Expert for Conducting ODS Banks of Unwanted ODS at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop an Inception Work Plan and Methodological Framework
• Prepare a detailed work plan outlining timelines, milestones, country engagement strategies, and deliverables for the consultancy.
• Develop a project implementation checklist to guide the execution and monitoring of the assignment. o Present the inception plan to UNEP and NOUs for validation and refinement.
• Design Data Collection Tools and Methodology
• In consultation with UNEP and the NOUs, design a standardized questionnaire and data collection template tailored to national contexts while ensuring regional comparability.
• Define key data parameters, including the types, quantities, and sources of used or unwanted controlled substances, storage conditions, and existing management practices.
• Establish criteria for identifying and categorizing banks of used or unwanted controlled substances.
• Ensure that the tools incorporate provisions for gender responsive, environmentally sound, and safe data collection procedures. 

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in engineering or environmental science or related area is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or a related technical field is required. Experience should demonstrate the ability to manage and implement complex technical or environmental projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in data collection, verification, and management at the national or regional level, particularly in relation to chemicals management, refrigerant inventories, or waste management, is required.
• Proven ability to design and implement surveys, analyze data, and prepare technical reports is highly desirable.
• Experience working with or supporting National Ozone Units (NOUs), government ministries, or international organizations in the field of environmental protection or sustainable development is desirable. Familiarity with UNEP project management procedures and international reporting standards would be considered an advantage.