National Consultant
Quick answer
UNFPA Iraq is hiring a national consultant to develop a comprehensive National Policy for Adolescent Development (US-based) paying $5,000 over three months to address the needs of adolescents aged 10-18 in Iraq.
- Role
- National Consultant
- Organization
- UNFPA Iraq in partnership with the Ministry of Planning
- Location
- Iraq (Home-based with frequent missions inside Baghdad and other governorates as required)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $5,000
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
UNFPA Iraq is seeking a national consultant to develop a comprehensive National Policy for Adolescent Development that addresses the needs and challenges faced by adolescents aged 10-18 in Iraq.
What you'll do
- Lead policy development and social analysis
- Review existing adolescent-related legislation, strategies, and policies
- Conduct policy gap analysis
- Draft the National Policy for Adolescent Development
- Develop implementation arrangements and governance mechanisms
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Social Policy, Sociology, Public Policy, Human Development, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in policy development
- Experience preparing national strategies
- Strong knowledge of rights-based programming
- Fluent in English and Arabic
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Iraq, with home-based work and frequent missions inside Baghdad and other governorates as required.
What is the compensation for this position?
The consultant will receive a total payment of $5,000, paid in two installments: 50% upon delivery of the first draft by October 1st, and 50% upon delivery of the final draft by November 15th.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in Social Policy, Sociology, Public Policy, Human Development, or a related discipline, and at least 5 years of experience in policy development.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2026. Please ensure to include all required qualifications and experience details.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA Iraq in partnership with the Ministry of Planning's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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