Wastewater Programme Development Expert at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

The International Consultant Will

• Undertake research and analysis of the gaps and opportunities for UNEP in the field of wastewater management.
• Analyse the current role and effectiveness of the Global Wastewater Initiative and develop a strategic guidance to enhance the role and visibility of the Initiative.
• Develop a development of a longer-term programme on wastewater by adopting circular and one health approaches applied to wastewater high-impact sectors.
• Conduct consultations with internal and external stakeholders for the development of the “longer-term programme on wastewater”.
• Plan, organize and delivery donors round tables to obtain expressions of support by donors for the “longer-term programme on wastewater”.
• Develop 6 concept notes of fundable/bankable projects under the “longer-term programme on wastewater”.
• Develop a road map for approval of the “longer-term programme on wastewater” by UNEP decision makers and its integration into UNEP’s programmatic structure.
• Develop a detailed work plan for the 1st year of implementation of the “longer-term programme on wastewater”.
• Keep, as far as possible, close collaboration and communication with the “Waste Programme Development Expert” to be hired by the Chemicals and Health Branch / International Environmental Technology Centre.Analysis on marine litter, plastic pollution, microplastic, waste management, life cycle approach, sustainable production, and consumption, freshwater and wastewater.

Qualifications/special Skills

• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of a postgraduate university degree in development studies, sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, political science, or another related field is required.
• Ten (10) years’ experience working in sustainable wastewater management field at international level, preferably with experience on development, implementation and/or evaluation of programmes for Multilateral Organizations
• Desirable Experience: Knowledge demonstrating experience working on wastewater management and an understanding of global systems, governance, and frameworks. Work experience in a position of leadership. A strong familiarity with the aims and ambitions of the United Nations Environment Programme, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Circular Economy Approach, One Health Approach, UN Common Approach for Biodiversity, Wastewater and Food Systems nexus, Wastewater and Climate Change nexus, and main social-economic challenges of developing countries.