Circular Economy Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description

The UN Volunteer position is in the Resources and Markets Branch of the Industry and Economy Division (IED) at UNEP HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals, and the Chief of the Resources and Markets Branch. Specifically, the International UNV will undertake the following tasks:

•  Lead consultation process with stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and other stakeholders and regional and global platforms on the circular economy, and coordinate public reviews of documents
•  Support the organization of meetings, webinars, conferences, workshops on the issues of circular economy and its application in different industrial sectors
•  Critically analyse value chains to assess their impacts, and identify hotspots for reduc-ing resource consumption and waste
•  Use your knowledge and technical expertise to carry out research and offer innovative solutions and circular economy recommendations for stakeholders
•  Collaborate with partners like WTO, UNIDO, Regional Economic Commissions, Regional Development Banks in order to develop a high-quality and consistent strategy including policy and programs that benefit the environment.
•  Keep a mapping on UNEP’s circular economy activities and support coordination of internal cooperation meetings.
•  Structure a set of tools and services that supports national implementation of SDG 12.
•  Undertake other related or administrative tasks, when assigned. Results/Expected Outputs
•  Fully acquainted with UNEP’s approach to circular economy to support its implementation of projects and activities, also working with the private sector and other stakeholders.
•  Coordination of UNEP’s work on circular economy facilitated
•  Circular economy-related projects and assignments that contribute to the implementation of the UNEP Programme of Work project successfully implemented
•  Contributed to technical delivery of related project activities
•  Contributed to the development of fundraising activities
•  Successful outreach and communication activities to inform and connect stakeholders and build a partnership network

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in relevant fields; of which at least two years in economics, public policy, environmental management, or sustainable development is required. Prior experience with governments and/or at the international level is advantageous.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis
• Be reliable and efficient; know how to organize oneself and coordinate one’s work
• Be creative, enthusiastic, curious, and willing to learn more, with a problem-solving approach.
• Be confident to work well in teams and efficient in delivering work.
• Communicate effectively and persuade diverse audiences, and work effectively with a wide range of clients
• Know how to handle complexity and evolve in a fast-paced environment by yourself, and take impactful initiatives

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, environmental economics and natural resource economics, environmental science and engineering, environmental policy, behavioral science, environmental management, or other related fields.