guidelines. The consultant will also design a manual peer-review methodology and compliance monitoring indicators to ensure adherence to these protocols at institutional and national levels. Key deliverables include an assessment report, updated clinical protocols, a peer-review manual, and training workshops for national oncological specialists. The assignment is conducted entirely online over 18 working days between August and November 2026. The ideal candidate is a qualified oncologist with advanced medical degrees and significant experience in breast cancer treatment, protocol development, and clinical guidance. The role requires strong knowledge of WHO recommendations and evidence-based research. Fluency in Russian or English is mandatory, while familiarity with the Central Asian context is desirable. The consultant will report to the UNFPA Programme Analyst on Reproductive Health and must adhere to strict ethical standards and national ownership principles.
Closes 7/26/2026African SIDS National Technical Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇲🇺 Mauritius
The African SIDS National Technical Coordinator supports the FAO African SIDS Programme, which aims to strengthen agrifood systems in six African Small Island Developing States (Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe, and Seychelles) by addressing their unique vulnerabilities to climate change and economic instability. The role involves coordinating the Interregional Technical Network (ITN) and the Agrifood Public-Private Partnership Coalition (AgriPP), managing investment trackers, and delivering coaching programmes focused on results management. The incumbent will facilitate synergies between PRESAN and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, document innovative solutions, and support resource mobilization and private sector engagement. The position requires strategic planning, periodic reporting, and ensuring project closure readiness. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, technical expertise in agrifood systems, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while fostering partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
Closes 8/4/2026
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