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Remote and home-based UN-system roles include consultancy assignments, short-term contracts, and a small number of fixed-term positions where the agency permits remote work. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role tagged as home-based or where the agency has explicitly flagged remote work as acceptable. Always confirm the working arrangement on the official posting before applying.
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Digital Information Specialists
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations
FAO seeks Digital Information Specialists on a roster basis to support the development and application of digital solutions, information systems, and semantic technologies. The role involves assignments in four profiles: IT Specialist (software development, cloud, cybersecurity), Information Management Specialist (metadata, knowledge management, data governance), Semantics Specialist (ontologies, taxonomies, linked data), and Data Analyst (data mining, visualization, predictive analytics). Specialists will work on FAO AGRIS, AGROVOC, and other knowledge platforms, collaborating with global, regional, and country-level teams. The position requires advanced technical skills in specific domains, strong analytical abilities, and effective communication in English. It is a consultant role under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA), offering up to 11 months with renewal possibility, based in various locations including home-based options.
Closes 9/30/2026Investment 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 9/28/2026Serious Game and Policy Game Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Serious Game and Policy Game Specialist to build a roster of consultants supporting innovation across global, regional, and country levels. Reporting to the Office of Innovation, the role involves designing, developing, and facilitating serious games and policy simulations in both physical and virtual formats. Key responsibilities include applying game-based innovation methodologies to agrifood systems, utilizing digital collaboration tools for remote stakeholder engagement, and facilitating high-level policy exercises. The specialist will also strengthen country capacities, develop training materials, and produce analytical reports. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in game mechanics, systems thinking, and participatory facilitation, with a proven ability to translate complex policy challenges into engaging learning experiences. This is a non-staff consultant position with assignments potentially home-based, requiring travel as needed.
Closes 8/29/2026Legal Specialist (Development Law)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Home, Based
FAO seeks Legal Specialists to populate a roster for consulting assignments focused on development law within the food and agriculture sector. The role involves supporting the review and revision of national and regional legislation, conducting legal research, and disseminating legal information. Key responsibilities include assisting in the drafting of national and regional legislation, legal opinions, and international instruments, as well as supporting the negotiation of such instruments. The specialist will also contribute to legal capacity development by designing and implementing training, outreach activities, and conferences. Candidates must possess expertise in areas such as veterinary and phytosanitary legislation, food law, soil, water, environmental law, and climate change. The position is home-based but may involve travel to countries for liaison with national counterparts. Assignments range from a few days to 11 months. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Law or a relevant discipline, has at least one year of practical experience, and demonstrates working knowledge of English. This is a non-staff opportunity under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA).
Closes 8/16/2026Gender Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Home, Based
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Gender Specialist Consultant for its Representation in Somalia to operationalize gender mainstreaming within its development and emergency interventions. Reporting to the Head of Programme, the incumbent will lead the implementation of the gender stocktaking exercise action plan, ensuring alignment with FAO’s Gender Policy and the Country Programming Framework. Key responsibilities include conducting gender assessments, developing gender action plans for agriculture, livestock, and fisheries projects, and integrating gender-responsive approaches into project design and monitoring. The role requires analyzing sex-disaggregated data, building staff capacity through training, and advising on donor strategies for gender equality and women's empowerment. The specialist will also contribute to M&E reporting, document best practices, and prepare technical briefs to showcase programme results. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in gender studies or social sciences, significant professional experience in fragile contexts, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive policy integration and capacity building across diverse stakeholders.
Closes 7/31/2026Land Valuation Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Home, Based
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Land Valuation Specialist for a home-based consultant role supporting the FAO Representation in Georgia. The incumbent will work under the UTF/GEO/034/GEO-F project, which aims to introduce a land consolidation instrument integrated with irrigation rehabilitation. The primary objective is to develop a comprehensive manual guiding the land valuation process for selected pilot areas, ensuring fair and transparent transfer of land rights in line with the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure. Key responsibilities include leading the preparation of the valuation manual, integrating soil survey data into the valuation methodology, contributing to re-allotment planning manuals, and providing training to national counterparts and project teams. The role requires strong technical expertise in agricultural land valuation, land consolidation, and stakeholder engagement. The specialist will collaborate closely with the National Project Coordinator, project team, and international experts to ensure the methodology builds on existing soil quality data and land market transactions. This assignment supports broader goals of increasing agricultural production, improving land and water efficiency, and strengthening land rights, particularly for women. The position is based in Tbilisi but operates on a home-based model with expected missions to Georgia.
