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 Switzerland, 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:National Consultant Technical Oversight of Risk Reduction Activities in Tajikistan
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva (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: Masters (or equivalent) in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, health sciences, or related field.
• 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.
• Academic Qualifications: At least 5 years of professional experience with international project implementation regarding persistent organic pollutants, hazardous waste management, contaminated site remediation, or related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Professional experience in the implementation of POPs and hazardous waste projects in Tajikistan would be an asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Prior work with international GEF/UN projects, or other multilateral agencies would also be seen as an asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Strong technical knowledge of POPs/chemicals management and risk reduction.
• Academic Qualifications: Proven experience in site supervision, HSE monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
• Fluency in English and Russian or Tajik is required; knowledge of Tajik is highly desirable..
• Participate in coordination meetings as required by UNEP.

Skills

• Monitoring the implementation of risk reduction activities by Peshsaf in 9 contaminated villages;
• Providing analytical support to UNEP regarding the political, socio-economic, and organizational situation in Tajikistan in relation to the implementation of planned technical works of the project;
• Providing effective liaison between UNEP, local authorities, implementing partners, and communities;
• Providing early identification and mitigation of health, safety, quality, and cost-control risks during implementation. Key tasks and responsibilities are outlined below:
• Provide continuous technical supervision and on-site monitoring of Peshsafs risk reduction works in contaminated villages.
• Ensure that all works comply with approved technical designs, HSE standards set out in the HSE plan (including compliance with method statements and risk assessments), and environmental safeguards.
• Verify quality and safety of handling, loading, transport, and interim storage of hazardous wastes, contaminated soil and other materials.
• Report any non-compliance, unsafe behaviors, risks occurring that were previously unidentified, or incidents and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Support UNEP and UNOPS in consultations with the Committee for Environmental Protection, local administrations, and community representatives.
• Facilitate communication between UNOPS, Peshsaf, and national stakeholders during mobilization and field implementation.
• Provide technical input and contextual advice to UNOPS during the review of designs, environmental assessments, and work plans.
• Contribute to progress reports, field visit summaries, and briefing notes prepared by UNEP for the donor and national partners.

Benefits

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

How to Apply