The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is seeking a Programme Management and Partnerships Consultant to support its Beyond Lab initiative. This remote consultancy will focus on behavioural science, strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing and integrating behavioural approaches into United Nations priorities. The initial contract will run for six months, starting in early November 2026.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) |
| Position | Programme Management and Partnerships Consultant |
| Location | Remote |
| Duty Station | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Duration | 6 months initially |
| Expected Start | Early November 2026 |
| Education | Master’s degree or equivalent |
| Experience | At least 10 years |
| Language | English required; French or another UN official language is an advantage |
Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Organize behavioural science meetings and knowledge-sharing activities across the UN system.
- Help UN colleagues identify behavioural barriers and opportunities in their work.
- Maintain the UN behavioural science website and circulate newsletters, briefs and other knowledge products.
- Advise UN entities and senior leaders on integrating behavioural science into institutional strategies.
- Support workshops and project development that apply behavioural science to local Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in behavioural science, public policy, psychology, behavioural economics, development, political science or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in behavioural science, policy or related areas.
- Experience leading cross-institutional initiatives and working with senior stakeholders internationally.
- Direct experience within the United Nations system, including leading cross-UN initiatives and engaging senior leadership on behavioural science.
- Experience designing and delivering behavioural science initiatives, meetings, reports, strategic advice and knowledge products.
- Fluency in English.
Knowledge of French or another official UN language is an advantage.
How to Apply
Visit the United Nations Careers website and search for Programme Management and Partnerships Consultant under the United Nations Office at Geneva. Review the official vacancy details and submission instructions before applying.
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