Passive Cooling Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – France
Recruiter: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an environmental organization working to protect and restore natural ecosystems while promoting sustainable practices. Through research, advocacy, and on-the-ground programs, it addresses pressing environmental challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, working to secure a healthy planet for present and future generations.
Job Summary
This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental affairs. Working in France, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental affairs and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.
Full Job Description
Result of Service
The result of services is to support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in its efforts to accelerate passive cooling in India and support government of India, state governments, public sector undertakings, cities, private players, academia and industry to accelerate uptake of passive cooling by supporting the design, and operationalisation of Passive Cooling Strategy Guidelines for Maharashtra and Odisha, recommending updates to Maharashtra state building byelaws and supporting capacity building for cool roofs. By helping development of the guidelines and byelaw updates, the consultant will strengthen state level policies of passively cooled buildings.
Work Location
India
Expected duration
Six months
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant is needed to perform tasks of a technical, organizational and capacity nature, aspart of the Cities Unit of the Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, United NationsEnvironment Programme (UNEP). Specifically, a consultant is needed to technically supportUNEP projects on scaling-up passive cooling in India as part of a comprehensive approach tocooling in buildings and under the framework of the Cool Coalition.The position will require significant liaison with UNEP India Office. The consultant will be home-based.The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actorsfrom government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civilsociety groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action towards a rapidglobal transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling and heat resilience. The Secretariat ofthe Cool Coalition is based in UNEP.The Consultants assignment is to provide technical expertise and organizational support fordevelopment of technical guidelines on passive cooling, update of building regulations in statesto integrate passive cooling and build capacities of state government departments in applicationof heat adaptation solutions.
Qualifications/special skills
A minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field of work, preferably with focus on conducting market research, stakeholder mapping and engagement or strategic communication activities. Expertise on India and experience engaging government, industry, finance and academia in India. Advanced experience in communication and stakeholder engagement and management. Experience on district cooling market development in India and engaging multiple stakeholders in project development and partnership building is essential. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations
Languages
Not available.
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.
Key Details
- Job Title: Passive Cooling Consultant
- Grade: CON
- Location: Paris, France
- Department: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Contract Type: Consultancy
- Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually
Qualifications
- Academic Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field of work, preferably with focus on conducting market research, stakeholder mapping and engagement or strategic communication activities
- Academic Qualifications: Expertise on India and experience engaging government, industry, finance and academia in India
- Academic Qualifications: Advanced experience in communication and stakeholder engagement and management
- Academic Qualifications: Experience on district cooling market development in India and engaging multiple stakeholders in project development and partnership building is essential
- Academic Qualifications: Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations
Skills
- Specifically, a consultant is needed to technically support UNEP projects on scaling-up passive cooling in India as part of a comprehensive approach tocooling in buildings and under the framework of the Cool Coalition
- The position will require significant liaison with UNEP India Office
- The consultant will be home-based
- The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actorsfrom government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civilsociety groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action towards a rapidglobal transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling and heat resilience
- The Secretariat ofthe Cool Coalition is based in UNEP
- The Consultants assignment is to provide technical expertise and organizational support fordevelopment of technical guidelines on passive cooling, update of building regulations in statesto integrate passive cooling and build capacities of state government departments in applicationof heat adaptation solutions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. It is encouraged that applications be updated in the case where new skills or experience are obtained from the time of the initial application so that programme managers will have the most up-to-date information to aid them in their recruiting.