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:Ecolabelling and SPP Expert – PAGE India
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva, Switzerland
• 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 in environmental science/ environmental engineering/ architecture / building sciences / energy / economics/ equivalent academic qualification is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience of working with UN agencies, government bodies, certification bodies or other international organizations would be preferred.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in designing and delivering capacity building programmes including for policy makers would be preferred.
• Language: A proficiency in written and spoken English is required for this position.
• Presentation of the draft report to the MoEFCC and CPCB/Technical Committee as required, and incorporation of feedback.
• Integrate ecolabelling tools, certification systems, and life-cycle approaches.

Skills

• Assessment of current market practices
• Consultation with industry on recommendations in form of focus-group / stakeholder consultations and incorporation of feedback.
• Development of final recommendations to be included in the updated notification for Eco mark.
• submission of report to MoEFCC. Output 3: Final training modules on SPP & Ecolabelling for Indian Railways Officials and Officials of Indian Administrative Services. Details
• Review UNEPs global guidance materials on Sustainable Public Procurement and Ecolabelling.
• Review PAGE studies on SPP and Ecolabelling in India.
• Develop sector-specific content for Waste Management, Cleaning & Disinfection, and Green Air-conditioning Services for SPP
• Design the agenda, facilitator materials, participant resources, and evaluation tools.
• Conduct an interactive workshop for policymakers (Railways and LBSNAA), incorporating practical group exercises on tender evaluation, sustainability criteria, and ecolabel application etc.
• Based on participant engagement and feedback, refine and finalise the workshop materials to enhance clarity, relevance, and usability. Prepare a comprehensive training completion and impact assessment report, documenting outcomes, lessons learned, and evaluation findings.
• The consultant will also provide actionable recommendations for institutionalizing and scaling the training, including potential integration into national e-learning and training platforms such as iGOT Karmayogi or Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, ensuring sustainability and long-term capacity building. Output 5 Submission of the above training modules to the Ministry of Railways and LBSNAA (Indian Civil Services Academy) in an online self-paced format, for its institutionalization Details:

Benefits

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

How to Apply