Consultant – Expert Advisor on Lunar Governance and Intergenerational Dialogue

Advises UNOOSA on lunar governance and Member State deliberations through the One Moon For All project. The consultant develops policy briefs, organises the 2026 Lunar Conference and helps implement an intergenerational dialogue connecting younger voices with multilateral space-policy processes.

Department: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

• Provide expert advice and analytical inputs for Member State deliberations on lunar activities
• Draft statements, briefing elements, analytical notes and other lunar-governance documentation
• Lead organisation of the 2026 UNOOSA Lunar Conference with the Office of the Director
• Design multilateral and multi-stakeholder discussions on lunar safety and sustainability
• Prepare the conference final report and agreed follow-up documentation
• Develop an implementation plan for the Intergenerational Dialogue on Space
• Serve as co-focal point and provide expert support for delivery of the dialogue

• Advanced university degree in international space law, diplomacy, international relations or international law, or a first-level degree in one of these fields with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Minimum five years of experience in space law, space diplomacy or international relations, with relevant advanced degrees or leadership volunteering accepted in lieu of up to two years
• Advanced specialised knowledge of lunar activities and policies
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Home-based consultancy
• Expected duration is 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027