Open Positions at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The UNEP Mercury Consultant – Oral Health Expert will be responsible for MSPs on "Accelerating phasing out of dental amalgam use through legislation, enforcement, health insurance and education initiatives, and strengthening countries’ capacities for environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste within the oral health care system”:

• Develop project design including components, outcomes, outputs and activities and the related problem tree, solution tree and Theory of Change (ToC)
• Develop project results framework with appropriate targets and indicators (with guidance to be provided by UNEP)
• Develop project budget breakdown (with template to be provided by UNEP)
• Develop gender mainstream action plan - Develop stakeholder engagement plan (with assistance from another expert to be recruited by UNEP)
• Develop a communication strategy - Develop a risk mitigation plan - Develop a workplan for the entire duration of the project
• Develop TORs for key personnel

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree in a field related to dentistry, public health or relevant field (e.g. international relations, law, political or social science, environmental studies, environmental or industrial or chemical engineering) 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.
• At least 5 years of working experience in project management (including project preparation) at the international level is required. Working knowledge of donor funded projects (development and supervision) required.
• Experience in the implementation of GEF and or/ UNEP environmental or industry related programmes, projects and activities is desirable.

Deadline : Oct 2, 2026

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Responsibilities

Contract Administration:

• Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
• Audits the contractors' invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
• Processes the payment of contractors' invoices and monitor payments. Budget and Finance
• Assists in monitoring budget/staff related costs and suggests reallocations of resources and implements the reallocations as necessary.
• Helps in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
• Reviews, analyses, and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements in the Division, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
• Assists the Senior Administrative Officer in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
• Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
• Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in human resources and administrative services is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first level university degree or higher.
• At least seven (7) years͛ of experience in the recruitment of staff and other personnel is desirable.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, specifically with post management is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Sep 29, 2026

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the Africa region, the Safeguards Analyst will:

• Review national policies, laws and regulations relevant to REDD+ safeguards in the supported countries.
• Draft technical notes, background papers, summaries and briefing materials.
• Conduct analysis of safeguards gaps and alignment with UNFCCC Cancun Safeguards, ART-TREES and other relevant frameworks.
• Document and systematize safeguards tools and guidance materials.
• Maintain organized digital repositories of country safeguards materials and instruments as well as regulatory frameworks.
• Organize safeguards-related workshops, webinars and knowledge exchange events.
• Engage and ensure full support follow-up communications with implementation partners and national consultants working on safeguards.

Qualifications/special skills

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, forest policy, social sciences or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written outputs.
• Strong drafting and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills.
• Strong practical background on policy analysis is required
• A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, knowledge of the United Nations system and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable.
• Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years in Natural resources management, forestry, land-use, or related fields is required for a first-level university degree.
• Experience of working at country level in the Africa region is also required.
• Familiarity with African environmental governance contexts is required.
• Knowledge in Social and environmental safeguards especially for REDD+, and/or Policy analysis/environmental assessment is required.
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: REDD+ implementation or nature-based solutions, Climate change, forestry, biodiversity or environmental governance, Natural resources Management.
• Familiarity with land tenure and rights systems in the context of at least an African country is an asset.
• Experience in supporting workshops or stakeholder engagement processes is desirable.

Deadline : Oct 1, 2026