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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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- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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Consultant for biodiversity and health
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant for Biodiversity and Health to provide technical and organizational support for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The consultant will compile and analyze information, prepare documents and training materials, coordinate webinars and meetings, and support the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Key responsibilities include supporting the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health, developing communication materials, and updating the biodiversity and health website. The role requires expertise in the biodiversity and health nexus, One Health, and planetary health concepts. The consultant must work remotely and may be required to travel.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Digital, web and graphic designer
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Digital, Web and Graphic Designer to support its Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean. The role involves creating high-quality graphic design materials including print and digital assets, social media graphics, event materials, and audiovisual products. The designer will work remotely and report to the External Relations Officer, coordinating with the Communication and Public Information Assistant. Responsibilities include designing materials following UNDRR brand guidelines, adapting layouts for Spanish and other languages, creating animation products, supporting campaigns like International Day for DRR, and developing promotional materials for various initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in digital and graphic design with a focus on both print and digital media.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
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 - Consultoria Nacional de Gestão de Projetos (Responsabilidade Social Corporativa)
UN Women · 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil
UN Women is seeking two national consultants for project management and implementation support of the 'Mulher+Tech' initiative in Brazil. This initiative aims to reduce gender digital gaps by providing digital literacy training combined with women's rights education to 1,300 women across 10 cities. The consultants will support project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, financial management, reporting, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement. They will work remotely from São Paulo with potential for occasional in-person meetings and travel. The role requires extensive experience in social project management with remote execution capabilities, strong financial and monitoring skills, and expertise in gender-responsive programming. The consultants will report to the Private Sector Programs Analyst and work closely with the Programs Associate.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
ONU MUJERES Asistencia técnica para la construcción de un esquema de registro y carnetización de mujeres cuidadoras del DMQ. Quito - Ecuador. Consultor/a Local
UN Women · 🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador
ONU Mujeres seeks a local consultant to develop a registration and identification system for women caregivers in Quito's Metropolitan District (DMQ). The consultant will design a conceptual and methodological model for characterizing and registering these women, create a catalog of municipal services, and develop an initial digital platform for data collection and management. The work involves analyzing primary and secondary data, designing registration criteria and validation processes, creating a data management tool (e.g., KoboToolbox), and mapping existing services for caregivers. The consultant will work 75% time from their own workspace in Quito, with occasional on-site meetings, and must complete mandatory UN Women courses before the first payment. The role requires a fourth-level degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics, or a third-level degree plus two years of experience, with at least two years of experience in administrative registration systems or data collection. The consultant must have fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English, and should have experience with data collection tools and mixed methodologies.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 13, 2026 -
Individual Contractor Researcher on transport and logistics
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an Individual Contractor Researcher on Transport and Logistics to support its Institute for Gender and Development (IGM) in generating evidence-based insights for policy and operational decisions. The role involves conducting research and analysis on transport and logistics activities in the Arab region, including data collection, preparing reports and policy briefs, and undertaking specific analyses on mobility, supply chains, and infrastructure performance. The researcher will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure high-quality outputs aligned with IGM's standards, and assist in project management tasks. The position is hybrid, with a duration of 4 months.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) to support youth engagement in drug prevention initiatives. The role involves administrative and logistical support for national RYNCA activities, including outreach, membership management, event coordination, and social media support. The contractor will work remotely from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, or Uzbekistan, with potential travel required. Key responsibilities include distributing informational materials, maintaining administrative records, organizing youth consultations and awareness events, supporting social media platforms, and preparing progress reports. The position requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years of clerical or administrative experience, experience supporting local youth projects, and proficiency in Russian and English. The contractor will work under the supervision of the UNODC ROCA National Programme Officer.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Graphic Designer, Web Developer and Webmaster
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Graphic Designer, Web Developer and Webmaster to design, develop, and maintain a bilingual (Spanish/English) interactive web platform for the Restoration Investment Plan for Productive Landscapes in the Dry Corridor and Arid Zones of the SICA Countries. The consultant will create the website's visual identity, graphic and audiovisual materials, develop a responsive and accessible website with a CMS, integrate interactive tools and data visualizations, ensure website functionality and security, manage hosting and domain continuity for 60 months, and provide technical documentation and handover materials. The role requires coordination with UNEP's Programme Management Officer for REDD+ in Latin America and the Caribbean and must align with UNEP branding, accessibility, communication, data protection, and gender equality standards.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Consultant (Legislative and Policy Research)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Consultant to support the development of a Repository of Best Practices on legislative frameworks addressing sexual extortion against minors, online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE), and non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII). The Consultant will conduct legal research, comparative analysis, and policy analysis to identify implementation gaps, areas of convergence and divergence, and opportunities for legal harmonization. Key responsibilities include developing a research methodology, preparing an annotated bibliography, designing a legislative mapping matrix, conducting desk reviews, and presenting findings. The role requires extensive experience in legal research and policy analysis, with a focus on international law, criminal law, human rights law, or cybercrime. The Consultant will work remotely from home and is expected to complete the assignment from July 1, 2026, to September 21, 2026.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
REDD+ Safeguards and Knowledge Management Specialist
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The REDD+ Safeguards and Knowledge Management Specialist will provide technical expertise to the UNEP Nature and Market-based Solutions Section/UN-REDD Team in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Key responsibilities include coordinating safeguards implementation, integrating non-carbon benefits (NCBs) into REDD+ and nature-based solutions frameworks, and supporting the UN-REDD Safeguards and Integrity Working Group for LAC. The role involves developing technical documents including a Safeguards Information System (SIS) updating proposal, NCB integration proposals for Mexico, and documentation of working group sessions. The consultant will also contribute to knowledge management products, policy briefs, and regional advocacy efforts related to REDD+, RBP initiatives, and restoration efforts. The position is home-based with a 6-month duration.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Gender and Environmental and Social Safeguards Assessment consultant
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Gender and Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Assessment Consultant to evaluate gender and ESS integration over the first five years of the Global EbA Fund (GEbAF) implementation. The consultant will develop a Gender Action Plan for 2026–2030. Key responsibilities include reviewing progress and gaps in gender mainstreaming, assessing alignment with UNEP, IUCN, and IKI frameworks, analyzing gender safeguards in environmental and social risk management, conducting portfolio analysis and stakeholder consultations, and developing an actionable Gender and ESS Action Plan with indicators and accountability measures. The role requires extensive experience in gender mainstreaming within climate/environment programs, expertise in ESS frameworks, and strong analytical and report-writing skills. The position is home-based for 2.5 months.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 13, 2026 -
INTERN- Project Support in Graphic/Web Design and Communication
Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) is offering an internship in Graphic/Web Design and Communication within the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM). This role supports the design and communication needs of OSCM, including creating visual identity products, preparing content for corporate briefings and presentations, supporting website development, and managing social media communications. Interns will collaborate with teams to maintain SharePoint and iSeek pages, develop communication plans, and enhance visual appeal and user experience across various platforms. The internship offers flexible in-person or remote work modalities, with a duration of 3-6 months starting in June/July 2026. Interns work as full team members on projects that contribute meaningfully to OSCM's operations and gain valuable experience in UN communications and design.
