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 Kenya, 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:Sustainable Mobility and Gender Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Nairobi, Kenya
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in gender studies, sustainable transport, digitalization, urban planning, or related fields.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 2.
• Academic Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience working on sustainable transport, electric mobility, and/or gender required; 3.
• Academic Qualifications: Proven expertise in sustainable transport projects within Latin America and the Caribbean is required; 4.
• Academic Qualifications: Solid understanding of electric mobility technologies, trends, and policy frameworks is required.; 5.
• Academic Qualifications: Prior experience working in an international organization or government agency is desirable. 8.
• Academic Qualifications: Strong knowledge of gender mainstreaming in development and transport contexts is desirable. 9.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with national and international development frameworks, including experience with donor-funded projects is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this post, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required..

Skills

• Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
• The overall objective of the Industry and Economy Division of UNEP is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities, and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies, 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 SMU seeks to engage a sustainable mobility and gender consultant for eight months to provide broader regional support and contribute to strengthening SMUs capacity in the region.
• The consultant will support regional efforts to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles, with a focus on e-mobility, battery and end-of-life vehicle management, and policy upscaling.
• The consultant will also contribute to the management project of the ACCESS project, which operates in six countries in the region to enhance the digitalization of urban transport services.
• The consultant will also support country activities, outreach efforts, and the coordination of regional events aimed at advancing a gender-transformative and just transition to e-mobility.
• In close consultation with the LAC SMU Focal Point and the Gender Focal Point of UNEPs SMU, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities 1.
• Lead the implementation of a replication project for BMZ in one country in Latin America on Electric Mobility and Gender.
• Oversee planning, coordination with national and local stakeholders, and reporting in line with BMZ and UNEP requirements. 2.
• Develop and deliver a six-part Webinar Series on South-South Learning to highlight insights, lessons, and replication opportunities emerging from BMZ project pilots in close coordination with the Gender SMU focal point. 3.
• Support the organization of a regional thematic accelerator, based on the Industry and Investor Handbook for E-Mobility and Gender, in collaboration with GIZ and a local partner. 4.

Benefits

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

How to Apply