UNFPA Home-Based Consultancy Opportunities 2026: 4 Remote Consultant Positions Available
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting qualified professionals to apply for four home-based consultancy opportunities supporting global and regional work in communications, gender-based violence prevention, harmful practices, research, advocacy and accountability.

Overview
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is offering four distinct home-based consultancy opportunities to support global and regional programmes remotely. These roles cover various focus areas, including internal communications, technology-facilitated gender-based violence capacity strengthening, documenting successful programming approaches on harmful practices, and female genital mutilation evidence-based advocacy and accountability.
Because each assignment carries separate requirements, durations, and application deadlines, interested candidates must carefully review the specific terms of reference for the position that best matches their profile.
Eligibility
- Requirements vary by position, ranging from recent master's degree graduates and undergraduate holders for internal communications, to candidates with advanced degrees and extensive professional experience in research, gender studies, public health, or human rights for senior consultancies.
- Proficiency in English is required, with knowledge of additional languages serving as an asset for relevant roles.
- Consultants are responsible for securing their own medical insurance for the duration of the assignment.
How to Apply
Applicants should identify the specific consultancy that aligns with their qualifications, review the complete Terms of Reference, and submit their application materials before the designated closing date.
Deadline
The four available opportunities have different closing dates ranging from September 1 to September 8, 2026.