Closes 7/30/2026GEF Project Design Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a GEF Project Design Specialist to join the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB). This role supports the FAO-GEF Coordination Unit in assisting countries with the identification, formulation, and monitoring of projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and other environmental trust funds. The specialist will provide technical expertise on natural resource management, climate change, and biodiversity, ensuring alignment with GEF eligibility criteria and strategic objectives. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, preparing project proposals, conducting quality control, and delivering capacity development activities. The position involves working with governments, FAO technical divisions, and national executing agencies. It is a roster-based assignment with a duration of up to 11 months, potentially home-based with required field travel. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in results-based management, and knowledge of GEF procedures. Candidates must have relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in environmental or natural resource fields. The assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to global environmental challenges and sustainable agriculture.
Closes 7/27/2026Consultant to develop a paper on care reforms and systems
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
ESCWA seeks a consultant to draft a comprehensive paper on the political economy of care reforms in the Arab region, drawing lessons from Latin America. The role involves conducting a desk review of care policy experiences, consulting with stakeholders to identify determinants and barriers, and proposing elements to advance care systems. The consultant will develop a detailed outline and produce first and final drafts under the supervision of the Social Affairs Officer. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in public policy, specifically within social policy reform and care economies, with the ability to synthesize complex socio-economic data into actionable policy frameworks.
Closes 7/28/2026Consultant - Analysis of perverse Fiscal Incentives to Peatlands
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to analyze perverse fiscal incentives driving land-use decisions in the Congo Basin peatlands of the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role involves identifying fiscal policies, tax regimes, and subsidies that negatively impact peatland conservation and developing actionable, costed recommendations to align fiscal policy with conservation objectives. Key responsibilities include conducting an inception phase with stakeholder mapping and literature review, performing a comprehensive analysis of fiscal incentive frameworks across forestry, oil, mining, and agriculture sectors, and assessing fiscal leakages. The consultant must develop options for reform, such as climate-smart fiscal instruments and ecological fiscal transfers, and validate findings through stakeholder consultations. Deliverables include an inception report, a final report in English and French, a policy brief, and a presentation at a validation workshop. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in environmental economics, public finance, or natural resource management, with significant experience in fiscal policy analysis and a deep understanding of the political economy in Central Africa.
Closes 7/29/2026Consultant on Policy Network on Open Digital Infrastructure
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs seeks a Consultant to facilitate and document the work of the Policy Network on Open Digital Infrastructure (PNODI) under the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). This role involves convening multistakeholder discussions, synthesizing complex inputs from diverse experts, and drafting high-level outputs such as reports and meeting summaries. The consultant will host and report on PNODI meetings, present findings at the 21st Annual IGF Meeting, and contribute to the development of tangible resources that inform global digital policy debates. The position requires strong analytical skills, expertise in internet infrastructure and digital standards, and excellent communication abilities. The consultant will work remotely for a duration of 55 days, reporting to the IGF Secretariat’s head of office. Success is measured by cooperation with coordinators, timely submission of quality outputs, and positive feedback from participants. The role supports the implementation of UNGA Resolution A/RES/80/173 by fostering year-round multistakeholder cooperation on key digital policy issues.
Closes 7/30/2026Project 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 on Policy Network on Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs seeks a Consultant to facilitate and document the work of two Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Policy Networks: Cybersecurity (PNC) and Digital Inclusion (PNDI). Based remotely, the role involves 75 working days of service to support the implementation of UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/173. The consultant will collaborate with MAG-appointed facilitators to develop workplans, advise on modalities to respond to Secretary-General priorities, and manage discussion mailing lists and virtual meetings. Key responsibilities include synthesizing complex multistakeholder inputs, drafting substantive output reports (20-40 pages), and preparing IGF 2026 Messages. The candidate must possess high-level knowledge of cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and digital policy discourse. The role requires excellent English communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality written outputs, including executive summaries and background materials for press and expert briefing. The consultant will also contribute to capacity development activities and coordinate with the IGF Secretariat on layout and structure for final publications.
Closes 7/30/2026Project consultant - graphic design
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Project Consultant in Graphic Design to support the Plastics Unit, which leads global actions towards a safe circular economy of plastics. The consultant will provide on-demand design, layout, content enhancement, and event-support services. Key responsibilities include designing and producing high-quality visual products such as reports, policy briefs, infographics, and presentations that align with UNEP’s branding and accessibility standards. The role involves developing data visualizations and digital assets for web and social media, preparing presentation decks, and creating event materials like roll-ups and signage. The ideal candidate will ensure visual coherence and clarity for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. This is a home-based position with an expected duration of six months, requiring fluency in English and a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and brand guideline application.
