Individual Contractor - Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant for WasteNet Project
Draft reports, develop materials, assist with WasteNet programme activities.
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Overview
Draft reports, develop materials, assist with WasteNet programme activities.
You have:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in environmental crime, international development, or legal affairs is required.
- Experience in drafting various reports on topics related to environmental crime or organized crime.
- Experience in reporting and monitoring grants from major institutional donors.
- Expertise and knowledge of waste management, waste trafficking and Basel Convention.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
Contract
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Result of Service
Expected tangible and measurable task(s): A. Draft activity, quarterly, and yearly reports of the WasteNet programme; B. Develop advocacy and communications materials (e.g., briefs, talking points, presentations, or social media content) to support key project events and stakeholder engagements. C. Provide administrative and logistical assistance on the organization of WasteNet national and regional activities; D. Conduct background research and compile relevant data to support the drafting of concept notes and project documents, including literature review, stakeholder mapping, and analysis of project context.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
01/05/-30/10/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks to be performed by the Individual Contractor: Under the supervision of WasteNet Project Coordinator UNODC ROSEAP, the contractor will carry out the following activities: 1. Draft regular programme and donor reports, liaising with project staff both in headquarter and in the field offices including communication and reporting focal points; 2. Organize and provide support for key events, advisory meetings, and trainings; 3. Assist with developing the workplans for priority and supported countries and identifying opportunities for coordination; 4. Develop advocacy and communications material for key events; 5. Conduct research to support the drafting of concept notes and project-related documents.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic qualification: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the area of crimes that affect the environment, international development, legal affairs or similar areas is required. Experience in drafting various reports on topics related to crimes that affect the environment or organized crime Experience in reporting and monitoring grants from major institutional donors Expertise and knowledge of waste management, waste trafficking and Basel Convention Experience working within the United Nations system or similar international organization
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is 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 with drafting reports and how it relates to environmental issues? | The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience and skills in report writing for environmental contexts. | Focus on specific examples of reports you've drafted, particularly those related to environmental topics. |
| What methods do you use to conduct research for project documents? | This question assesses your research skills and methodology in project support. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you engaged stakeholders in the past for project-related events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you supported the organization of a significant event or meeting. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication when working with team members in different locations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your understanding of the Basel Convention and its relevance to global waste management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in your previous roles related to environmental crime and how did you handle them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you keep updated with policies and practices in international development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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