Consultant - Research Commercialization and Equity Framework
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a home-based Consultant (Islamabad-focused) to develop research commercialization and equity frameworks for public universities.
- Role
- Consultant - Research Commercialization and Equity Framework
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan (Home-based with local travel)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a consultant to develop research commercialization and equity frameworks for FATA University and Kohat University. The role involves drafting policy papers on faculty/university equity, designing endowment fund governance, and delivering capacity-building sessions on innovation and research governance. This consultancy aims to strengthen academia-industry linkages and institutional research agendas through structured stakeholder consultations and expert advisory work.
What you'll do
- Develop inception reports and detailed workplans for implementation at project universities.
- Draft comprehensive policy papers on Faculty and University Equity, IP ownership, and revenue-sharing.
- Advise on the establishment and governance of endowment funds to support incubation activities.
- Design and deliver structured training sessions for faculty and students on innovation and commercialization.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations to define priority research themes and institutional agendas.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Education, or Public Policy.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in higher education leadership, research governance, or innovation systems.
- Strong understanding of public university systems and commercialization pathways in Pakistan.
- Proven experience in developing policy frameworks or strategic advisory documents.
- Fluency in English and Urdu required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
The role is home-based but includes the requirement for local travel to FATA University and Kohat University in Pakistan.
What is the compensation for this consultancy?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for this position is 07/01.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a relevant field and have at least 2 years of experience in higher education leadership, research governance, or innovation systems.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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