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Lead Author and Research Team Leader for the Voluntary Local Review

Lead the team producing an evidence-based Voluntary Local Review for Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, coordinating analytical workstreams and editorial delivery under SDG localization guidance.

China

Why we picked it

This is a senior research and editorial opportunity for someone who can turn multiple analytical workstreams into a coherent local review. The assignment offers a defined consulting mandate with an international development focus.

Best for Senior policy researchers, team leaders and consultants with experience coordinating evidence-based local-development or SDG reviews.

What you'll do

Lead the VLR research team, integrate its analytical workstreams, and provide technical and editorial leadership so the review is coherent and aligned with relevant UN and international guidance.

Who they want

The stored notice emphasizes research-team leadership, analytical coordination, evidence-based writing and knowledge of VLR and SDG localization guidance. It does not state a formal degree, years-of-experience threshold or working-language requirement in the stored qualification field.

Before you apply

The notice describes an individual-contractor engagement expected from October 2026 to April 2027. Compensation and the work arrangement are not stated in the stored record; applicants are directed to use the supplier-profile quicklink.

Published 13 Oct 2026.

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