JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service
Contribute to the successful implementation of scheduled activities of the SMEP programme.

Work Location
Home-Based

Expected duration
15/09/25 -14/09/26

Duties and Responsibilities
The Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (TED) Branch of the Division on International Trade and Commodities of UNCTAD assists developing countries in strengthening their capacity to design and implement mutually supportive trade, environment, climate change and sustainable development objectives in development strategies at all levels. UNCTAD, through its participation in the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme, is implementing activities linking trade with sustainable manufacturing in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific Regions. Activities are focused on coordination and facilitation efforts to ensure that key stakeholders seize and capitalize on trade opportunities by linking research and evidence produced under the SMEP programme with relevant policy fora, at international and national levels, for advancing the implementation of SDG 12. The implementation of the programme is guided by the SMEP Steering Committee and UNCTAD’s MoU with the programme donor, UK-FCDO. The work of UNCTAD in the current phase of the SMEP programme focuses on the following: 1. Coordination and knowledge sharing support to SMEP contributors; 2. High-level policy alignment with similar multilateral initiatives focusing on sustainable manufacturing and reduction of plastic pollution at the national, regional and international levels; 3. Preparation of visual communication materials to assist output dissemination and the delivery of technical assistance activities; 4. Research studies and briefs based on data generated by the individual projects to feed this into national, regional and international processes; 5. Organization of events on export-linked pollution, as well as plastics pollution, in Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific regions with an increased focus on textiles and tanneries; 6. Detailed reporting to the donor on impact of UNCTAD-led activities in the focus regions and countries. In implementing activities under Outcomes 1 to 6, and under the supervision of the project manager, the consultant will: – Liaise with SMEP contributors in reviewing analytical outputs, with special attention to plastics, textiles and lead-acid battery portfolios, sensitized by their context and national aspects of relevance. – Support the development and coordination of policy briefs, research notes and commentaries derived from commissioned research under SMEP. – Track results, impact indicators, and provide input to the drafting of quarterly and annual reports related to the SMEP Programme, with a focus on reflecting impact. – Assist with substantive and logistics support in the organization of webinars and physical events to disseminate UNCTAD and/or SMEP research outputs of relevance to international trade practitioners, regional and national authorities.

Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Social Sciences or related field, is required. At least 5 years’ work experience in community engagement and events organization is required. Work experience organizing partnerships related to environmental or social aspects in developing countries is desirable. Work experience in supporting projects on trade and sustainable development in Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific region is an advantage.

Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements