Local Individual Contractor (Health Pillar)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a remote Local Individual Contractor for a 44-day project in South Africa to support national drug demand reduction and treatment system development.
- Role
- Local Individual Contractor (Health Pillar)
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Home based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Local Individual Contractor to provide advanced technical support on drug demand reduction to the South African government. The role focuses on aligning national drug use prevention and treatment systems with international standards through capacity-building and stakeholder collaboration. The consultant will manage day-to-day project activities to support the development of national action plans. This is a short-term consultancy engagement lasting 44 days.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support on drug demand reduction to the South African government.
- Align national drug efforts with UNODC/WHO international standards.
- Manage day-to-day project activities in coordination with UNODC ROSAF.
- Facilitate capacity-building workshops for government and national stakeholders.
- Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration on harm reduction initiatives.
What it takes
- High school diploma required; first-level university degree in social sciences or public health preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in drug use disorder treatment and care.
- Proven experience in programme or project management.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Previous experience with UN projects or donor-funded environments is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is home-based, though the focus of the work is providing technical support to the South African government.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is a short-term assignment lasting 44 days, scheduled from July 22, 2026, to September 18, 2026.
How do I apply for this role?
Candidates must apply through the official UN Inspira portal by the deadline of June 28, 2026.
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Applicants need at least 10 years of experience in drug use disorder treatment and project management, along with fluency in English.
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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