Chemistry and sustainability Expert – UNEP – Geneva (Switzerland)
Full Time @United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) posted 3 weeks ago in GeneralJob Detail
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Experience 10 Years +
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Gender Both
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Vacancy Number N/A
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Education Level Bachelors Degree
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No of Vacancies N/A
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Grade Level/Post Level N/A
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Contract Duration 2 months (38 days)
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Required Language EnglishSW
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Hiring For UNEP
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Age Requirement 18+
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Recruitment Type N/A
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Required Field of Study chemistry, environment/natural sciences, environmental engineering, law
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Post Number 266058
Job Description
Result of Service
Harmonized understanding and communication across stakeholders and sectors, thereby strengthening coherence in policymaking, education, research, and industrial application of green & sustainable chemistry principles and private sector policies and other initiatives in the context of the Global Framework on Chemicals.
Work Location
Home based /Remotely working
Expected duration
2 months (38 days)
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will be evaluated on the deliverables submitted electronically in word, ppt and excel formats as appropriate. Above listed tasks successfully delivered in a comprehensive, quality driven and timely manner, including satisfactory acceptance by the Officer-in-Charge, Head of the Knowledge and Risk Unit. Objective To reconcile and harmonize the terms green chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and green & sustainable chemistry by developing a coherent framework that aligns with leading international definitions and strategies (OECD, UNEP, EU, and national frameworks), thereby ensuring conceptual clarity and consistency across science, policy, and industry and to establish a compendium of private sector policies and other initiatives in the Global Framework on Chemicals sectors: food and agriculture, textiles, electronics, building and construction, and healthcare.
Qualifications/special skills
Master’s degree or equivalent in a field related to chemistry, environment/natural sciences, environmental engineering, law or environmental governance. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying’ experience (2 additional years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the environmental, chemical, or sustainability sectors, including sound management of chemicals, chemical processes, and waste. • Demonstrated expertise in green chemistry, sustainable chemistry, or related fields, with experience in integrating technical and policy perspectives. • Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of any other UN language is an asset.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
