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 France, 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:Natl Consultant. Monitoring and Coordination Under Grenadas National Inventory of Banks of Waste-Controlled Substances and Development of a National Plan for Management of These Substances
• 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: Completion of a recognized high school diploma is required. is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A relevant diploma or certificate in combination with qualifying three (3) years of working experience in a related field, may be accepted in lieu of recognized first level degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Demonstrate a minimum of two (2) yearsof experience working with the NOU at the national level, showcasing an understanding of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector Is desirable Demonstrate experience in the field of project management or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: Thisexperience should include a strong understanding of relevant areas and expertise in the subject matter Is required A minimum of two (2) years of previous experience in project implementation and reporting (e.g. preparing progress reports, organizing stakeholder consultations, workshops) at the national level Is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Language: Any knowledge of other UN language is desirable..

Skills

• The Law Division works with international and non-governmental organizations, national and local governments,businesses and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of Conventions and International Agreements.
• The project is being implemented with defined objectives, including national data collection to enable the Government to have comprehensive information to inform the development of an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and a national plan to manage the banks.
• The project contains a component for Project management and Reporting, which requires the recruitment of a National Consultant.
• This should take into account the Multilateral Funds gender mainstreaming policy and be endorsed by the Government and UNEP as per the SSFA between the Government and UNEP.
• The consultant will work under the direct and overall guidance and supervision of the OzonAction Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator and in close collaboration with the NOU of Grenada..

Benefits

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

How to Apply