Plastics and Waste Management Consultant

Result of ServiceSuccessful implementation of the PROMAR project activities leading to reduced plastic waste entering the Caribbean Sea and advancement of circular economy practices. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration12 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional levels. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of global consensus on environmental issues by keeping the environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat is seeking a consultant, to support the implementation of the “Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea” (PROMAR) project funded by the Government of Germany, in collaboration with adelphi, to prevent plastic pollution and marine debris in the transition to a circular economy. The project is executed by the Cartagena Convention Secretariat on behalf of UNEP in five implementation countries: the British Virgin Islands, Guyana, Suriname, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and Trinidad & Tobago. The project aims to reduce waste streams (mainly plastic packaging and single-use plastics) entering the Caribbean Sea and to promote Circular Economy Solutions . This consultancy will be implemented through the financial support of the PROMAR project . Scope of Assignment The proposed activity under this assignment include: 1. Participate in the implementation and evaluation of project activities, etc.; monitors and analyzes project implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. 2. Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. 3. Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, to include contributing to agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. 4. Make presentations on assigned topics/activities. • 5. Contribute to reporting on progress, challenges, opportunities and learnings encountered during implementation 6. Support the coordination of activities related to budget and funding, monitoring and reporting (progress reports, monitoring reports, financial statements, etc.) 7. Participate in monthly status update calls with the PROMAR lead implementer Adelphi 8. Work closely with the PROMAR National Communications UNV 9. Perform other duties as required. The consultant responsible for this assignment will report directly to the AMEP Programme Management Officer at the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat on a monthly basis regarding the status of deliverables as outlined in the Terms of Reference. Payment will be remitted subject to the approval of deliverables by the Cartagena Convention Secretariat. Qualifications/special skillsA Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental/natural resource management, conservation, management, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or related field with 7 years relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or natural resources management, or related area at regional and national level is required. Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder coordination is required. Experience working with governments, intergovernmental organizations, or UN agencies in the Wider Caribbean Region is desirable. Good project coordination skill is desirable. Good organizational and interpersonal skills are desirable. Good understanding of region-specific challenges on waste/plastics management is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.