UN-Habitat Istanbul office is seeking a Programme Management Consultant

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia is seeking a Programme Management Consultant to be based in Istanbul. The assignment will last 6 months under an international consultant contract. Duties: develop regional project ideas and proposals in the areas of zero waste and social inclusion; support the expansion of zero-waste approaches across the region; prepare policy recommendations that include women, persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups in waste management; represent the office at technical meetings; identify funding sources. Required qualifications: - A master’s degree in international development, environmental management, urban planning, public policy or a related field (a bachelor’s degree plus 2 additional years of experience is also accepted). - At least 5 years of experience in project management, programme coordination or solid waste management. - Experience in zero waste, the circular economy and Eastern Europe–Central Asia is an advantage. - Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Applications must be submitted by email: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae in P11 form (with at least 3 references), and copies of the diploma and identity card or passport must be sent to unhabitat-roeeca.recruitment@un.org, with the position title and duty station stated in the subject line. Deadline: 30 October 2026.