Sustainable Electronics Expert Job UNEP

Specific tasks and responsibilities:

• Under the overall supervision of Head of the IETC and in close coordination with UNEP-IETC, the individual contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Research and Analysis: – Conduct comprehensive research on up-to-dated strategies and actions undertaken by the electronics industry concerning sustainability. – Collect and analyze national government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to the sustainable electronics sector targeting developing countries, which were not covered by the previous – Engage with key stakeholders, including industry associations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, to gather up-to-date information.
• Report Preparation: – Prepare a detailed report summarizing the updated strategies and actions of the electronics industry and relevant government policies, including analysis of trends, gaps, and opportunities. – Ensure the report includes clear policy recommendations and actionable insights for advancing sustainability in the electronics sector.
• Project Concept Note Development: – Identify potential areas and opportunities for project development that align with UNEP’s objectives and donor priorities. – Develop at least three well-structured project concept notes, including background, objectives, expected outcomes, activities, and budget estimates. – Coordinate with UNEP-IETC and relevant stakeholders to refine and finalize the concept note for donor submission.
• Global Consumer Survey Implementation Support: – Review and assess the methodology and implementation process of the global consumer survey on electronics. – Liaise with survey partners and relevant stakeholders to gather information and feedback on survey progress and challenges. – Prepare a comprehensive report on the implementation of the global consumer survey, including key findings, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for future surveys.
• Project Management – Manage the circularity in the electronics project in Mexico and Kazakhstan – Manage the Circularity in the electronics project globally and develop the programme related to circularity in the electronics sector.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination under the Circularity in Electronics project: – Facilitate consultations and communication with relevant stakeholders, including government bodies, industry players, consumer groups, and international organizations. – Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences as needed to present findings and represent UNEP’s work on sustainable electronics
• Convening working group to develop implementation programme for GFC electronics sector
• Organize side events in global environmental agreements like the Montreal Protocol and GFC OEWG.

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Qualifications/special skills

• Academic qualifications: Masters or equivalent in the field of environmental management, industry sustainability, environmental or industrial engineering, environmental education, economics, and other related areas.
• Experience: At least 10 years of professional experiences in programme development, project management, sector sustainability policy and other sustainable electronics sector related fields.
• Experiences in UN technical report writing.
• Specific knowledge and skills: Capacity to gather, analyze and synthesize data and generate relevant information (asset).
• Prior experience working with international organizations (desirable).
• Willingness to promote gender equity.
• Cultural sensitivity / Appreciation of diversity.

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