Facilitator meetings Consumer Information and SPP
Facilitate meetings and prepare reports on Consumer Information and Sustainable Public Procurement.
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Overview
Facilitate meetings and prepare reports on Consumer Information and Sustainable Public Procurement.
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Public Policy, Environmental Science, or other relevant fields is required.
- A first-level university degree in International Relations or a related discipline, combined with at least two (2) years of relevant and progressively responsible professional experience, is accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience facilitating meetings and writing reports.
- Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required.
- English and Portuguese are an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and moderation skills is an advantage.
- Familiarity with sustainable consumption and production, ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, and regional cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean is an advantage.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
- Successful facilitation of meetings 2. Timely submission of meeting report
Work Location
remote
Expected duration
1 month
Duties and Responsibilities
As the UN's leading environmental entity, UNEP, tackles environmental problems at global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental political consensus, keeping the global environment under review, and informing governments and the international community of emerging issues for their action. This consultancy is part of the project "Greening supply and demand: Promoting Ecolabels and Sustainable Public Procurement for climate and biodiversity protection (Eco-Advance)." The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV), through the International Climate Initiative. One of the objectives of the project is to strengthen existing dialogue platforms & initiatives through organizing a regional meetings to showcase successful experience on ecolabelling. The consultant will support the technical preparation, facilitation, and documentation of meetings linked to Consumer Information and Sustainable Public Procurement.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Public Policy, Environmental Science, or other relevant fields is required. A first-level university degree in International Relations or a related discipline, combined with at least two (2) years of relevant and progressively responsible professional experience, is accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Professional Experience: - Minimum 5 years of professional experience facilitating meetings and writing reports. - Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and moderation skills is an advantage. - Familiarity with sustainable consumption and production, ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, and regional cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean is an advantage.
Languages
For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. English and Portuguese are an advantage.
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 your experience in facilitating meetings? | This question assesses your hands-on experience relevant to the role. | Provide specific examples of meetings you've facilitated, including outcomes. |
| What strategies do you use for effective report writing? | The interviewer seeks insight into your written communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with sustainable public procurement practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a successful project related to ecolabeling you have been involved in. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when working in a multi-stakeholder environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication among participants during meetings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled a conflict in a meeting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think sustainable consumption is important in today's context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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