Chemistry and sustainability Expert

Consultant Environment

Overview

Develop framework for harmonized communication in green & sustainable chemistry.

You have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a field related to chemistry, environment/natural sciences, environmental engineering, law or environmental governance.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the environmental, chemical, or sustainability sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in green chemistry, sustainable chemistry, or related fields, with experience in integrating technical and policy perspectives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of any other UN language is an asset.

Contract

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Result of Service

Harmonized understanding and communication across stakeholders and sectors, thereby strengthening coherence in policymaking, education, research, and industrial application of green & sustainable chemistry principles and private sector policies and other initiatives in the context of the Global Framework on Chemicals.

Work Location

Home based /Remotely working

Expected duration

2 months (38 days)

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be evaluated on the deliverables submitted electronically in word, ppt and excel formats as appropriate. Above listed tasks successfully delivered in a comprehensive, quality driven and timely manner, including satisfactory acceptance by the Officer-in-Charge, Head of the Knowledge and Risk Unit. Objective To reconcile and harmonize the terms green chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and green & sustainable chemistry by developing a coherent framework that aligns with leading international definitions and strategies (OECD, UNEP, EU, and national frameworks), thereby ensuring conceptual clarity and consistency across science, policy, and industry and to establish a compendium of private sector policies and other initiatives in the Global Framework on Chemicals sectors: food and agriculture, textiles, electronics, building and construction, and healthcare.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree or equivalent in a field related to chemistry, environment/natural sciences, environmental engineering, law or environmental governance. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying' experience (2 additional years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the environmental, chemical, or sustainability sectors, including sound management of chemicals, chemical processes, and waste. • Demonstrated expertise in green chemistry, sustainable chemistry, or related fields, with experience in integrating technical and policy perspectives. • Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of any other UN language is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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