Consultant on Measurability and Indicators for Chemicals and Waste

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the global environmental burden high-level indicator (HLI) for chemicals and waste. The work follows the first International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, focusing on testing, validating and applying the methodological framework to selected datasets, identifying implementation needs and data gaps, and developing recommendations for its application, communication and operationalization. The assignment is home-based and full-time, lasting about 3.5 months.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the further testing, data validation and refinement of the HLI methodological framework, including indicator components, harmonization, weighting, aggregation and modelling approaches.
• Pilot the framework on selected datasets and synthesize key findings and recommendations.
• Refine approaches for visualizing and communicating results.
• Engage internal and external experts and stakeholders, prepare technical documentation and presentations, and consolidate consultation outcomes.
• Contribute technical expertise on GFC indicators and the measurability framework, and present progress in internal and external meetings.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental or chemical sciences, chemistry, sustainable development, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, data science/analysis or a related field; a PhD is an asset.
• At least five years of professional experience in chemicals, waste management, socio-economic research, data analysis, applied statistics or data science.
• Experience in knowledge management, data collection and analysis, and/or in developing indicators or monitoring frameworks; experience with composite indicators is an asset.
• Experience in an international and multicultural environment is desirable.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computer software, including knowledge management and data visualization tools, and data collection and analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills.