Development Policy Jobs at the United Nations

UNDPHome BasedCloses 21 Jul

The Specialist supports the UNCDF Policy Accelerator Phase II to enhance digital financial inclusion across East and Southern Africa. The role involves providing strategic advisory services to financial authorities and regulators on legal frameworks, Open Finance, and consumer protection.

UNDPNew York, USCloses 18 Jul

The Strategy, Analysis and Research Team (SART) within the Regional Bureau for Africa is seeking an intern to provide intellectual support on key development issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will assist with data compilation, strategic policy analysis, and knowledge production to support UNDP management and country offices.

UNDPKampala, UGCloses 18 Jul

The Investment Specialist supports the UNCDF FinWise project in Uganda, focusing on expanding access to affordable credit for MSMEs within the sustainable tourism value chain. The role involves managing on-balance sheet transactions with financial service providers to enhance financial inclusion for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy provides specialized technical support to the United Nations Statistics Division to advance the Central Framework for a System of Population and Social Statistics. The consultant will develop technical materials, glossaries, and integrated tabulations to help transition the framework from a proof of concept into an operational statistical system.

UNDRRGeneva, CHCloses 9 Aug

This role supports the International Recovery Platform (IRP) and UNDRR in strengthening global disaster recovery readiness and the Build Back Better principle. The officer coordinates secretariat services for the IRP, manages partnerships with national governments and international organizations, and provides technical assistance for resilient recovery governance.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 17 Jul

This role is located within the Sustainable Transport Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The officer supports the Inland Transport Committee by conducting economic research, analyzing sector-specific data, and assisting in the implementation of the ITC Decarbonization Strategy.

UNICEFDamascus, SYCloses 25 Jul

This international consultancy supports Syria's Ministry of Sports and Youth in strengthening youth governance and institutional systems. The consultant will lead the development of national youth policies, organizational design, and resource mobilization strategies within a fragile context.

UNICEFNew York, USCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy provides specialized analytical and advocacy expertise to strengthen UNICEF engagement with Member States on the Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves producing strategic knowledge products and briefing materials for high-level intergovernmental platforms such as ECOSOC and the High-Level Political Forum.

UN SecretariatBeirut, LBCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in implementing its work programme on public finance, debt, and fiscal policy. The consultant will provide research and analytical support for the Social Expenditure Monitor (SEM) and track financial flows to food systems to assist Arab States in optimizing resource allocation for Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDPHome BasedCloses 17 Jul

This role leads the Enabling Policy and Regulation workstream for the SME Trade Finance Facility, focusing on strengthening regulatory environments in developing economies. The specialist conducts assessments of trade finance frameworks and designs reforms to address SME credit gaps while coordinating policy dialogue with central banks and financial authorities.

UNDPPort Moresby, PGCloses 16 Jul

The Investment Specialist advances the blended finance portfolio in Papua New Guinea, focusing on rural development, enterprise financing, and blue economy growth. The role supports the deployment of grants, loans, and guarantees to catalyze capital flows for SDG-impactful investments in partnership with private and public stakeholders.

IFADRome, ITCloses 27 Jul

This entry-level professional role supports the Agri-PDB Platform Secretariat in strengthening the capacity of national and regional agricultural development banks. The incumbent provides technical analysis on agroecology, climate policies, and sustainable food systems to help leverage financing for rural transformation.

WFPSan Salvador, SVCloses 17 Jul

This senior consultancy provides strategic and technical support to strengthen WFP's collaboration with the Central American Integration System (SICA) and its specialized entities. The role focuses on advancing food security and nutrition outcomes across Central America by translating regional commitments into national implementation and enhancing resilience to climate shocks.

UN SecretariatBangkok, THCloses 25 Jul

This home-based consultancy supports Fiji in integrating climate-related risks into its fiscal and economic planning. The consultant will produce a high-quality analytical study examining how climate risks and policy responses affect Fiji's public finances, debt sustainability, and macroeconomic performance.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 16 Jul

This position is located in the Population Unit of the UNECE Sustainable Development and Population Division in Geneva. The officer supports intergovernmental processes and analytical tasks focused on population ageing, intergenerational relations, and gender policy within the UNECE region.

WHOTashkent, UZCloses 26 Jul

This role provides technical support to the Government of Uzbekistan on health systems strengthening, focusing on primary health care, health workforce, and health financing. The officer contributes to analytical work, policy dialogue, and the implementation of national health reforms in alignment with WHO global guidance.

UNDPGeneva, CHCloses 23 Jul

The Policy Specialist leads monitoring work within the UNDP Effective Development Cooperation team and serves as a member of the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team. The role provides strategic policy guidance and technical leadership to advance the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation monitoring agenda.

UN SecretariatKabul, AFCloses 23 Jul

This senior leadership role oversees the Development pillar of the Integrated Office within the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. The incumbent manages aid coordination, resource mobilization, and cross-pillar humanitarian-development-peace initiatives while reporting directly to the DSRSG/RC/HC.

IOMNiamey, NECloses 20 Jul

The Project Officer serves as the focal point for the mission's Labour and Human Development portfolio in Niger, specifically managing the Initiatives for the Development of the Enterprise (IDEE) project. The role involves overseeing project implementation, supervising support staff, and coordinating with government counterparts and donors to increase economic opportunities for youth.

UNICEFLilongwe, MWCloses 21 Jul

This role provides strategic and technical leadership to improve education quality for children and adolescents in Malawi. The specialist leads a team in planning and monitoring programmes focused on school readiness, foundational learning, and alternative learning pathways for vulnerable populations.

