UN Women as International Consultant (Roster) | Deadline Sept 13, 2025

The UN Women Peace, Security, and Resilience Section (PS&R) is building a roster of international consultants specializing in Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDDP). This initiative supports the Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF), which advances the meaningful participation of women in peace operations while ensuring compliance with the UN’s human rights and humanitarian standards.

📌 Contract Type: Individual consultancy (roster placement for 2 years)
📌 Duration of Assignments: Typically 15–20 days over 2–3 months
📌 Location: Fully remote (home-based)
📌 Deadline: September 13, 2025

Background & Job Description

The EIF requires human rights risk assessments for all projects under consideration. UN Women seeks consultants who can evaluate risks, design mitigation measures, and ensure compliance with the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP).

Roster members will be engaged for specific assignments as needs arise. While roster placement does not guarantee a contract, it provides access to short-term, high-impact consultancy opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Human Rights Risk Assessments: Review UN and NGO human rights reports, assess risks—including gender discrimination and sexual harassment—and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Provide Inputs for Barrier Assessments: Support research under the MOWIP (Measurement of Women in Peace Operations) methodology with non-confidential data.

• Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop indicators and provide HRDDP-related inputs for EIF documents and templates.

UN Women International Consultant Roster

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in international relations, human rights, international law, political science, gender studies, or related field.

• A bachelor’s degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience may substitute.

Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in human rights, international law, or gender-related fields.

• Proven experience with HRDDP implementation and risk assessments.

• Skilled in human rights monitoring, report writing, and applying a gender lens in analysis.

• Advantage: Prior work with security institutions or inter-agency collaboration.

Languages

• English: Fluency required.

• French or Spanish: Highly desirable.

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical and research capacity.

• Experience drafting HRDDP-related frameworks.

• Ability to work independently with sensitive/confidential information.

Additional Information

• Remuneration: Assignment-based (no fixed salary; varies per task).

• Contract Duration: 2 years on the roster (assignments 15–20 days).

• Remote Work: 100% home-based; no travel required.

• Application Process: Apply via the official UN Women career portal before September 13, 2025.

👉 Apply now on UN Women’s official portal

FAQs

1. Is the UN Women consultant role paid?
Yes. Payment is assignment-based, with fees determined per consultancy contract.

2. How long are the assignments?
Typically 15–20 days spread across 2–3 months.

3. Do I need to relocate?
No. This consultancy is 100% remote/home-base.

4. What are the education requirements?
A Master’s degree is required. A bachelor’s plus two additional years’ experience may substitute.

5. Does roster placement guarantee contracts?
No. Placement means you’ll be considered for assignments, but contracts depend on UN Women’s needs.

6. What is the deadline to apply?
Applications close on September 13, 2025.