United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA Consultant Roster

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
NA Full-time Negotiable Community Services and Development Apply before Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting qualified professionals to join its Consultant Roster. The roster is intended for consultants with expertise in thematic areas relevant to UNFPA’s work and may provide opportunities to contribute to assignments supporting development and population-focused programmes.

The UNFPA Consultant Roster is a general pool of professionals who may be considered for specific consultancy assignments. The duties, deliverables, and duration of each assignment will be outlined in the relevant Terms of Reference (TOR).

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform consultancy tasks specified in the Terms of Reference for the relevant assignment.
  • Provide professional expertise in the assigned UNFPA thematic area.
  • Deliver agreed outputs and services within the required timeframe.
  • Apply professional knowledge and expertise to support UNFPA programmes and initiatives.
  • Work effectively with UNFPA teams and relevant stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally throughout the assignment.
  • Demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities and deliverables.

Qualifications Required:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Significant professional experience in one or more UNFPA thematic areas.
  • Experience working as a consultant with development agencies in international settings is ideally required.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Knowledge of another United Nations language may be required or considered an advantage depending on the assignment.
  • Demonstrate integrity and professional conduct.
  • Demonstrate commitment to UNFPA and the United Nations System.
  • Ability to work effectively across different cultures and embrace cultural diversity.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Strong results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to take responsibility and remain accountable for assigned work.
  • Ability to develop and apply professional expertise and business acumen.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and manage professional relationships.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate for impact.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified professionals should apply through the official UNFPA Consultant Roster recruitment page:

Apply for the UNFPA Consultant Roster

Applicants should review the requirements and submit their applications through the official UNFPA platform. Specific consultancy opportunities and assignments will be governed by their respective Terms of Reference.

The UNFPA Consultant Roster provides qualified professionals with an opportunity to be considered for consultancy assignments across UNFPA’s thematic areas and international development work.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

International Affairs • New York, NY

Company Size 1001-5000
Founded 1969

About the Company

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

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