Terminal Review Consultant – GHS Africa

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Terminal Review Consultant to support the Chemicals and Health Branch in finalising the evaluation of the project “Increasing the Global Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) through a Pilot Focusing on Africa”. The assignment is home‑based and will be carried out over a period of four months.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive terminal review of the GHS pilot project in Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.
• Ensure the review complies with UNEP Evaluation Policy and relevant UN environmental guidelines.
• Analyse project outcomes, identify lessons learned and formulate recommendations for scaling GHS implementation globally.
• Prepare a concise report summarising findings for UNEP senior management and partner organisations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in chemical safety, hazardous substances management or related environmental programmes.
• Familiarity with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and its application in developing countries.
• Understanding of UNEP’s evaluation processes and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with ability to synthesize technical information for diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labelling of chemicals.
• Experience with UNEP Evaluation Policy or similar UN evaluation frameworks.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact environmental initiative at a leading UN agency.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Professional exposure to international partners including the EU, ECHA and UNITAR.