The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting applications for four home-based consultancy roles in 2026, covering communications, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), harmful practices research and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) advocacy. The assignments are remote, but each vacancy has its own deadline, duration and qualification requirements.
Key facts
- UNFPA has posted four home-based consultancy opportunities.
- The roles cover internal communications, TFGBV capacity strengthening, harmful practices documentation and FGM/C evidence-based advocacy.
- All four assignments are home-based, with different contract types, durations and deadlines.
- Two roles are in UNFPA’s Asia and the Pacific Regional Office, while the communications consultancy supports the Media and Communications Branch.
- UNFPA says consultants must have medical insurance and that the agency does not charge application or recruitment fees.
What does this mean for applicants and researchers?
The vacancies may interest professionals with backgrounds in communications, gender studies, public health, social work, human rights, research and related fields. UNFPA’s notices show that the work is remote, but applicants must match the specific experience, education and deadline for the role they choose.
Which UNFPA consultancy roles are open?
UNFPA is recruiting for four positions: an Internal Communications Consultant, a Consultant Expert on TFGBV Capacity Strengthening, a Consultant to Document Successful Programming Approaches on Addressing Harmful Practices, and a Consultant on FGM Evidence-Based Advocacy and Accountability.
What do the assignments involve?
The communications role focuses on internal communications, content production and stakeholder engagement. The TFGBV consultancy is aimed at strengthening prevention and survivor-centred response systems in the Asia-Pacific region. The harmful practices role is designed to document evidence and programming approaches on child marriage and FGM, while the FGM/C consultancy supports advocacy, accountability and regional coordination.
What should applicants check before applying?
Applicants should review the Terms of Reference for the role they want, because the vacancies differ in eligibility rules, duration and closing time. The published deadlines run from 1 September 2026 to 8 September 2026, depending on the assignment.
Application and eligibility details
The Internal Communications Consultant closes on 4 September 2026 at 17:00 and asks applicants to email a resume and cover letter to voices@unfpa.org. The TFGBV role, Job ID 36614, closes on 8 September 2026 at 23:59. The harmful practices consultancy, Job ID 36609, closes on 6 September 2026 at 23:59, and the FGM/C advocacy role, Job ID 36564, closes on 1 September 2026 at 23:59 America/New_York.
The qualifications also differ. The communications consultancy asks for a recently completed master’s degree or higher, plus an undergraduate degree. The TFGBV role requires a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The harmful practices consultancy seeks an advanced degree and at least 10 years of relevant research and programming experience, while the FGM/C advocacy role requires an advanced university degree and experience in research synthesis and advocacy.
Why these roles matter
UNFPA’s assignments connect to internal communications, GBV prevention, harmful practices, evidence generation and accountability work. The postings also show a regional emphasis in Asia and the Pacific for several of the consultancies, especially the TFGBV, harmful practices and FGM/C roles.
Frequently asked questions
Are all four UNFPA consultancies fully remote?
Yes. The four vacancies are described as home-based consultancy assignments, although each role has its own operational needs, duration and terms.
Does UNFPA charge any fee to apply?
No. UNFPA says it does not charge application, processing, training, interview, testing or recruitment fees.
