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• National Consultant to Support Gender Audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Other State Institutions, Kyiv, Ukraine, SSA

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support a gender audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other state institutions. The role involves developing gender audit methodologies, facilitating stakeholder consultations, conducting desk reviews and data collection (surveys, interviews), analyzing findings, and drafting comprehensive reports with recommendations. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry's working groups and UN Women staff, supporting the implementation of gender equality commitments in public institutions. The assignment includes preparing progress reports and supporting the development of action plans based on audit findings. The position is home-based with occasional visits to Ministry and UN Women offices, with no anticipated travel. The consultant must have advanced qualifications in public administration, gender studies, or related fields, and at least two years of relevant experience in gender equality, governance, or related areas.

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• UN Women: International Consultant for Programme Quality Assurance and Oversight (Retainer), Home-Based

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks an International Consultant for Programme Quality Assurance and Oversight (Retainer) to provide technical support across the Asia-Pacific region. The consultant will assess and strengthen programme quality assurance mechanisms, particularly focusing on appraisal processes for RPAC and LPAC, ensuring compliance with UN Women standards. Responsibilities include conducting quality assurance reviews of field documentation, supporting capacity assessments for increasing Delegation of Authority (DoA), and delivering capacity-building initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with regional programme teams, country offices, multi-country offices, and non-physical presences. The consultant works remotely without official travel and is expected to deliver high-quality, evidence-based outputs aligned with corporate policies and standards. The assignment runs from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a maximum of 100 working days.

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• Migrant Women and Disabilities Expert Consultant

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks an Expert Consultant to support the development of a policy brief on migrant women and disabilities as part of the Making Migration Safe for Women programme. The consultant will conduct background research, organize and facilitate a virtual consultation with stakeholders including civil society organizations, OPDs, and academic experts, and prepare key informant interviews. The work focuses on examining both positive and negative migration experiences for women with disabilities, including access to healthcare, social protection, economic opportunities, and barriers to decent work and services. The consultant will also produce a summary note of the consultation, draft a policy brief, and create communications materials and a plain language summary. The role requires extensive experience in gender equality, migration, and disability rights research with demonstrated policy-oriented output.

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• UN Women Leadership & Decision-Making Specialist IPPSA11 Homebased

  UN Women · Home-based

  The UN Women Leadership & Decision-Making Specialist IPPSA11 is responsible for managing global technical support for the implementation of UN Women's Strategic Plan Impact 1, overseeing the UN Women-Sida Strategic Partnership Framework (SPF3) component on women's political participation, and leading the design of the next phase (SPF4). The role involves managing corporate processes, institutional strengthening, and results-based management, including monitoring program implementation, budget management, and reporting. The specialist supports country offices with technical assistance and capacity development, manages donor relations and resource mobilization efforts, and leads UN coordination functions. They also provide strategic inputs to senior management and represent the organization in interagency mechanisms. The position requires extensive experience in gender equality and international development, with a focus on women's political participation.

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• Regional Emergency Gender Data Analyst - Retainer - International Consultant - Home Based

  UN Women · Home-based

  The UN Women Regional Emergency Gender Data Analyst is a home-based consultancy role supporting gender-transformative humanitarian action across the Arab States. The position requires advanced expertise in gender data analysis, sex-disaggregated data systems, and statistical methods in emergency contexts. Responsibilities include providing specialized statistical and analytical support for gender data in emergencies, supporting rapid data generation and analysis during crisis phases, strengthening data quality and comparability, and producing gender data analytical updates for humanitarian programming. The role involves working independently under tight deadlines while coordinating across multiple emergency contexts, and may require short-term missions to crisis-affected areas. The consultant will report to the Regional Office Data and Results Management function and operate under the authority of the relevant Country Office.

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• Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · Home-based

  The Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator supports the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) initiative, a global platform accelerating locally led climate adaptation innovations. The role involves developing and implementing learning and knowledge management approaches to capture lessons, best practices, and innovations from climate adaptation projects. Key responsibilities include documenting and synthesizing insights, producing knowledge products such as case studies and briefs, facilitating peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange, and supporting stakeholder engagement activities. The position works within a multidisciplinary team across country offices, regions, and thematic areas, collaborating with programme managers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, innovation teams, and external partners. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, experience in facilitating learning events, and familiarity with climate change adaptation and innovation ecosystems.

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• UN Women - HeForShe Barbershop Facilitator (Consultant Roster)

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a HeForShe Barbershop Facilitator to join a pre-vetted consultant roster for delivering participatory sessions aimed at engaging men and boys in exploring equitable masculinities and gender equality. The role involves adapting and facilitating Barbershop sessions based on local contexts, adhering to standardized methodologies, and contributing to monitoring and evaluation efforts. Facilitators will work remotely but may be deployed for short-term in-person sessions. The position requires a Master's degree in related fields, minimum 5 years of experience facilitating gender equality programs, and fluency in English with proficiency in additional languages being highly desirable. Consultants report to the Partnerships Engagement and Special Initiatives Advisor and Global Head of HeForShe.

