Overview
The consultant will support UNEP in strengthening global leadership and coordinated action towards the elimination of lead in paint and related sources, through enhanced stakeholder engagement and accelerated enactment and enforcement of lead paint laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and host one online Advisory Council meeting and four online coordination meetings.
- Develop an annual meeting plan, including objectives, agendas, and expected outcomes.
- Document meeting outcomes, action points, and follow-up responsibilities.
- Identify priority countries and thematic areas requiring technical backstopping.
- Develop a technical support plan outlining the scope and type of interventions.
- Provide targeted technical assistance through virtual consultations, written guidance, and peer-to-peer exchanges.
- Identify priority knowledge gaps and agree on themes and formats for four knowledge products.
- Draft, review, and finalize knowledge products.
- Develop and publish three newsletters highlighting progress, country experiences, and partner activities.
- Identify strategic entry points for collaboration with the Partnership for Lead-Free Future and the Global Framework on Chemicals.
- Engage in consultations to define shared objectives, roles, and areas of cooperation.
- Draft and formalize collaboration arrangements.
- Identify and prioritize six countries based on readiness, demand, and potential impact.
- Conduct legal and regulatory gap analyses related to lead paint controls.
- Provide technical support for drafting or revising lead paint legislation or regulations.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations at national level.
- Identify two suitable countries and pilot themes for enforcement and compliance.
- Design pilot activity plans, including objectives, methodologies, and indicators of success.
- Support implementation of pilot activities.
- Identify and engage potential donors, funding mechanisms, and financing opportunities.
- Support the development of funding proposals, concept notes, and partnership pitches.
- Map and assess potential partners for collaboration on lead management activities.
Required Experience
- At least two years of relevant experience, in a field related to environment or health, including demonstrated experience in hazardous chemicals management or lead exposure prevention is required.
- A comprehensive understanding of international and regional regulations related to hazardous substances and lead pollution, including familiarity with UNEP guidelines and tools, is required.
- Proficiency in utilizing advanced analytical tools and data interpretation relevant to lead pollution is required.
- Strong communication skills are required for preparing comprehensive reports and documentation.
- Capacity to employ a multidisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from environmental science, public health, policy development, and community engagement to address lead pollution comprehensively is desirable.
- Work experience in implementing environmental projects involving various partners, clients and stakeholders is desirable.
- Experience of the United Nations system in particular UNEP is an asset.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a field related to environment/health/natural sciences.
- Two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
