Events and reporting assistant
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Result of Service The work of the contractor will contribute to the successful implementation of scheduled activities of the SMEP programme. Specifically, the provision of organizational skills will support and enhance the quality and impacts of events, webinars, and the associated visual communication materials developed to enhance outreach and dissemination efforts on sustainable manufacturing and plastic pollution mitigation agendas.
Work Location Home Based
Expected duration Contract Duration – 15 September 2022 to 14 September 2023.
Effective working time - 12 months
Duties and Responsibilities The Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (TED) Branch of the Division on International Trade and Commodities of UNCTAD assists developing countries in strengthening their capacity to design and implement mutually supportive trade, environment, climate change and sustainable development objectives in development strategies at all levels.
UNCTAD, through its participation in the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme, is implementing activities linking trade with sustainable manufacturing in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific Regions. Activities are focused on coordination and facilitation efforts to ensure that key stakeholders seize and capitalize on trade opportunities by linking research and evidence produced under the SMEP programme with relevant policy fora, at international and national levels, for advancing the implementation of SDG 12.
The implementation of the programme is guided by the SMEP Steering Committee and UNCTAD’s MoU with the programme donor, UK-FCDO. The work of UNCTAD in the current phase of the SMEP programme focuses on the following:
1. Coordination and knowledge sharing support to SMEP contributors;
2. High-level policy alignment with similar multilateral initiatives focusing on sustainable manufacturing and reduction of plastic pollution at the national, regional and international levels;
3. Preparation of visual communication materials to assist output dissemination and the delivery of technical assistance activities.
4. Expansion of the export-pollution dashboard for 13 SMEP target countries, including data analysis for manufacturing pollution, plastics and alternative materials to plastics.
5. Organization of events on export-linked pollution, as well as plastics pollution, in Africa, South Asia or Indo-Pacific regions.
In implementing activities under Outcomes 1-5, an individual contractor is needed to perform the following duties:
Liaise with SMEP contributors in reviewing analytical outputs, with special attention to context and national aspects of relevance.
Support the development of policy briefs, research notes and commentaries derived from commissioned research under SMEP.
Track results, impact indicators, and provide inputs to the drafting of annual reports related to the SMEP Programme.
Assist with substantive and logistics support in the organization of webinars or physical events to disseminate UNCTAD and/or SMEP research outputs of relevance to international trade practitioners, regional and national authorities.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Social Sciences or related field. Experience: At least 3 years' work experience in community engagement and events organization is required. Experience organizing partnerships related to environmental or social aspects in developing countries is desired.
Experience in supporting projects on trade and sustainable development in Africa or South Asia is an advantage. Language: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
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.