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• National Consultant for updating and finalization of research report “Leaving No One Behind”, IC, UN Women Kazakhstan

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women Kazakhstan seeks a National Consultant to finalize and publish the regional research report 'Leaving No One Behind: Gender-based Violence among Women with Intersecting Identities in Central Asia.' The consultant will provide technical, analytical, and editorial support to update the research draft, ensuring it reflects recent data, policy developments, and programmatic changes from 2023-2026. Key responsibilities include reviewing methodology and findings, updating legislative and policy frameworks, strengthening analytical coherence, refining recommendations for policy relevance, editing for clarity and consistency, and ensuring compliance with UN Women standards. The work involves finalizing the English version and reviewing the Russian translation. The role requires expertise in gender-based violence research, intersectionality frameworks, and the Central Asian context, with a focus on inclusive, survivor-centered language. The assignment is home-based with occasional online meetings, no travel required.

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• Consultant on WEPs implementation and policy development

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support private sector engagement in implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and advancing women’s economic empowerment in Ukraine. The Consultant will provide technical support to companies and business associations, including current and potential WEPs signatories, in reviewing and developing gender-responsive corporate policies and practices. Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation of capacity-building activities, maintaining databases on WEPs-related activities, preparing reports and progress updates, and engaging with stakeholders through online and in-person formats. The role requires expertise in gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and private sector engagement, with experience in policy development, data management, and stakeholder coordination. The position is home-based with potential travel as required.

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• Consultant on strengthening case management response services for married girls

  United Nations Population Fund · Home-based

  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks an International Consultant to conduct a situation analysis of existing case management response services for married girls in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines. The consultant will support the rollout of the 2025 guidance on designing and implementing response services for young and adolescent married girls across South and Southeast Asia. Key responsibilities include analyzing national and subnational guidance materials, mapping legal mandates and service providers, and facilitating training and capacity-building initiatives. The work involves developing localized tools, conducting webinars, and mentoring country offices. The consultancy duration is 94 working days from June 15 to December 15, 2026, with travel to UNFPA Country Offices as needed. The role requires extensive experience in gender-based violence (GBV) case management, programming for married girls, and community engagement strategies.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Capacity Development Assistant (home based) (Re-advertised - External)

  United Nations Development Programme · Home-based

  The Capacity Development Assistant supports the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme by providing logistical and administrative support for learning and training programmes for UN Volunteers globally. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering both onsite and online learning activities, including coordinating events, managing training materials, supporting digital learning platforms, and assisting with recruitment and administrative processes. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in event planning and capacity development, and proficiency in office software and learning management systems. The role is home-based and open to Tier 1 and 2 applicants only.

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• UN Women National Consultant – Country Support on Women, Peace and Security and Defense Institutions, Malaysia (retainer)

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support the implementation of the 'Securing Peace, Advancing Equality: Women, Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific' project in Malaysia. The consultant will provide country-level support for integrating Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and emerging security issues into defense institutions and civil-military cooperation. Responsibilities include engaging with Malaysian government and defense institutions, conducting contextual analysis, facilitating civil-military dialogues, preparing analytical notes and briefings, and ensuring documentation and knowledge continuity. The role requires strong expertise in WPS, gender equality, and security-sector engagement, with a focus on Malaysia's institutional landscape and civil society networks. The consultant will work remotely but may be required to travel in accordance with UN Women policies.

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• UN Women International Consultant – Governance, Peace and Security, homebased (multiple positions)

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks an International Consultant on Governance, Peace and Security to provide technical support for developing new work areas in the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves preparing concept notes, project documents, and policy briefings aligned with UN Women's strategic plans and donor agreements. The consultant will support the Governance, Peace and Security Team on ASEAN-related initiatives, maintain regional knowledge on women's rights and WPS, and contribute to advocacy efforts. Key responsibilities include supporting UN Country Teams and treaty bodies, developing non-traditional WPS programming (cybersecurity, climate peace), and coordinating events with stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience in governance, peace and security programming, with a focus on women's leadership and decision-making. The consultant will work remotely but may be required to travel according to UN Women policy.

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• CONSULTANCY - Support institutionnel à la Direction Générale de la Météorologie (DGM) - SSA-2026-TCU-DPPD-16

  World Meteorological Organization · Home-based

  The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking a consultant to support institutional strengthening of Madagascar's Direction Générale de la Météorologie (DGM). The consultant will assist in establishing the DGM as a national authority for meteorology, hydrology, and climatology by developing institutional mechanisms, legal frameworks, and coordination structures. Key responsibilities include drafting decrees and laws, facilitating stakeholder consultations, integrating gender considerations, and supporting the implementation of the National Climate Services Framework (CNSC). The role requires extensive experience in institutional development, public sector operations, and legal frameworks in Madagascar, with a focus on meteorological and climatological services. The consultant will work closely with government ministries, technical institutions, and development partners to ensure alignment with national priorities and international standards.

