Consultant | United Nations Environment Programme

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
Position Sustainable Built Environment and Construction Consultant
OrganisationUnited Nations Environment Programme
CountryParis, France
CityParis, France
No of Vacancies23
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

University Degree (Master's level or BA level) in sustainability, civil, environmental or construction engineering, architecture, urban development/policies, management or another related Degree.

Experience At least 3 years of professional experience related to sustainability, buildings and construction in the context of international cooperation and development is required;
SalaryAs per industry standards

Organisation Details

The 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP), adopted by the UN General Assembly, is a key implementation mechanism for the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its SDG 12, of which it is an integral part. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat of the 10YFP, working closely with Member States and other stakeholders engaged in the One Planet network, its global programmes and initiatives (www.oneplanetnetwork.org) to support implementation of SCP policies, solutions and practices globally. Furthermore, the 10YFP Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Global Strategy for SCP (2023-2030) approved by the 10YFP Board (UN General Assembly resolution), as a direct contribution to advancing the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) on climate, biodiversity and pollution. Promoting sustainable buildings and construction has been at the core of the 10YFP and its One Planet Network for over a decade and remains a priority area under the new Global Strategy for SCP (2023-2030) adopted by the 10YFP Board and acknowledged by the UN General Assembly late 2022, as well as of the 10YFP/OPN Secretariat’s results framework (2023-2024) elaborated in response to the Strategy.

Job Description

1. Good understanding of sustainable consumption and production, circular economy, sustainable resource use, green economy and/or related concepts is desirable as well as experience with indicators relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement.
2. Experience coordinating multi stakeholders groups would be an asset.
3. Experience working for an international organization such as UNEP or the UN system would be an asset.
4. Experience in organizing, planning and delivering workshops, events, conferences, training is required.
5. Excellent research, analytical, written and oral communication skills is required.
6. Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.
7. Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.

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