Consultancy opportunities for development consultants
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Consultancy, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
ADPC: Chief Audit Executive / Head of Internal Audit (Bangkok)
Deadline 07 Oct 2026, Bangkok, Thailand
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Consultancy, UNDP Pakistan
UNDP Pakistan individual consultant: Judicial Digitalization and Virtual Courts Expert (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Deadline 08 Oct 2026, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
24days left
Consultancy, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
IPPF consultancy: copy editing and graphic design of a humanitarian clinical toolkit
Deadline 23 Oct 2026, Remote (IPPF East & South East Asia and Oceania Regional Office)
32days left
Consultancy, Croix-Rouge française
French Red Cross consultancy: analysing and improving healthcare waste management (in French)
Deadline 31 Oct 2026, French Red Cross international delegations
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a development consultant?
Most consultants build 5 to 10 years of specialist experience first, then take short assignments alongside or after employment. A strong, results-focused CV and a clear area of expertise are essential.
How are consultants usually selected?
Organisations typically compare a technical proposal (approach, methodology, team) with a financial proposal (daily rates and costs). Follow the format in the terms of reference exactly.