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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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- Jun 03, 2026
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 17, 2026 -
Digital Marketing Intern
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇩🇰 Copenhagen (HQ), Denmark
This is a digital marketing internship opportunity with UNHCR's Supporter Engagement Section within the Department of External Relations. The intern will gain hands-on experience in digital fundraising and marketing, supporting tasks such as donor mailbox management, Salesforce CRM data maintenance, email marketing platform management (Selligent), digital analytics and reporting, paid media management (Google Ads, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn), and creative asset creation. The role involves assisting with donor experience, retention, and acquisition strategies, A/B testing, and supporting digital communications initiatives. The position is based at UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark, with potential for remote/hybrid work depending on circumstances.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Senior IT Product Manager
Bank for International Settlements · 🇨🇭 BIS Headquarters Basel, Switzerland
The Senior IT Product Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives and manage critical IT products within the Corporate Applications team at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Key responsibilities include defining and executing product strategies, managing budgets and resources, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. The role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle, including software releases, system reliability, and compliance with IT and cybersecurity policies. The position requires strong experience in product management, agile methodologies, and enterprise service management platforms like ServiceNow. The role offers hybrid working options with a blend of on-site work in Basel and remote work, and is available globally with relocation support for successful candidates.
Multilateral Bank Closes Jun 24, 2026 -
UN Women - Consultoria Nacional para apoio técnico ao Projeto “Empoderando Mulheres Empreendedoras e Agricultores Familiares por meio da Bioeconomia em Rondônia”
UN Women · 🇧🇷 Brazil
UN Women seeks a consultant to provide technical support for the project 'Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Family Farmers through Bioeconomy in Rondônia.' The role involves supporting project implementation, monitoring, and reporting in Rondônia, Brazil. Responsibilities include facilitating governance of coffee and cocoa value chains with gender sensitivity, strengthening capacities of state and institutional actors, supporting women and family farmers, and contributing to project documentation and advocacy. The consultant will work remotely with occasional travel to project municipalities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, minimum 3 years of professional experience in gender equality, race, and ethnicity issues, 2 years of technical support experience to governments or international organizations, and 2 years of experience in report writing and technical documentation. Portuguese fluency required; English intermediate reading/writing desirable.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
AI Innovation and Mediation Intern
United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The UNDP Office of the Ombudsman seeks an AI Innovation and Mediation Intern to support technology and AI-enabled initiatives in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The intern will assist in developing AI tools for mediation practice, including workflow automation, data analysis, and AI chatbots. They will also contribute to training materials and project coordination under the supervision of the Mediation Specialist/Manager. The role involves exploring AI applications such as 'AI judge' prototypes and integrating generative AI into mediation support functions using UN-authorized tools like Copilot and Gemini. The intern must have a technology-focused academic background, strong interest in ADR, and experience with AI tools and systems.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
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.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 16, 2026 -
Consultant for Regional Study on Informal Employment of Migrants in the Middle East & North Africa
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a consultant to conduct a regional study on informal employment of migrants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The consultant will analyze data, practices, and policy options related to informal migrant employment, using estimation approaches from ILO and ERF. The study will examine labor market data systems, protection risks, gender dynamics, and skills recognition frameworks. The consultant will produce three deliverables: an inception report, a draft regional analytical report, and a final report with policy brief. The role requires extensive experience in labor market research, informal economy analysis, and multi-country studies, particularly in MENA. The consultant must be fluent in English and have experience working with government institutions and UN agencies. The consultancy is remote-based with occasional travel required for dissemination events.
Related Organization Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Consultant for Regional Study on Smuggling of Migrants in the Middle East & North Africa
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Consultant to conduct a Regional Study on Smuggling of Migrants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), focusing on strengthening data systems and enhancing regional cooperation. The consultant will produce three key deliverables: an inception report, a data analytical report, and a final analytical report with policy brief. The study addresses fragmented national data ecosystems, inconsistent methodologies, and limited coordination among agencies that hinder effective policymaking and cross-border cooperation. The consultant must have expertise in migration data governance, comparative policy analysis, and multi-country research in complex mobility contexts, particularly in MENA. The role requires strong analytical, writing, and synthesis skills, along with experience engaging with government officials, UN agencies, and civil society organizations. The consultant will also participate in a regional dissemination event in Q4 2026. The position is remote with occasional travel required for the dissemination event.
