IT Consultant

Result of Service The consultant will support the UN Environment Programme Chemicals and Health Branch in finalizing the integrated electronic toolkit under the GEF-funded project on the “Integrated SC toolkit to improve the transmission of information under Articles 07 and 15” (Medium Size Project; GEF ID 9884).

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 4 months

Duties and Responsibilities Background (Org. Setting)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.

The Knowledge and Risk Unit of the Chemicals and Health Branch promotes scientific approaches and knowledge for the sound management of chemicals including through implementation of UNEA resolutions. The Knowledge and Risk Unit gathers, compiles and analyses state of the art information and data, including through monitoring activities, inventories and assessments, to allow policymakers to make informed decisions on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The Unit executes projects and covers topics related to lead in paint, persistent organic pollutants, highly hazardous pesticides, chemicals in products, among others. The Unit also addresses issues of concern highlighted by governments, such as antimicrobial resistance, and assists in implementing mandates received through the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) on the GCO-II, sustainable chemistry and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field is required. University studies in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years at international level is required. - Proven experience in system's analysis and design, computer programming, including advanced programming skills in .NET, Java, JavaScript platform is required.

Languages Fluent written and spoken English is required.

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.