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

Consultant/e international/e, assistance technique, mise en oeuvre pilot, Programme de promotion du marketing de l'assainissement, Tchologo, WASH, Abidjan, Cote d' Ivoire, teletravail+mission 595769

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

Consultant

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UNICEF

Consultant(e) national(e) – Appui à la coordination opérationnelle et logistique de la Journée mondiale des Droits de l’Enfant / 80 ans de l’UNICEF - 4 mois - Bénin - Bénin

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Cotonou, Benin

Consultant

Closing in 6 daysNew

UNICEF

Consultant national en charge de la chaine de froid, logistique et gestion des vaccins, Bangui, (– au bureau + mission) #595754

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Bangui, Central African Republic

Consultant

Closing in 5 daysNew

IOM

Migration and Development Research Consultant

International Organization for Migration · Thailand

Grade UGConsultancy (Up to 11 months)

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Additional UN portals

Consultant(e) national(e)- Elaboration de la Politique Nationale de Planification Familiale et d’un document sur les procédures, protocoles et standard pour les services de PF aux Comores

UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund · Moroni, Comoros

Local Consultancy (IC/SSA)

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UNICEF

RapidPro Consultant (Innovation Consultant), UNICEF Office of Innovation, Stockholm, Sweden, 10 months (remote) #595755

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Stockholm, Sweden

Consultant

Closing in 4 daysNew

UNICEF

Product and Content Development Consultant (FunDoo), UNICEF Office of Innovation, Stockholm, Sweden, 10 months (remote) #595760

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Stockholm, Sweden

Consultant

Closing in 4 daysNew

UNICEF

Consultant (e) national(e) en recherche en sciences sociales et gestion des données CREC, trois mois, au bureau,Unicef Burundi/Bujumbura 595758

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Bujumbura, Burundi

Consultant

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Additional UN portals

National Consultant on Communications and Advocacy

UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund · Yangoon, Myanmar

Local Consultancy (IC/SSA)

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UNICEF

International consultant to develop a Practical Guide for Integrating HIV Services into Primary Health Care Platforms in Low Burden Countries, GPD Health/HIV, Remote, 4 months

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Nairobi, Kenya

Consultant

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UNICEF

Operations Associate (G-6), FT, #00122463, Division of People and Culture, Operations Team, Istanbul (For Turkish nationals only)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Istanbul, Türkiye

Grade G-6Fixed Term Appointment

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UNICEF

Consultancy - Solution Architect - Senior Software Engineer Consultant,GPD-Economic & Social Policy,Nairobi, Kenya, 13 Months (Remote)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) · Nairobi, Kenya

Consultant

Closing in 4 daysNew

Additional UN portals

UN Women, Gender expert to provide technical support to review and update the National Strategy on Gender Equality (2021-2030), Home-based, National Consultant

UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women · Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Local Consultancy (IC/SSA)

Closing in 6 daysNew

Vendor & Procurement Specialist

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Office of Investment Management · NEW YORK

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

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Field Property Inspector - Administration & Support Services Department - Field Office West Bank- For Internal Candidates Only, 14

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · FO West Bank

Grade 14

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Consultant (Prison and Penal Reform)

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · VIENNA

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Closing in 7 daysNew

Regional Expert

DPPA - Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs · NEW YORK

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Oct 13, 2026New

International Humanitarian Law Expert

DPPA - Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs · NEW YORK

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Oct 13, 2026New

Programme Mnanagement Officer, P4

Office of Counter-Terrorism · NEW YORK

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories

Oct 31, 2026New

Research and Project Consultant – Time for Growth Policy Resource Portal

Economic Commission for Africa · ADDIS ABABA

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Oct 16, 2026New

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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