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 consultancies667 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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UNICEF

Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Engagement of Individual Consultants as Senior Climate Experts (Category 1: Senior Climate Finance and Resource Mobilization Expert; Category 2: Senior Climate Adaptation Partnerships and Advocacy Expert)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Geneva, Switzerland, Italy

Consultant

Closing in 4 days

UNICEF

Information Associate (G-6) FT, #00136417, Evaluation Office, Evaluation O/P Rome (open to EU citizens or valid Italian work permit holders)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Rome, Italy

Grade G-6Fixed Term Appointment

Closing in 5 days

Field Supervisor

UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme · RIO DE JANEIRO

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 3 days

SENIOR COORDINATION OFFICER, P5

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · KINGSTON

Grade P-5Professional and Higher Categories

21 days left

Firearms and Ammunition Trafficking Expert

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · VIENNA

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 5 days

Consultant for the Mid Term Review of GEF ID 10932 Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency Brazil Project

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · NAIROBI

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 1 day

Project ICT Support Specialist, F

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · FO Jordan

Grade F

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Vocational Training Instructor – Sheet Metal - Damascus Area - Grade 9, 11

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · DAMASCUS

Grade 11

Closing in 5 days

Consultant/Regional Expert for UNEP/MAP to support the MAP Secretariat with the preparation of a Resource Mobilization Strategy for 2028-2033 (C Level)

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · ATHENS

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 1 day

Senior Investigator, P4

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · FO Jordan

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories

19 days left

Vocational Training Instructor – Aluminum Fabrication and Installation - Damascus Area - Grade 9, 11

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · DAMASCUS

Grade 11

Closing in 5 days

Vocational Training Instructor - (AC Refrigerator) - Daily Paid Opportunity - Grade 9 - TVET program - Damascus area, 11

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · Syria Damascus Area

Grade 11

Closing in 5 days

Senior Private Sector Partnerships and Events Lead Consultant

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · PARIS

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 4 days

ASSOCIATE DATA SPECIALIST, NOB

Resident Coordinator System · MORONI

Grade NO-BNational Professional Officers

Closing in 6 days

Vocational Training Instructor – Central Heating & Plumbing - Damascus Area - Grade 9, 11

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · DAMASCUS

Grade 11

Closing in 5 days

Field Agent

UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme · RIO DE JANEIRO

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 3 days

Enhancing Digital and Financial Capacity of Women-Owned SMEs (Regional Consultant)

Economic Commission for Africa · RABAT

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 5 days

ASSOCIATE DATA SPECIALIST, NOB

Resident Coordinator System · NAIROBI

Grade NO-BNational Professional Officers

Closing in 6 days

UNICEF

National State Consultant – Education Data (Consultant is expected to be based in Bhopal for 14 months)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · India

Consultant

Closing today

ITU

Roster for Telecommunication/ICT Statistics Programme, Sec. BDT, Dept. DKS

International Telecommunication Union · Home Based

Roster

Dec 31, 2026

UN consultancies: frequently asked questions

How many UN consultancies are open right now?: There are 667 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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