How is a UN consultancy different from a staff job?

A consultancy or individual contractor (IC) assignment is a fixed-scope engagement paid by a negotiated fee, not the staff salary scales, and it does not carry post adjustment, pension or staff benefits. It is a common entry route and a flexible way to work with the UN system.

How do I apply for UN consultant roles?

UN Careers is free to search and links every listing to the official employer page, where you apply. Set a free email alert to be notified when new consultancies open. See our consultant and individual-contractor guide for the full process.

UN consultancies962 open consultancies, updated daily

Current consultancies and individual-contractor assignments across the United Nations system and international organizations, refreshed every day with the newest postings first. See our guide to UN consultant and individual-contractor roles for how the contracts, fees and selection work. Each listing links to the official page to apply at the source.

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International Consultant / Evaluation Team Leader - Final Evaluation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 / Libya

Resident Coordinator System · LIB - Other cities

Grade CONConsultants

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Regional Adviser on Connectivity, P4

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · ALMATY (ALMA ATA)

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories

20 days left

Closed

Minerals and Metals Specialist

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · PARIS

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Research Associate

Convention to Combat Desertification · BONN

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Consultant for the Terminal Review of Cote d’Ivoire-GEFID: 10302-& Togo -GEFID: 10272- e-mobility projects

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · NAIROBI

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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P3

Office of Counter-Terrorism · MADRID

Grade P-3Professional and Higher Categories

Closed

Consultant(e) national(e) spécialiste de la gouvernance

Resident Coordinator System · LOME

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Online enforcement course developer consultant

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · GENEVA

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Virtualization and Systems Administrator

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · BEIRUT

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UNICEF

National Consultant for Budget Tagging and Budget Analysis of Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Programme. Jakarta. Indonesia. 7 Months. Remote

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Jakarta, Indonesia

Consultant

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CON 2026 025 | Laboratory Assistant

International Organization for Migration · Manila, Philippines (the)

Grade UGConsultancy (Up to 11 months)

Closed

IOM

Internal Audit Consultant

International Organization for Migration · Geneva, Switzerland

Grade UGConsultancy (Up to 11 months)

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Child Participation Consultant – Development of the PCRP Sub-Manual on Children’s Participation, Philippines, Remotely, 6 Months, (OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF PHILIPPINES ONLY) Req#593687

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Manila, Philippines

Consultant

Closed

UNICEF

National Consultant for UNICEF Mongolia Country Programme Evaluation (2023 2027), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia / Programme Effectiveness, 6.2 months (Remote with trip, NATIONAL only)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Ulan Bator, Mongolia

Consultant

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UNICEF

International Consultant for UNICEF Mongolia Country Programme Evaluation (2023 2027), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia / Programme Effectiveness, 6.2 months (Remote with trip, INTERNATIONAL only)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Ulan Bator, Mongolia

Consultant

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UNICEF

National Nutrition Programme Consultant, Bejing, China, 12 months, Nationals Only (office based)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Beijing, China

Consultant

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WFP

Programme Policy and Partnerships Officer – Food Systems & Private Sector Engagement Consultant

World Food Programme · Freetown, Sierra Leone, The Rep. Of

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WFP

Research and Data Analysis Consultant

World Food Programme · Phnom-Penh, Cambodia

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WFP

International Consultant - Partnership Officer Level II

World Food Programme · Kabul, Afghanistan,The Islamic Re

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UNICEF

Technical Support for Child-Friendly Service Spaces , Samoa, Fiji/ Child protection, 9 months, remote with trip (NATIONAL only)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Suva, Fiji/Pacific Island Countries

Consultant

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UN consultancies: frequently asked questions

How many UN consultancies are open right now?: There are 962 open United Nations and international-organization consultancies and individual-contractor assignments on UN Careers today, refreshed daily as new ones are posted and others close.
How is a UN consultancy different from a staff job?: A consultancy or individual contractor (IC) assignment is a fixed-scope engagement paid by a negotiated fee, not the staff salary scales, and it does not carry post adjustment, pension or staff benefits. It is a common entry route and a flexible way to work with the UN system.
How do I apply for UN consultant roles?: UN Careers is free to search and links every listing to the official employer page, where you apply. Set a free email alert to be notified when new consultancies open. See our consultant and individual-contractor guide for the full process.

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