Support UNEP's work on tackling the environmental drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a One Health approach by finalizing a conceptual roadmap and developing an implementation plan.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in surveillance-related fields, including substantial experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance within a One Health framework, is required. Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and implementation of One Health and/or environmental AMR surveillance systems across diverse contexts, including low-resource and resource-constrained settings, is required. Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments, including experience coordinating international partners, technical experts, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders is required. Demonstrated experience leading the development, publication, and dissemination of technical guidance, policy documents, global reports, and other knowledge products on AMR surveillance for intergovernmental organizations or comparable international bodies, is required. Experience translating scientific evidence and research findings into practical guidance and policy-relevant outputs is required. Capacity to employ a multidisciplinary One Health approach and integrate knowledge from environmental science, public health, agri-food, animal health, plant health and policy development to address the environmental dimensions of AMR is required. In-depth knowledge of the global AMR agenda from a One Health perspective, including familiarity with the strategies, frameworks, guidelines, and tools developed by the Quadripartite organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH), as well as relevant UNEP initiatives and approaches, is desirable. Experience supporting or implementing One Health and/or environmental surveillance programmes in low- and middle-income countries, involving collaboration with a broad range of partners and stakeholders, is desirable. Prior professional experience within the United Nations system, particularly with UNEP, is desirable.
An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science, epidemiology, public health, environmental health, environmental monitoring, environmental or chemical engineering, waste management or a closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in the same fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
