Global Environmental Data and Policy Strategist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of the consultant will be to: Undertake a review of ‘impact metrics’ and targets and indicators for measuring success of policy interventions.
• Develop a prototype for UNEP’s environmental policy tracker on air quality and pollution taking a user centred approach.
• Develop a business case for a policy tracker and its implementation.
• Report on the review of targets indicators from a policy impact perspective.
• Commence discussions on the use of AI as a tool for assessing impact.
• Identify Best Practices in Global and Thematic Environmental Data Standards and Pathways for Harmonization: Evaluate existing standards based on consultation inputs to facilitate integrated analysis, enhance monitoring and reporting capabilities, and promote transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate the Development of the GEDS Document: Organize inputs from consultations, UNEP research, and other relevant materials. Facilitate feedback on draft versions.
• Draft the GEDS Document: Create iterative drafts based on collected input from Member States, the expert community, and other relevant stakeholders, refining the document through multiple revisions.
• Identify Incentives, Financing Mechanisms, and Regulations to Operationalize GEDS: Develop pathways to encourage the adoption and implementation of GEDS by relevant stakeholders, ensuring sustainable participation through appropriate incentives, funding options, and regulatory frameworks.
• Outline Implementation Pathways for the GEDS Framework on the WESR Platform: Define clear steps for integrating the GEDS framework into the World Environment Situation Room (WESR) platform.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Information Management, administration, computing, data analytics or related area is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 10 years of professional working experience in programme or project development, environmental science, administration, communications, digital marketing, environmental policy, or related area is required.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies aligned with business/organizational objectives is required.

Deadline : Sep 12, 2024

• Extensive, proven experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to drive datadriven culture is required.
• Experience in data and information management and analytics is desirable. Work experience in dealing with knowledge management tools is desirable.
• Technical expertise in environmental data management is considered a strong asset. Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and facilitation is desirable.
• Experience with the United Nations, European Commission, or national governments is considered a strong asset.