PAGE Consultant (UNEP)

Result of Service In close coordination with UNEP, India country office (UNEP ICO), the consultant is expected to provide technical and analytical support for the agreed activities, including the following:

1. Ensure timely submission of all deliverables related to PAGE India activities led by UNEP. 2. Review of documents submitted by consultants/ agencies hired by UNEP for PAGE India activities. 3. Documentation of events, meetings, workshops etc. 4. Provide support in aligning PAGE India activities with related UNEP’s initiatives on circular economy & green growth in textile sector, rural development, and circular economy intervention at the district level. 5. Develop a database of key stakeholders at the national/ sub-national level working on circular economy and identify opportunities for collaboration. 6. Support in organization of meetings, workshops and other stakeholder dialogues for the PAGE India activities led by UNEP. 7. Ensure gender disaggregated data is maintained for all meetings/ workshops/other events. 8. Support in development of a programme on circular economy.

Outputs 1: Database developed including a long list of experts/agencies/ donors working on circular/green economy at the national/ sub-national level. Deliverables: Database including a long list of experts/agencies/ donors working on circular/green economy at the national/ sub-national level.

Outputs 2: A long- term programme on circular economy developed in consultation with ROAP and UNEP Economy division. Deliverables: Programme document on circular economy.

Outputs 3: Donor Round table held on circular and green economy. Deliverables: Proceedings of donor round table.

Work Location New Delhi

Expected duration 15/7/2023 -15/1/2024

Duties and Responsibilities 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.

UNEP’s Asia and the Pacific Office serves 41 countries across the region to promote and implement sustainable development solutions. It assists countries of the region in pursuing sustainability, particularly in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including technical expertise, facilitating access to finance, undertaking cutting-edge science- policy assessments, offering advisory services, and strengthening laws, policies, management, and governance.

UNEP works with national and local authorities, civil society, other UN organizations, research institutions and the private sector to catalyse the efficient use of the region’s natural assets and reduce the degradation of the environment.

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) was launched in 2013 as a response to the call at Rio+20 to support those countries wishing to embark on greener and more inclusive growth trajectories. The partnership supports nations and regions in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability to advance the 2030 Agenda to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen the ecological foundations of their economies. Additionally, PAGE offers a comprehensive and coordinated package of technical assistance and capacity building services.

PAGE brings together five UN agencies – UN Environment Programme (UNEP), International Labour Organization (ILO) UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) – whose mandates, expertise and networks combined can offer integrated and holistic support to countries on inclusive green economy, ensuring coherence and avoiding duplication.

Below given are the four outcomes envisaged under PAGE Programme- - The country has reinforced and integrated inclusive green economy (IGE) goals and targets into SDG-aligned national economic and development planning through multi-stakeholder collaboration. - The country is implementing evidence-based sectoral and thematic reforms in line with national IGE priorities. - The country has strengthened individual, institutional and planning capacities for IGE action. - National and regional stakeholders, including green economy champions, decision-makers, practitioners, and youth representatives, access and apply knowledge for advancing IGE

India joined the PAGE programme in 2018. UNEP the lead agency for implementing PAGE in India. The primary nodal ministry for PAGE in India, is the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), which is also the nodal ministry of the Government of India for Sustainable Development Goals 12, 13 and 15. PAGE also engages with other sectoral line Ministries/Departments in India, for implementation of the country programme with an integrated approach.

A consultant is required to provide technical assistance to the PAGE India Nodal UN agency (UN Environment Programme, India Country Office) to identify areas of scaling up PAGE support in India with a focus on circular and green economy. The consultant will report to the Programme Management Officer, UNEP India Country Office.

To facilitate in identification of areas of scaling up PAGE support in India with a focus on circular and green economy and to provide backstop assistance to the PAGE India Nodal UN agency (UNEP), for effective implementation of PAGE-UNEP activities in India .

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree in environmental science/ environmental economics/social science, natural science/ equivalent academic qualifications, or bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience - At least 2 years of experience in working on environmental issues is required. - Experience of developing technical and analytical reports. - Experience of working in the area of circular economy/ resource efficiency/green economy/ Environment and Social Governance and other related field would be an advantage. - Working experience in a multicultural environment including United Nations would be an asset. - Working experience in a government system (at national or subnational level) would be an advantage.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage".

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: - Demonstrated technical knowledge on green economy and resource efficiency desirable - Excellent analytical skills.

Excellent communications and writing skills.

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.