Consultant on measurability and indicators for chemicals and waste

Consultant Finance & Economy Environment

Overview

Support UNEP to implement ICCM Resolution V/9 for global chemicals measurability.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in a field related to environmental or chemical sciences, sustainable development, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or data science/analysis is required.
• A first level degree in the specified fields along with two additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned advanced degree.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in a field related to sustainable development, international chemicals, waste management, socio-economic research, data analysis, applied statistics, or data sciences is required.
• Fully proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant software including knowledge management and data visualization tools, as well as data collection and analysis methods are required.
• Working experience(s) in knowledge management, data collection and analysis and/or development of indicators or monitoring frameworks is required.
• Working experience on composite indicators is an asset.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.

Contract

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Result of Service

The consultant will support to the delivery of UNEP’s activities related to the implementation of ICCM Resolution V/9 on the Measurability Structure of the Global Framework on Chemicals. In particular, the consultant will provide technical support to the development of the high-level indicator on the global environmental burden attributable to chemicals and waste, which is led by UNEP, as well as technical input to other workstreams established under the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators.

Work Location

Geneva Switzerland

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will support the delivery of activities related to the implementation of ICCM Resolution V/9 on the Measurability Structure of the Global Framework on Chemicals and the work of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators, including technical support to the development of the high-level indicator on the global environmental burden attributable to chemicals and waste led by UNEP.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic: An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in a field related to environmental or chemical sciences, sustainable development, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, data science/analysis, political or social sciences is required. A first level degree in the specified field(s) along with two additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned advanced degree. Fully proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant software e.g., including knowledge management and data visualization tools, as well as data collection and analysis methods. Strong communication skills. At least five years of relevant professional experience in a field related to sustainable development, international chemicals, waste management, socio-economic research/data analysis, applied statistics, data sciences is required. Working experience(s) in knowledge management, data collection and analysis and/or development of indicators or monitoring frameworks is required. Working experience on composite indicators is an asset

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations languages 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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