Environmental Sustainability and Green Spaces Consultant
Develop a green space plan for enhancing environmental sustainability in Geneva.
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Overview
Develop a green space plan for enhancing environmental sustainability in Geneva.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
- A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Minimum five years of professional experience in designing, operationalizing, and implementing sustainable building, green spaces, sustainable construction, environmental management, and clean technology projects.
- Basic knowledge of environmental strategy implementation including renewable energy, recycling, waste reduction, green spaces, and urban renewal.
- Technical knowledge about buildings and their environmental performance is required.
- Experience in integrating environmental sustainability across policy, management, and/or operations is required.
- Experience as a green building expert, conducting energy audits, and/or designing renewable energy systems is desirable.
- A certification in LEED, BREEAM, WELL, or sustainable urban planning is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The main goal of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive green space plan (including potential means of financing it) for enhancing environmental sustainability within the OHCHR’s Palais Wilson Building and Compound. This plan should incorporate practical and cost-effective measures to improve energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and overall environmental sustainability.
Work Location
Geneva (On-site)
Expected duration
2 months
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including architects, landscape designers, and urban planners, to identify the potential of integrating green building/space concepts for OHCHR Palais Wilson that align with OHCHR’s needs and sustainability, cultural, and aesthetic values. 2. Conduct a feasibility study to explore sustainable energy solutions (e.g., solar panels, geothermal) for the OHCHR Palais Wilson Building. 3. Develop a green building strategy/plan for OHCHR Palais Wilson that includes green spaces, sustainable design, energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and indoor environmental quality. 4. Research potential suppliers and funding options to implement sustainable energy systems for the OHCHR Palais Wilson Building. 5. Provide additional support to the OHCHR SEM Group.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Basic knowledge of environmental strategy implementation such as renewable energy, recycling and waste reduction, green spaces, and urban renewal. A minimum of five years of professional experience with demonstrated professional advancement in designing, operationalizing, and implementing sustainable building, green spaces, sustainable construction, environmental management, and clean technology projects is required. Technical knowledge about buildings and their environmental performance, excellent project management skills, and marketing skills are required. Experience in integrating environmental sustainability across policy, management, and/or operations is required. Experience of work as a green building expert, conducting energy audits, and/or designing renewable energy systems is desirable. A certification in LEED, BREEAM, WELL, or sustainable urban planning is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you integrated sustainable practices in urban design? | Interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in sustainability integration. | Share specific examples illustrating your role and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize competing sustainability initiatives? | This gauges your project management and decision-making skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in the implementation of a green building project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with conducting feasibility studies for energy solutions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you engage stakeholders in sustainability projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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