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• National Consultant to Develop a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Measurement Tools for the Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP III) 2026–2028

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to develop a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework and measurement tools for the Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP III) 2026–2028 in Palestine. The consultant will support the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA) in designing a results-based MEAL system that tracks progress, ensures accountability to women and girls, and supports evidence-based decision-making. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews, developing a MEAL framework with indicators and data collection tools, aligning with national and international reporting frameworks, and validating the framework with stakeholders. The role requires strong expertise in MEAL, WPS agendas, and experience working with government institutions. The consultant will work remotely from the West Bank with occasional travel to MoWA, HNC members, and other stakeholders, including online engagement with Gaza and Jerusalem.

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• Communications Analyst (Visual & Graphic Design) - Local Post for Nationals of Egypt - NPSA9 - Home Based

  UN Women · Home-based

  The Communications Analyst (Visual & Graphic Design) supports UN Women's Regional Office for the Arab States in developing visual communication materials aligned with corporate branding guidelines. Key responsibilities include designing creative assets for campaigns, advocacy initiatives, publications, and social media, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms and formats. The role involves working closely with regional and headquarters teams to maintain cohesive messaging and visual identity, providing technical guidance to country offices, and contributing to the conceptualization and development of visual content that drives engagement and visibility. The incumbent also supports video production, document layout, and internal knowledge management systems.

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• Lead National Consultant to Support Gender Audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Other State Institutions, Kyiv, Ukraine, SSA

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a Lead National Consultant to support a gender audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other state institutions. The consultant will lead the development of gender audit methodology, coordinate with working groups, conduct desk reviews and data collection (surveys, interviews), analyze findings, draft reports, and support implementation of recommendations. The role involves extensive stakeholder engagement, technical expertise in gender equality and public administration, and coordination with government bodies. The consultant will report to a Programme Management Specialist and work remotely with occasional office visits. The assignment includes submitting progress reports and supporting training and validation sessions.

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• Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action - International - PSA10 - Home Based

  UN Women · Home-based

  The Programme Specialist, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action leads the planning, implementation, and management of UN Women interventions in the Arab States region. Key responsibilities include designing program strategies, managing budgets and staff, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with global and regional priorities. The role focuses on enhancing women's leadership in fragile contexts, promoting gender equality in humanitarian action, and supporting peace processes. The incumbent works closely with country offices, UN agencies, donors, and civil society partners to implement programs under the Germany-funded regional initiative. They are responsible for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes, capacity building, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts.

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• UN Women: Consultant for Costing Health Services for GBV Survivors to Inform Sustainable Financing Frameworks, Home-based, Indonesia, National Consultant

  UN Women · Home-based

  UN Women seeks a National Consultant to conduct an economic evaluation of health services for GBV survivors in Indonesia, focusing on sustainable financing frameworks. The consultant will lead a costing study to determine direct and indirect costs of GBV-related health services, particularly in RSUD Tarakan, DKI Jakarta. Key responsibilities include developing an inception report, conducting cost analysis, presenting preliminary findings, and producing a final policy brief with financing recommendations. The role requires extensive experience in health economics and public health research, with a focus on gender-based violence. The consultant will work remotely from Indonesia and report to the HIV Human Rights Gender Officer, supported by a Programme Assistant EVAW. The study aims to provide fiscal evidence for Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) to ensure no survivor is denied care due to lack of public financing.

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• Consultant.e national.e pour le renforcement des capacités de la coalition civile en matière de plaidoyer sur la BSG (home based)

  UN Women · Home-based

  The consultant will support UN Women by strengthening the capacity of the Civil Coalition for Gender Responsive Budgeting (BSG) in advocacy skills. Responsibilities include conducting a training needs analysis via an online questionnaire, developing a bilingual (French and Arabic) training kit with PowerPoint materials and case studies, and delivering a two-day in-person training session in either Tangier or Marrakech. The consultant will also produce a final training report of up to 30 pages. The role requires strong skills in data analysis, content synthesis, time management, autonomy, and problem-solving. The consultant will report to the Programme Management Specialist and coordinate with HR for contract and payment matters. The position is home-based with one required travel to Morocco for the training delivery. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree or equivalent in political science, economics, social sciences, international relations, law, gender, or related fields, with at least five years of experience in developing training and kits on public policy and at least two experiences in gender-sensitive governance training. Fluency in Arabic and French is mandatory, with knowledge of another UN official language considered an asset.

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