UNIDIR Research Consultant (Managing Exits from Armed Conflict) 2027 – Geneva or Remote

Overview

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research is offering a temporary consultancy position as a Research Consultant or Research Consultant (Data Support) within the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict programme. The role is based in Geneva, Switzerland, with remote work offered as an option. The engagement has an anticipated start date in January 2027 and lasts for an initial duration of six months, with a possibility of extension.

What you get

The consultancy is offered under a United Nations consultancy contract and is remunerated on an hourly basis. The six-month engagement provides an opportunity for professionals to contribute to research and policy work focused on armed conflict, peace and security, and to strengthen their research portfolio in international security and conflict-related policy work.

Key dates

The application deadline is 2 November 2026, and the anticipated starting date for the position is January 2027.