Specialist in DDT Risk Assessment and Public Health

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a specialist to lead the assessment of DDT use and its alternatives, focusing on public health implications. This part‑time consultancy will support the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat in delivering evidence‑based recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data on DDT production, usage, and alternatives from authoritative sources.
• Prepare a draft assessment report (30‑40 pages) with situational analysis, trends, and preliminary recommendations.
• Incorporate expert feedback to finalise a high‑quality assessment report with actionable recommendations.
• Develop and deliver presentations for online pre‑meetings and the eleventh expert group meeting.
• Provide substantive technical input to the DDT expert group to support consensus‑building.

Required profile

• Expert knowledge of DDT, public health, tropical epidemiology, entomology, and vector control.
• Experience working with multilateral environmental agreements or international health projects.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Programme Officer and meet tight deadlines.
• Part‑time availability for a 4‑month period.

Required skills

• DDT risk assessment
• Public health analysis
• Tropical epidemiology
• Entomology
• Vector control