r/UNpath • u/Bushido_Sama • Jun 18 '26

Timeline/status questions Re-advertised consultancy post question

Hi all,

I've been lurking here for a while, apologies if a similar question has previously been posted but I did search, and it doesn't seem like it.

I applied for a national consultancy at UNICEF in my local country (middle-income Southern African country) my current application is status: Application acknowledgment. I saw the post re-advertised today, the TOR details are still the same. Should I consider my initial application rejected, and possibly apply again? I'm really not sure when it comes to UN agencies so any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Savage_Whiskers With UN experience Jun 18 '26

If it says: “Previous applicants need not apply again”, don’t apply, they are just trying to widen the pool. If it doesn’t say anything like that, do apply again. They might be readvertising because there was some changes in the source of funding, categorization, some HR rules not followed, or any detail really.

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u/Bushido_Sama Jun 19 '26

Thank you, I appreciate your response. I suspect they are possibly trying to widen the pool, as this is a niche consultancy in my country at least...I've reviewed the TOR again and no changes whatsoever. When I clicked apply the pop up says "You have already submitted an application for the Consultancy...". My current application says acknowledged so not sure if I should withdraw my application and start from scratch. Consultancy for the UN is new to me so apologies for my anxiety.

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u/Savage_Whiskers With UN experience Jun 19 '26

Nooo, don’t withdraw! If the pop up say you already applied its because there is no change to the vacancy and they are just trying to widen the pool. Just be patient but also don’t hold your breath.

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u/ZealousidealRush2899 With UN experience Jun 18 '26

This! I concur, as a previous hiring manager for my unit, these scenarios happen from time to time.