Overview
This consultancy supports global efforts to advance action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by contributing to the effective implementation of environmental dimensions of AMR, with a focus in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical input to the update of the Global Action Plan on AMR and the development of its M&E framework process.
- Analysing the responses received to the TrACSS questionnaire, including trends and potential gaps.
- Providing technical, analytical and policy support on the environmental sources, drivers and determinants of antimicrobial resistance and One Health.
- Contributing to UNEP’s engagement in the Quadripartite collaboration by integrating environmental perspectives into joint processes.
- Monitoring and analyzing key One Health and AMR policies and initiatives and support their implementation in coordination with the Quadripartite Alliance in the Americas.
- Advancing the integration of environmental dimensions of One Health and AMR in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Support the design, coordination and implementation of AMR-related activities at regional and country levels.
- Serve as project manager for UNEP’s AMR portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, developing donor materials and proposals.
- Support UNEP’s engagement in global and regional policy processes related to AMR, One Health, pollution and biodiversity–health interlinkages.
Required Experience
- At least three to five years of relevant professional experience in international cooperation, environmental policy, public health, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working on antimicrobial resistance and/or One Health, with a strong focus on environmental determinants such as pollution, chemicals, waste and wastewater.
- Proven experience providing technical and policy support in multidisciplinary and multisectoral contexts at global, regional and/or national level.
- Experience in project or programme management, including coordination with multiple partners, monitoring, reporting, and implementation support.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, international organizations, and donors.
- Experience with resource mobilization, donor engagement, or proposal development is desirable.
- Working experience in the Latin America and the Caribbean region is an asset.
- Experience working within the United Nations system, particularly UNEP, and/or in collaboration with interagency mechanisms (e.g. One Health or Quadripartite processes) is an asset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental health, veterinary medicine, medicine/public health, biology, environmental engineering, or a closely related area is required.
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental health, environmental sciences, public health, veterinary medicine, international cooperation, or closely related fields is required.
- Two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
