Job Overview
Exciting UNCTAD Consultant Opportunity (Remote) – Promote Sustainable Finance & Development | Apply by Aug 12, 2025
Looking for a remote UN consultancy that aligns with your passion for sustainable development, public policy, and global finance? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is hiring a National Consultant to support national-level sustainability reporting, enterprise development, and SDG-aligned investment.
This home-based role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to UNCTAD’s Accounting Development Tool (ADT) implementation and help build a stronger national framework for sustainability reporting and finance. Applications are open until August 12, 2025.
🔍 Job Overview
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Job Title: National Consultant – Sustainability Reporting
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Organization: UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
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Job Opening ID: 262119
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Location: Home-Based
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Category: Consultant (CON)
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Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
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Compensation: Competitive UN consultancy rates (based on experience and deliverables)
As a National Consultant, you’ll facilitate national-level assessments using UNCTAD’s Accounting Development Tool (ADT) to enhance sustainability reporting practices in alignment with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
🛠 Responsibilities
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Officer and contribute to the following tasks:
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Identify and compile a list of key public and private stakeholders for participation in the ADT evaluation process.
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Develop an assignment matrix mapping ADT indicators to institutional areas of expertise.
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Support stakeholders in completing the ADT assessment, including technical backstopping.
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Draft an initial status report on the current state of sustainability reporting at the national level.
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Assist with coordinating and facilitating a national workshop based on assessment findings.
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Provide policy recommendations and an action plan to strengthen the national sustainability reporting ecosystem.
This role is especially suited for professionals interested in public finance, corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and ESG reporting infrastructure.
UNCTAD Remote National Consultant Job
🎓 Qualifications
🎓 Education:
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A university degree in accounting, economics, public policy, finance, or a related field.
💼 Experience:
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At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in public sector reform, ESG policy, corporate reporting, or UN project implementation.
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Experience with stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation, and policy analysis.
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Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, etc.) is an advantage.
🌐 Skills & Attributes:
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Strong analytical and coordination skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of other UN languages is a plus).
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Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
FAQs
Q1: Is this position fully remote?
✅ Yes. This is a home-based consultancy, with coordination conducted virtually.
Q2: Is this open to international applicants?
🛂 No. This is a national consultancy — applicants must be nationals or residents of the country where the project is being implemented.
Q3: Is this a full-time role?
🕒 The workload is based on deliverables and timelines. It is a flexible, part-time assignment.
Q4: What is the expected duration of the contract?
🗓 The consultancy is short-term, ending upon final submission of deliverables, with possible extension based on project needs.
Q5: How can I apply?
📩 Apply via the UN Careers Portal before August 12, 2025, with a CV and cover letter tailored to sustainability reporting and policy engagement.
