UN Women Is Hiring Home-Based International Communications Consultants | Apply by 24 July 2026

If you’re a communications professional looking to build your career with the United Nations while working remotely, UN Women has opened applications for multiple Home-Based International Communications Consultant positions. The consultancy supports the organization’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and Migration Team across the Asia-Pacific region through a flexible retainer arrangement.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in communications, digital media, journalism, advocacy, public relations, or content creation who are passionate about advancing gender equality. Applications are open to international candidates and close on 24 July 2026.

About UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Since its establishment in 2010, the organization has led global efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and girls while promoting equal opportunities in leadership, economic participation, education, peacebuilding, and human rights.

Across Asia and the Pacific, UN Women collaborates with governments, civil society organizations, development partners, and the private sector in more than 40 countries to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and advance inclusive development.

Through innovative programmes and strategic partnerships, UN Women supports initiatives that create lasting opportunities for women and girls around the world.

About the Consultancy

UN Women is expanding its communications capacity by recruiting experienced professionals to join a retainer roster of Home-Based International Consultants.

Unlike a traditional full-time position, this consultancy allows selected candidates to work remotely and receive assignments as communication needs arise. Consultants will remain on the roster for up to three years and may accept assignments based on their availability.

This flexible arrangement makes the opportunity particularly attractive for freelancers, independent consultants, communications specialists, and development professionals seeking meaningful international work while maintaining work-life flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Successful consultants will support communications and advocacy activities across several regional programmes promoting women’s economic empowerment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Developing engaging social media content.
• Writing newsletters, website articles, reports, and campaign materials.
• Preparing communication products for digital and print platforms.
• Designing presentations and graphics using Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proofreading and editing publications.
• Managing editorial calendars and digital publishing schedules.
• Organizing communication assets and shared digital workspaces.
• Monitoring website and social media performance.
• Preparing communication and activity reports.
• Supporting webinars, conferences, workshops, and virtual events.
• Coordinating communication review and approval processes.
• Contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives across regional programmes.

The consultancy offers opportunities to contribute to high-impact communications that promote gender equality throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Programmes You May Support

Selected consultants may contribute to communications for several flagship UN Women initiatives, including:

• WeRise Together
• Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator
• WEPs Asia-Pacific Gender Action Lab
• #TransformCare Initiative
• #BuyForEqual Campaign
• Women’s Entrepreneurship Programmes
• Safe Migration initiatives
• Gender-responsive procurement campaigns

These programmes support women’s entrepreneurship, decent work, care systems, climate resilience, inclusive business practices, and sustainable economic development.

Who Should Apply?

UN Women encourages applications from professionals with experience in:

• Communications
• Journalism
• Public relations
• Digital communications
• Advocacy
• Marketing
• Content creation
• Media relations
• Strategic communications

Candidates should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants should possess either:

• A Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, digital communications, educational technology, or a related discipline.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree together with at least two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Professional Experience

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• At least two years of relevant communications experience.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to create engaging digital communication materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Additional advantages include:

• Previous United Nations experience.
• Knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Graphic design skills.
• Experience working within multicultural organizations.
• Knowledge of additional UN languages.

Contract Details

Key information about the consultancy includes:

• Position: Home-Based International Communications Consultant
• Organization: UN Women
• Work Arrangement: Remote (Home-Based)
• Schedule: Part-time
• Contract Type: Retainer Consultancy
• Duration: Up to three years

Assignments will be offered as project needs arise, and consultants may choose whether to accept individual assignments depending on their availability.

Payment

Consultants will receive payment based on an agreed daily rate for completed assignments.

Payments will be processed after submission of:

• Approved timesheets or Certificates of Payment.
• Activity reports summarizing completed work.

Since this is a retainer consultancy, there is no guaranteed minimum workload.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This consultancy offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to global gender equality initiatives while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits include:

• Fully remote international consultancy.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Long-term engagement of up to three years.
• Opportunity to support major UN Women regional campaigns.
• Exposure to international communications and advocacy work.
• Collaboration with leading gender equality experts.
• Professional growth within the United Nations system.

The position is particularly suitable for communications consultants, digital strategists, social media specialists, writers, editors, and public relations professionals interested in international development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete their application through UN Women’s Quantum Recruitment System.

Applicants should submit:

• A completed online application.
• A one-page cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will later be requested to provide:

• A writing sample.
• A communications portfolio or examples of previous work.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

If you have experience in communications, advocacy, digital media, or strategic content development and want to support impactful initiatives promoting women’s economic empowerment across Asia and the Pacific, this remote consultancy with UN Women offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful global change while building your international career.

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