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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is offering x7 Consultant opportunities. Apply for 2025 Now!!

Deadline: 5 May 2025- 16 May 2025

Calling all changemakers, researchers, strategists, and development professionals! If you’ve ever dreamed of applying your expertise to advance sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and population development, then a Consultancy at UNFPA might just be your perfect fit.

With both remote and field-based roles available, UNFPA consultants are brought in to drive forward major projects that change lives across the globe. This is your chance to put purpose behind your profession!

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About UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency. Their mission? To ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Working in over 150 countries, UNFPA leads global efforts in:

  • Family planning services and education
  • Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
  • Maternal health improvements
  • Population data research

What Do UNFPA Consultants Do?

Consultants at UNFPA provide specialized expertise on time-limited projects. That could include:

  • Designing or evaluating health programs
  • Researching and writing technical reports
  • Developing advocacy or communications materials
  • Creating gender-responsive policy frameworks
  • Conducting field assessments or training

Most roles last between 3 to 12 months and may be home-based, field-based, or hybrid.

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âś… Who Should Apply?

  • You should be a consultant if you: ✔️ Hold a Master’s degree (or PhD) in public health, gender studies, international development, demography, etc.
  • Have 5+ years of relevant experience (especially in UN/NGO/development sectors)
  • Possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Have experience in low- and middle-income countries
  • Speak English fluently (French/Spanish/Arabic = major bonus)

Some roles require technical knowledge in areas like SRHR, population data, GBV, or youth programs. Always match your skills to the Terms of Reference (ToR)!

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How to Apply

  1. Filter for Consultancies
  2. Carefully read the Terms of Reference
  3. Prepare:
    • An updated CV
    • A brief technical proposal or writing sample (if required)
    • A short cover letter aligned with the job’s goals
  4. Submit through the portal or by email as specified

You can also track consultancies on platforms like UNGM, Devex, and ReliefWeb.

Tips to Stand Out

Tailor your CV to each role—use exact language from the ToR
Include any past work that proves you’ve delivered results
Be clear about your availability and work schedule
List tech tools, languages, or region-specific experience
Don’t forget a strong, values-aligned motivation letter!

Final Words

Becoming a Consultant at UNFPA means stepping into a mission-driven role where your insights help drive real-world policy, care, and impact. It’s flexible, meaningful, and ideal for professionals who want to contribute at a global level.

Whether you’re shaping public health strategies or developing tools to fight gender inequality, your contribution will ripple across generations.

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HumanitarianPathways

Kneelzet Christopher is a dedicated Chief Blogger at Campus Lifestyle NGO, a platform committed to connecting students and young professionals with career opportunities in the global development sector. With a strong background in Administration from the University of Zimbabwe, she combines her expertise in organizational management with a passion for youth empowerment. Kneelzet is deeply committed to helping students navigate the job market by providing valuable insights, career advice, and curated job opportunities from reputable organizations, including the United Nations (UN) and NGOs. Through her work at Campus Lifestyle, she plays a crucial role in ensuring that young professionals have access to meaningful employment that aligns with their skills and aspirations.

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