UN SecretariatBeirut, LBCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy in Palestine by assessing the national innovation system and developing a roadmap for a National Technology Transfer Office. The consultant will analyze legal frameworks, identify regulatory gaps, and propose an operational model based on international best practices to drive economic growth through technology integration.

UN SecretariatMexico City, MXCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in analyzing productive development policies in the state of Baja California, Mexico. The consultant will produce a comprehensive study on subnational industrial strategies to support regional integration and sustainable productive transformation.

UN SecretariatMexico City, MXCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports ECLAC Mexico in analyzing productive development policies in the state of Queretaro. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive study of historical and current policy instruments, institutional governance, and their impact on regional economic transformation and sustainability.

UN SecretariatMexico City, MXCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports ECLAC (CEPAL) in analyzing the productive development policies of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive study on historical trajectories, institutional governance, and the impact of industrial instruments on regional economic transformation.

UN SecretariatMexico City, MXCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports ECLAC Mexico in analyzing productive development policies within the state of Tamaulipas. The consultant will produce a comprehensive study on industrial policy instruments, institutional governance, and their impact on regional economic transformation.

FAOSuva, FJCloses 27 Jul

The National Project Coordinator serves as the primary in-country focal point for the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project in Fiji. The role provides technical and operational leadership to strengthen policy environments, sustainable production systems, and agribusiness capacities in collaboration with national stakeholders and the Ministry of Agriculture.

FAOFJCloses 17 Jul

This specialist supports the EU-funded food systems transformation project in Fiji by strengthening agrifood investment planning and financing mechanisms. The role involves developing public-private partnership frameworks and coordinating the National Agrifood Investment Forum to enhance sustainable investment in the sector.

UN SecretariatAddis Ababa, ETCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in Africa, overseeing the Resident Coordinator system and ensuring horizontal collaboration across the UN Development System. The role involves providing strategic guidance to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

UN SecretariatBangkok, THCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing the Resident Coordinator system to accelerate the 2030 Agenda. This senior leadership role involves strategic engagement with regional mechanisms, UN agencies, and International Financial Institutions to drive sustainable development impact.

UN SecretariatAmman, JOCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in the Arab States, ensuring effective horizontal collaboration across the UN Development System. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-General, the incumbent provides strategic leadership to Resident Coordinators and manages regional partnerships to accelerate the 2030 Agenda.

UN SecretariatSantiago, CLCloses 31 Jul

This consultancy supports the Production, Productivity and Management Division of ECLAC in implementing a cooperation programme with the Republic of Korea. The consultant will provide technical and analytical support for activities related to science, technology, innovation, and productive development policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.

WHOThe Democratic Republic of the-Kinshasa, CGCloses 22 Jul

The Health Policy Advisor provides expert guidance to the government and national stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on designing and implementing health system reforms. The role focuses on advancing Universal Health Coverage through strategic policy dialogue, health financing transformation, and the strengthening of primary health care services.

UN SecretariatAbuja, NGCloses 31 Jul

The Consultant facilitates the development and delivery of the UN Global Compact's programming portfolio within the Africa Hub team. The role focuses on coordinating regional initiatives that support the private sector in embedding principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption into their business strategies.

FAOPanama City, PACloses 28 Jul

The Agribusiness Finance Officer provides technical expertise to support public and private investment operations within the FAO Investment Centre. The role focuses on value chain development, agrifinance, and agricultural risk management to transform agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

UNICEFConakry, GNCloses 22 Jul

This consultant will support the Government of Guinea in developing a strategy and roadmap for innovative financing to implement the Simandou 2040 Vision. The role focuses on mobilizing resources for human capital investments through the analysis of sovereign finance, debt sustainability, and structured financial instruments.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 8 Aug

This leadership role directs the Strategic Planning and Communications Service within the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The incumbent oversees departmental policy formulation, strategic planning, and thought leadership while ensuring alignment with global sustainable development goals.

UN SecretariatAddis Ababa, ETCloses 2 Aug

This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division of the Economic Commission for Africa. The officer manages the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the ECA Fellowship Programme, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the initiative.

UN SecretariatBangkok, THCloses 19 Jul

This consultancy supports the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia in developing a digital sustainability reporting and disclosure system. The consultant leads the end-to-end design, technical development, and delivery of a platform aligned with international standards like ISSB and GRI.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 17 Jul

This senior advisory role provides high-level technical expertise to governments on sustainable financing strategies and integrated national financing frameworks. The adviser leads the design of capacity development programs and provides policy guidance on macroeconomic and macrofiscal dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals.

UN SecretariatBeirut, LBCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration in Mauritania by developing national guidelines for the ethical and responsible use of Generative AI. The consultant will conduct a diagnostic review of international best practices and draft a comprehensive framework addressing data privacy, transparency, and risk mitigation.

UN SecretariatBern, CHCloses 23 Jul

This senior role manages the Universal Postal Union's activities related to postal policy, regulation, and the secretariat of its governing bodies. The incumbent provides authoritative advice to general management and coordinates the planning and execution of the UPU Congress and Council of Administration.

UN SecretariatSantiago, CLCloses 24 Jul

This senior role is located within the Programme, Planning and Operations Division of ECLAC in Santiago. The officer leads the development of fund-raising strategies for technical cooperation projects and oversees the monitoring and evaluation of public policies to support regional economic development.

UN SecretariatSantiago, CLCloses 20 Jul

This role is located within the Division for Gender Affairs at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The officer conducts empirical research on social development and gender equality to support intergovernmental processes and technical cooperation projects across the region.