I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 13, 2026 -
Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a consultant to design and deliver virtual training sessions on emotional intelligence for UNEP staff across all divisions, regional offices, and MEAs. The role involves conducting pre-learning needs assessments, developing diverse learning resources, facilitating engaging virtual sessions using adult learning methodologies, and administering post-learning assessments. The consultant will report to the Training Officer within the HR Section based in Nairobi. This is a home-based virtual delivery position with a duration of 12 days.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 13, 2026 -
Consultant Specialist in Public Finance
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The Consultant Specialist in Public Finance will support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in developing national adaptation public expenditure estimates and a Climate Change Adaptation Budget Coding Protocol for Panama's national public accounts. The role involves conducting a Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR), developing training materials, organizing validation workshops, and preparing final reports and policy briefs. Key responsibilities include reviewing existing budget coding protocols, identifying climate-relevant expenditures, assessing alignment with national climate policies, and proposing a budget coding protocol for climate change adaptation. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Economy and Finance in Panama, with potential travel for consultations. The position requires expertise in public finance, climate change adaptation, and institutional analysis.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Internship - human rights
Office of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This internship opportunity is with the Office of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children (SRSG-VAC). The role supports the SRSG's mandate to advocate globally for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children, aligned with international human rights standards. Interns will assist with monitoring developments, administrative tasks, organizing conferences and meetings, note-taking, research, and supporting child participation initiatives. The position offers exposure to high-level UN work on child protection, including engagement with international bodies, regional organizations, and civil society. The internship is remote or in New York, lasting 3-6 months, and provides valuable experience in human rights advocacy and UN operations.
I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 22, 2026 -
Environmental Junior Analyst
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks three unpaid interns for a 3-6 month period to support the Science-Policy Unit in its Latin America and Caribbean Office in Panama City and Southern Cone Office in Montevideo, Uruguay. Interns will assist with research, data management, coordination of regional environmental information networks, and support for the biennial workplan of the Science-Policy Subprogramme. Tasks include supporting SDG indicator monitoring, updating regional data platforms, conducting secondary data research, preparing communications materials, and organizing meetings. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in environmental data management and statistics, excellent written and oral communication in English and Spanish, and familiarity with GIS and data visualization tools. No prior professional experience is required, but candidates must be enrolled in a relevant academic program or have completed a degree in fields such as Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Science, or related disciplines.
I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 24, 2026 -
Senior Consultant - Low carbon and climate resilient buildings and construction
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇫🇷 Paris, France
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Senior Consultant to support the implementation of its low-carbon and climate-resilient buildings and construction portfolio, with a focus on Africa and South and South-East Asia. The role involves project coordination, technical support, research, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. The consultant will assist in managing country-level activities related to sustainable buildings, circular construction materials, thermal comfort, and sustainable urban cooling solutions. Responsibilities include organizing meetings and workshops, monitoring project deliverables, conducting research, preparing technical briefs, and supporting communications and outreach efforts. The position requires extensive experience in sustainable building practices and project management at national or city levels.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 29, 2026 -
Management Services Associate SC-6, Odesa
World Food Programme · 🇺🇦 Odessa, Ukraine
The Management Services Associate SC-6 in Odesa supports the efficient delivery of financial and management services at the local office. Key responsibilities include coordinating financial, administrative, and management support services, ensuring optimal resource use and compliance with policies. The role involves data analysis, financial reporting, budget monitoring, procurement support, and administrative coordination for conferences and workshops. The incumbent also manages WFP assets, processes purchase orders and invoices, and contributes to internal SOP implementation. They support emergency preparedness, ensure adherence to internal controls, and guide junior staff. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with proficiency in digital tools and systems.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
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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Local Individual Contractor for Website Development, CMS Optimization and Technical Maintenance (CAPVE Website)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Local Individual Contractor to provide technical support for the CAPVE website, a regional platform for sharing research and best practices on preventing violent extremism in Central Asia. The contractor will perform a technical evaluation and system restoration, including upgrading PHP environments, resolving security vulnerabilities, and optimizing cross-browser compatibility. They will also deliver technical training to website administrators and conduct quarterly maintenance exercises. The role requires extensive experience in full-stack web development, particularly with WordPress CMS environments, and strong proficiency in PHP, database management, and cybersecurity protocols. The contractor must work remotely from home with no travel required.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026
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