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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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- 7/20/2026
Latest open roles
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 7/27/2026International 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 9/6/2026UN Women: International Consultant- Gender-Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development
UN Women · Home-based
UN Women seeks an International Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a Gender-Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Strategy across the Asia-Pacific region. The role focuses on Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), specifically within the intersection of women’s entrepreneurship, gender financing, and climate action. The consultant will oversee the 'Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator' and the 'Care and Climate Catalyst Program Asia,' providing technical support, supervision, and capacity building for service providers and entrepreneurs. Key responsibilities include developing gender-responsive business curricula, creating a centralized entrepreneurship toolbox, and facilitating access to finance for women-owned enterprises. The consultant will also drive resource mobilization, policy advocacy with regional bodies like ASEAN and SAARC, and strategic partnerships with private sector investors and donors. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in gender-lens investing, climate economy, and women’s economic empowerment, with a proven track record of implementing entrepreneurship programming in the ASEAN region. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, and a deep understanding of development contexts in South and Southeast Asia. This is a home-based consultancy with occasional travel to Bangkok.
Closes 7/29/2026Elaboración del estudio “Una métrica para la previsión de la demanda de cuidados”, en el marco del proyecto “Economía del cuidado para el desarrollo económico sostenible con igualdad de género en Amér
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a consultant to conduct and write a comprehensive study titled 'A metric for forecasting care demand' under the project 'Care Economy for Sustainable Economic Development with Gender Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean'. The consultant will produce a 50-page analytical document synthesizing current methodologies for forecasting care needs, analyzing relevant indicators, and proposing new metrics to better understand understudied aspects of care. Key responsibilities include developing the theoretical framework and measurement units for care (including shadow wages), analyzing care demand by demographics (age, gender, socioeconomic status, health), examining international care indicators, and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of existing metrics. The consultant must deliver preliminary and final versions of the study, incorporating technical feedback from ECLAC and GIZ. The role requires deep expertise in care economy research, time-use analysis, and gender-focused social policies, delivered remotely over a six-month period.
Closes 7/27/2026Individual Contractor – Administration and Programme Support
Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSCSEA) is seeking an Individual Contractor for Administration and Programme Support. This 6-month remote role supports the Special Coordinator’s office in strengthening the UN’s response to sexual exploitation and abuse across peacekeeping, humanitarian, development, and human rights sectors. The incumbent reports to the Special Assistant/Political Affairs Officer and performs substantive and logistical duties, including supporting official missions, preparing briefing materials for speaking engagements, and contributing to the development of the system-wide Strategy on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Key responsibilities involve monitoring progress, coordinating follow-up with stakeholders, providing logistical and facilitation support to high-level meetings (such as the SEA Working Group), and managing information-sharing platforms. The role also includes contributing to resource mobilization by coordinating donor reporting and preparing budget narratives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in peace and security, humanitarian affairs, or gender-based violence, with specific experience supporting senior officials’ front offices. Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of another UN language is advantageous. The position requires strong research, coordination, and drafting skills to support the Office’s strategic deliverables and external relations.
Closes 7/29/2026Local Consultant – Localization of anti-corruption training for MSMEs in Ukraine
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
UNODC seeks a Local Consultant to update and localize anti-corruption training for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ukraine. The role involves adapting existing UNODC materials to the local normative context, translating content into Ukrainian, and delivering training sessions in Kyiv or alternative cities. The consultant will also organize a multi-stakeholder round table on business integrity and produce reports on outcomes and lessons learned. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in anti-corruption, ethics, and compliance within the private sector, with specific experience in Ukraine. The position is home-based with expected travel to Ukraine, running from September 1 to December 15, 2026.
Closes 7/29/2026Senior Technical Consultant for the Brazilian Emissions Trading
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
UNEP FI seeks a Senior Technical Consultant to develop a Sectoral Baseline Study for the Brazilian chemicals sector, supporting the Ministry of Finance in designing regulations for the new Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE). The role involves two phases: Phase I covers sectoral delimitation, preliminary baselines, and threshold identification for organic and inorganic chemicals. Phase II focuses on developing emission factors, carbon-intensity benchmarks, MRV protocols, and a gap analysis. The consultant must ensure methodological consistency with the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB) and coordinate with parallel studies for other sectors. Key responsibilities include mapping the industry, identifying emission sources, engaging with stakeholders, and proposing methodological solutions for data gaps. The ideal candidate is a highly specialized expert with deep knowledge of industrial GHG emissions, MRV systems, and carbon-market regulatory design, capable of producing transparent, evidence-based technical inputs for policy development.
Closes 7/30/2026Consultant - Private Sector Engagement Outreach Materials
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to strengthen private sector engagement on sustainable peatlands management in the Congo Basin. The primary objective is to develop high-quality, evidence-based bilingual (English and French) communication products, including two targeted briefs, outreach materials, and event support documents. These materials aim to engage private sector investors and financiers, advocating for the inclusion of peatlands value into their investment plans. The role involves conducting literature reviews, mapping target audiences (such as private equity firms, development finance institutions, and conservation finance actors), and developing compelling business cases and partnership opportunities. The consultant will create social media content, email outreach templates, presentation slide decks, and event materials. Responsibilities also include validating drafts with UNEP and project partners, conducting private sector consultations, and supporting targeted events. The consultant works under the guidance of the Head of Biodiversity, Peoples and Landscapes Unit. This home-based, part-time position has an expected duration of five months. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of environmental economics, sustainable finance, and communications, with a proven track record in developing investment briefs and engaging financial institutions.
Closes 7/30/2026Study - Conservation priorities for sharks and rays in Oceania
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany
This consultancy involves conducting a comprehensive study to identify and prioritize conservation activities for migratory sharks and rays listed in Annex 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MOU) within the Oceania region. The consultant will apply specific methodologies to assess species vulnerability and risk, develop regional and sub-regional priority lists, and create species fact sheets. The role requires engaging with the Sharks MOU Secretariat, Advisory Committee, and Signatories to solicit input and consolidate feedback. The ultimate deliverable is a final report with actionable, science-based recommendations for conservation actions, aligned with the existing Conservation Plan. The work is remote, part-time, and lasts eight months, reporting to the Coordinator of the CMS Sharks MOU.
Closes 7/30/2026Public Information Intern
Department of Global Communications · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Beirut, under the Department of Global Communications, is seeking a Public Information Intern to support its outreach and communication efforts. The role involves assisting in drafting media advisories, press releases, and news stories in English and Arabic, as well as contributing content for the UNIC website and social media platforms. The intern will provide media support for events, organize press conferences, and assist with photo and video documentation. This is an unpaid, full-time or part-time internship with a duration of three to six months, designed for students or recent graduates. The position requires strong writing skills, proficiency in standard software applications, and a demonstrated interest in the UN's work. The intern will work under the supervision of the Outreach Assistant and other office staff, engaging with diverse cultural backgrounds and contributing to the dissemination of UN information to the public.
Closes 8/3/2026UNCTAD Internship in the Division on International Trade and Commodities
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
This is an unpaid, full-time internship within the Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC) at UNCTAD, specifically in the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch. The role offers a six-month placement starting October 1, 2026, with options for in-person work in Geneva or remote work. The intern will conduct legal and economic research on competition and consumer protection laws, draft background papers for intergovernmental meetings, and assist in organizing technical cooperation activities and webinars. The position is designed to expose students or recent graduates to UN work, providing training and mentoring. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or final-year undergraduate program in law, economics, or related social sciences. No professional work experience is required, but a relevant field of study is mandatory. The internship is unpaid, and candidates must cover their own travel, visa, and living expenses.
Closes 8/3/2026
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