UN Women Seeks Governance, Peace and Security Consultant |Deadline 11 Jun 2026

Professionals with expertise in governance, peacebuilding, gender equality, and public policy now have an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading organizations advancing women’s rights. UN Women is currently seeking a Consultant – Governance, Peace and Security to support its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific through a flexible remote consultancy arrangement.

Applications are open until June 11, 2026, offering qualified candidates the chance to contribute to impactful initiatives that strengthen women’s leadership, promote peace and security, and advance gender equality across the Asia-Pacific region.

About UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Guided by the principles of the UN Charter, the organization works globally to eliminate discrimination against women and girls while promoting equal participation in political, economic, and social development.

Through its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, UN Women supports governments, civil society organizations, women’s movements, and regional stakeholders in implementing programs that advance gender-responsive governance and sustainable peace.

About the Governance, Peace and Security Unit

The Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) Unit plays a critical role in promoting women’s participation and leadership in governance and peacebuilding processes.

The unit works across several key areas, including:

• Women, Peace and Security (WPS) initiatives
• Women’s leadership and political participation
• Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
• Gender-responsive security sector reform
• National and Regional Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security
• Climate, Peace and Security programming
• Women, Peace and Cybersecurity initiatives
• Youth engagement and disability inclusion
• Partnerships with governments and civil society organizations

The consultant will contribute to strengthening these initiatives while supporting policy development, program implementation, advocacy, and technical assistance activities.

Key Responsibilities

The selected consultant will provide technical expertise and strategic support related to governance, peace, and security programming.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting Program Development

The consultant will assist in designing and implementing initiatives that advance women’s leadership and participation in governance and peacebuilding processes.

Policy and Advisory Support

Providing technical guidance to governments, institutions, and civil society organizations on gender-responsive governance and Women, Peace and Security priorities.

Advocacy and Partnership Building

Supporting advocacy efforts and fostering partnerships that strengthen gender equality and inclusive decision-making systems.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Contributing to the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of governance and peacebuilding programs to ensure impact and accountability.

Required Qualifications

UN Women is seeking highly qualified professionals with strong academic and practical experience in governance, peacebuilding, and gender equality.

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Conflict Studies
• International Affairs
• Peace and Security Studies
• Or another related discipline

Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience
• Experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating governance and peacebuilding programs
• Strong technical expertise in gender and governance
• Experience supporting governments and civil society organizations
• Knowledge of women’s leadership and decision-making initiatives
• Understanding of emerging issues such as climate change, cybersecurity, and technology governance

Previous experience working with UN agencies or international organizations will be considered a strong advantage.

Preferred Skills and Regional Knowledge

While the consultancy is remote and globally accessible, experience working within the Asia-Pacific region is highly desirable.

Additional advantages include:

• Familiarity with regional governance and peacebuilding challenges
• Knowledge of Women, Peace and Security frameworks
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of intersectional approaches to gender equality
• Experience working with youth and disability inclusion initiatives

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities

Knowledge of another official United Nations language will be considered an asset.

Why This Consultancy Matters

Women’s participation in governance and peacebuilding remains essential for achieving sustainable peace and inclusive development. Through this consultancy, professionals can contribute directly to initiatives that strengthen women’s leadership and influence in decision-making systems.

The role also offers an opportunity to engage with emerging global priorities such as climate security, digital governance, cybersecurity, and conflict prevention from a gender-responsive perspective.

Benefits of This Remote Opportunity

This consultancy offers several advantages:

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to collaborate with a leading UN agency
• Exposure to regional and international policy processes
• Meaningful contribution to gender equality and peacebuilding efforts
• Flexible work structure
• Global professional networking opportunities

Application Deadline

Qualified candidates interested in supporting governance, peace, and security initiatives are encouraged to submit their applications before June 11, 2026.

This consultancy presents a valuable opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to women’s leadership, inclusive governance, and sustainable peace while working remotely with UN Women on impactful regional and global initiatives.

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