About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Jamaica, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development 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.

Key Details

• Job Title:Plastics and Waste Management Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Kingston (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: A Masters degree or equivalent in environmental/natural resource management, conservation, management, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in environmental management or related field with 7 years relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or natural resources management, or related area at regional and national level is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder coordination is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience working with governments, intergovernmental organizations, or UN agencies in the Wider Caribbean Region is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Good understanding of region-specific challenges on waste/plastics management is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required..
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional levels.
• Its mandate is to coordinate the development of global consensus on environmental issues by keeping the environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
• The UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat is seeking a consultant, to support the implementation of the Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea (PROMAR) project funded by the Government of Germany, in collaboration with adelphi, to prevent plastic pollution and marine debris in the transition to a circular economy.
• The project aims to reduce waste streams (mainly plastic packaging and single-use plastics) entering the Caribbean Sea and to promote Circular Economy Solutions.
• This consultancy will be implemented through the financial support of the PROMAR project.
• Scope of Assignment The proposed activity under this assignment include: 1.
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. 3.
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, to include contributing to agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. 4.
• Make presentations on assigned topics/activities. 5.
• Contribute to reporting on progress, challenges, opportunities and learnings encountered during implementation 6.
• Support the coordination of activities related to budget and funding, monitoring and reporting (progress reports, monitoring reports, financial statements, etc.) 7.
• Participate in monthly status update calls with the PROMAR lead implementer Adelphi 8.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply