UNFPA Consultant Roster
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Main Tasks & Responsibilities
As a general roster, the UNFPA consultant roster does not indicate a specific task. Tasks will be described in the terms of reference for a specific assignment.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications vary and depend on specific consultancy requirements. In general, consultants possess advanced degrees and have significant experience in one or more of the thematic areas of UNFPA. Ideally, they have consulted with development agencies in international settings. Fluency in English is typically required; and, depending on the assignment, another UN language may also be required or considered desirable.
Required Competencies
UNFPA has a set of required value-based, core and functional competencies. Below are the value-based and core competencies of UNFPA. The functional competencies will be dependent upon the actual consultancy assignment.
VALUE-BASED COMPETENCIES
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
UNFPA offers an attractive remuneration package for its consultants commensurate with the level of the assignment.
The UNFPA Consultant Roster serves as an intermediate between consultants interested in working on UNFPA consultancy assignments, and organizational units seeking consultation. It is a list of consultants that are viewable by UNFPA personnel and organization units that are looking for consultants who can help them in specific assignments, missions or projects. Once a suitable consultant is found in the roster, a selection and hiring process can be started.