Related Organization Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Consultant for Regional Migration Pathways Mapping Consultant in the Middle East & North Africa
International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Consultant for a regional migration pathways mapping exercise in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The consultant will conduct a comprehensive, corridor-sensitive analysis of regular migration pathways across the region, including labour, education, family, humanitarian, climate, health, business, and return/circular pathways. The work involves designing an analytical framework, conducting desk reviews of migration instruments, building a structured database, interviewing stakeholders, and producing a regional analytical report and policy brief. The assignment is a 4-month consultancy with potential travel, based remotely with coordination from IOM's Regional Office for MENA in Cairo. The consultant must have advanced academic qualifications and extensive professional experience in migration governance, legal analysis, and regional data systems.
Related Organization Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Legal Consultant for Mock-trial
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Legal Consultant to support a mock trial initiative focused on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAWG). The consultant will develop and deliver a TFVAWG mock trial for criminal justice practitioners, prepare a comprehensive report, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for legal clinics at law schools. Additionally, the consultant will co-deliver training sessions to law students on legal clinic operations and providing legal aid to women and girls affected by cyber violence. The role requires extensive professional experience in law, particularly in gender and criminal justice, with a focus on developing training materials and delivering technical assistance. The position is home-based with travel to Alexandria, Egypt, and is expected to run from July 1 to November 30, 2026.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
National Legal Consultant
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The National Legal Consultant supports the development of a multidimensional study on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAWG) in Egypt, focusing on its impacts from a human security perspective. Key responsibilities include reviewing study objectives, integrating national legislation, developing a comprehensive toolkit with training modules, creating Standard Operating Procedures for legal clinics at law schools, co-delivering training to law students, and producing recommendations and a policy paper tailored for criminal justice actors. The role requires extensive legal expertise, experience in gender and criminal justice, and strong technical assistance capabilities. The consultant works remotely with travel to Egypt and reports to UNODC's Criminal Justice Expert.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
SDG Localization Analysis - Individual Contractor
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) seeks an Individual Contractor to conduct research and analysis on SDG localization for the 2027 SDG Summit and post-2030 development framework. The role involves evidence-based research on best practices for accelerating SDG implementation through localization, updating guidance materials on Voluntary Local Reviews, and supporting coordination with the Local2030 Coalition. The contractor will also contribute to organizing the 2026 International Mayors Forum in Quito, Ecuador, and support awareness-raising activities through social media and knowledge management. The position requires advanced university education in development policy, economics, or related fields, with at least 5 years of professional experience in sustainable development, localization analysis, and local government capacity building. The work is home-based and expected to last 65 working days with potential for extension.
CON Secretariat Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
International Consultant (Support the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and the Nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to support the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) and its nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) in Southeast Asia. The consultant will contribute to the development of a Regional Guidance Document detailing background, objectives, methodology, and timelines, focusing on money laundering linked to cyber-scams and TOC, including convergence with PF networks. Key responsibilities include supporting the design and development of training materials, facilitating expert group meetings, conducting in-country technical mentorship missions in the Philippines and Thailand, and organizing a public-private partnership dialogue. The consultant will also assist in preparing post-mission reports and contribute to the refinement of technical assistance strategies and tools. Work is based remotely with expected duration from June 15 to March 15, 2027.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Consultancy on Financing for Development: Domestic Resource Mobilization and Curbing Leakages
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to support financing for development (FfD) initiatives focused on domestic resource mobilization and curbing leakages. The consultant will develop analytical tools and frameworks to assess structural proximity, productive linkages, and financing opportunities across sectors and products in pilot countries. Key deliverables include a high-dimensional analytical matrix, data-driven models for prioritizing sectors, diagnostic reports on illicit financial flows, a Python-based inter-sectoral structural coefficients framework, and econometric modeling to assess structural feasibility and upgrading potential. The role requires expertise in econometrics, data analytics, Python, STATA, and policy analysis related to economic diversification and financing systems. The consultant will work in a hybrid environment for 8 months.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
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 -
Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (Overall Coordination)
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 provide overall coordination and administrative support. The role involves managing RYNCA activities including dissemination of results, implementation of the Friends in Focus Programme, expansion of membership, organization of youth consultations, and administrative support for regional youth-driven drug prevention initiatives. Key responsibilities include social media management, preparing progress reports, and logistical coordination for youth events. The position is based in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, with potential travel required. The contractor will support the network's objectives of promoting youth engagement in drug use prevention and healthy lifestyles through evidence-based solutions.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026
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