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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National Individual Consultant on Costing of the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the European Child Guarantee in the Republic of Moldova 2027-2030, Chisinau, Moldova, Social Policy section, 3.5 months, Remote work

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Consultant

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Coordinator, Digital Education and Learning Innovation Consultant, Learning Innovation Hub, 12 months,Helsinki, Finland (Remote)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Helsinki, Finland

Consultant

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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT- DIGITAL EDUCATION AND LEARNING INNOVATION, Learning Innovation Hub, 12 months, Helsinki, Finland (Remote) , #593351

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Helsinki, Finland

Consultant

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Rapid Mapping and Roadmap Development on Disability Assessment Criteria Consultant, Moldova,5 months, Moldova, Remotely

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Consultant

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National Team Member for UNSDCF evaluation

Resident Coordinator System · BISHKEK

Grade CONConsultants

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LEGAL OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P4

Office of Legal Affairs · NEW YORK

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories

Closed

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Fixed Term Appointment Limited), P3

UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme · NAIROBI

Grade P-3Professional and Higher Categories

Closed

Team Leader/ International Consultant for UNSDCF evaluation

Resident Coordinator System · BISHKEK

Grade CONConsultants

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Knowledge Management Coordinator

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · ABIDJAN-LOCAL

Grade CONConsultants

20 days left

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Witness Protection Expert

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · LIBERIA

Grade CONConsultants

Closed

Expert in Transport Finance

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · BANGKOK

Grade CONConsultants

Closed

Communications consultant

UPU - Administration and Cabinet Directorate · BERN

Grade CONConsultants

Closed

International Consultant Team Leader

Resident Coordinator System · PRAIA

Grade CONConsultants

Closing today

Consultant – Strategic Human Resources Planning and Competency Management Systems Development

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · BEIRUT

Grade CONConsultants

8 days left

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Human Resources Officer (P)

International Organization for Migration · Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Grade P-2Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)

Closed

AU Liaison Officer – Programme Policy and Partnerships

World Food Programme · Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, The Rep.Of

Closed

Programme Assistant - SCS and UIS

UNESCO · Bangkok

Service Contract

Closed

FAO

Serious Game and Policy Game Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations

Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Aug 29, 2026

Closed

Fisheries Control and Monitoring Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Viet Nam-Hanoi

PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

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Programme Development Specialist (Halting Deforestation)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Various Locations-Various Locations

Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

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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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