Plastic Waste Technical Analysis & Monitoring Expert (Remote, 6 months)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an experienced professional to provide technical, analytical and monitoring support for plastic waste activities under the Basel Convention. Working remotely for six months, the contractor will help ensure high‑quality outputs that advance global plastic waste management.

Key responsibilities

• Produce technical and analytical deliverables that support plastic waste management activities under the Basel Convention.
• Prepare and review technical documents, project reports, meeting materials, presentations, and knowledge products in a timely manner.
• Support technical meetings, workshops, webinars and capacity‑building events by providing background documentation, inputs, training materials and post‑event reports.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and capacity‑building initiatives related to the Plastic Waste Amendments.
• Carry out any ad‑hoc tasks assigned by the Senior Programme Management Officer.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in environmental science, waste management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in technical analysis and monitoring of waste or environmental programmes.
• Familiarity with the Basel Convention and its Plastic Waste Amendments is highly desirable.
• Strong written communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Technical analysis
• Monitoring and reporting
• Preparation of technical documents and presentations

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UN environmental programme.
• Remote work arrangement with a six‑month contract.
• Collaboration with international experts in plastic waste governance.