Sustainable Mobility and Gender Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• 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 UNEP’s SMU, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Extract and analyse data from the six-counties in ACCESS, Gender analysis reports on gender and inclusion for integration into the Global Gender and E-Mobility Database and create visually engaging factsheets working in close coordination with the Gender Focal Point at the SMU.
• Support the convening of a network and meetings of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean on the topic of EV Battery End-of-Life and provide general technical support on this issue in the LAC region.
• Support the development of the sub-regional electric mobility strategy for Central American Integration System – SICA countries.
• Support the development and implementation of activities related to the electrification of two-and-three wheelers in LAC and provide input for Global E2&3-Wheeler Campaign by the Climate Works Foundation.
• Provide general support to the Panama project lead, including the preparation of presentations and logistical arrangements for events and capacity-building activities.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, sustainable transport, digitalization, urban planning, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
•  At least 5 years of experience working on sustainable transport, electric mobility, and/or gender required;
• Proven expertise in sustainable transport projects within Latin America and the Caribbean is required;
• Solid understanding of electric mobility technologies, trends, and policy frameworks is required.;
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, technical writing, and effective communication is required;
• Proven technical writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills are desirable;
• Prior experience working in an international organization or government agency is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of gender mainstreaming in development and transport contexts is desirable.
• Familiarity with national and international development frameworks, including experience with donor-funded projects is desirable.