Closes 7/31/2026Evaluation Consultant
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Evaluation Consultant for a five-month remote contract to assess the UN Development Account-funded project on 'Financing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Green and Inclusive Recovery.' This project supports Colombia and Brazil in achieving SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework while addressing poverty and food security. The consultant will work within the Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit to evaluate the project's impact on aligning public finance with sustainable development goals, specifically targeting the misallocation of public finance and harmful agricultural subsidies that exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. Key responsibilities include drafting and revising the inception report, conducting a synthesized desk review, preparing interview guides, performing semi-structured interviews, presenting preliminary findings, and finalizing the evaluation report for dissemination. The role requires strong technical expertise in evaluation methodologies, particularly Theory of Change, alongside deep knowledge of sustainable public finance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable agriculture. The consultant will contribute to lessons learned for future programming in the 'Nature' and 'Finance and Economic Transformation' programmes.
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 8/4/2026Conference and Meeting Support
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the IX Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (RP27) in the Americas and the Caribbean. This home-based role, running from October 2026 to March 2027, involves managing procurement, participant registration, and event communications. The contractor will serve as the focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with diverse organizational units to process travel arrangements, payments, and logistics. Key duties include managing online registration workflows, supporting the invitation process for member states, coordinating official statement segments, and providing statistical reports on attendance. The role requires close collaboration with the External Relations Officer and other team members to ensure the efficient delivery of this hybrid event. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, experience in conference management, and proficiency in Spanish and English. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to global disaster risk reduction efforts by facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and knowledge-sharing.
Closes 8/21/2026International Consultant on Gender-Responsive Public Procurement
UN Women · 🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova
UN Women seeks an International Consultant to enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Finance and other public entities in Moldova to integrate gender considerations into public procurement regulations and practices. The role involves reviewing existing legislation to incorporate gender-responsive inclusion criteria, developing practical implementation tools such as guides and model specifications for at least four procurement categories, and facilitating stakeholder consultations to validate these measures. The consultant will also design and deliver training programs for contracting authorities, develop monitoring indicators and reporting templates, and create awareness materials to encourage the participation of women-owned businesses in public tenders. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in public procurement systems, gender mainstreaming, and policy analysis, with a proven ability to design capacity-building initiatives. This home-based consultancy requires fluency in English and involves delivering specific outputs between August 2026 and April 2027, reporting to the Gender Specialist-Women Economic Empowerment and Resilience.
Closes 8/3/2026CONSULTANCY - 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 7/30/2026UNFPA Expert and practitioner on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) from justice sector
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova
UNFPA Moldova is seeking an international expert and practitioner in Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) from the justice sector to provide technical assistance to the National Agency for the Prevention and Combating of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (ANPCV) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The consultant will design and deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for justice professionals, review and strengthen existing training curricula, and develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for responding to TFGBV cases. The role requires integrating international standards, such as the Istanbul Convention, into national frameworks. The assignment involves remote work with one mission to Chișinău for in-person training delivery. The ideal candidate is a judge, prosecutor, or criminal investigation officer with practical expertise in investigating and adjudicating TFGBV cases, developing training materials, and delivering capacity-building programmes. The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNFPA Programme Analyst on GBV, collaborating closely with national partners to ensure survivor-centred and trauma-informed responses. The position focuses on strengthening the justice sector's capacity to handle digital evidence, prosecute offenders, and protect victims in line with European and international legal standards.
Closes 8/3/2026System Engineer (Project Post)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The System Engineer supports the Programs, Engineering and Maintenance Division of the BIGES Group Executive within NATO. The role focuses on the integration, testing, validation, and transition of software and application services into the BIGES enterprise. Key responsibilities include ensuring controlled and interoperable introduction of software components, maintaining technical documentation, supporting system testing, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders like the NCIA. The incumbent works under the EEA Branch Head to align with architectural standards and security requirements. The position requires expertise in agile software development, object-oriented analysis, and specific programming languages. It involves maintaining operational readiness and service coherence for NATO's intelligence and information sharing capabilities. The role is a three-year definite duration project post based in Brussels, Belgium, requiring travel and potential out-of-hours work. It demands high proficiency in English and adherence to strict security and integrity protocols.
Closes 9/6/2026
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