Result of Service

The candidate will support the Sustainable Mobility Unit in delivering the following products/services under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer for Battery end-of-Life: 1. Submission of a work plan and quarterly report of advancements in project management support provided to the Used EVs and Battery end-of-life Programme. 2. Support update, event management plan and meeting agenda for the virtual launch event of the new Global Partnership on EV Battery Circularity, as well as for the first in-person event of the Global Partnership on EV Battery Circularity. 3. The timely finalization and publication of a report on Used EVs import standards, a Regulatory Toolbox for Used EVs and Battery end-of-Life and an EV Battery Chemical Impact report. A reviewed version of these reports must also be submitted as an output. 4. The agenda is developed and speakers are secured for three workshops through the regional platforms of the Global Electric Mobility Programme, and two subregional meetings on battery end-of-Life at the East African Community and The Economic Community of West African States. 5. An implementation plan, project tender outline and selection criteria for 4 competitive grant processes for battery end-of-life projects are developed for each of the following regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe West Asia and Central Asia (EEWACA), and Latin America and the Caribbean. 6. Reviewed and improved versions of project proposals for GEF9 E-mobility projects in two countries. 7. The battery end of life policy development projects in Cameroon, Morocco and Ethiopia is successfully finalized. A reviewed version of these products must be submitted as an output. 8. Represent the Sustainable Mobility Unit in at least one webinar related to battery end-of-Life. 9. Review at least 2 policy and project outputs from e-mobility projects from the Unit with battery end-of-life components.

Work Location

UNEP Nairobi

Expected duration

12 months (part time) as the actual time worked will be 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The overall objective of the Industry and Economy Division of UNEP is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities, and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies, practices, and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals, and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. The Sustainable Mobility Unit (SMU) is part of the Industry and Economy Division and promotes sustainable low-and zero-emissions transport in low-and middle-income countries around the world through projects and programmes on cleaner Fuels and Vehicles, Electric Mobility, Active Mobility and Transport Digitalisation. UNEP is implementing the Global Electric Mobility Programme, supporting close to 60 low and middle-income countries to shift to electric mobility for improved air quality and climate change mitigation. The Used EVs and Battery end-of-Life Programme is part of the Global Electric Mobility Programme. Low- and Middle-Income Countries are facing a growing challenge when it comes to end-of-life (EoL) electric vehicle batteries. Increasing numbers of EVs are already reaching EoL today, emphasizing the need to develop national and regional action plans and policies to ensure these batteries are managed responsibly at the EoL. The Programme on Used EVs and Battery end-of-life undertakes activities at global, regional and national level to support these efforts. It supports close to 40 LMICs to put in place national used EV and battery EoL programmes, which includes amongst others the development of national policy frameworks to ensure only high quality used EVs are imported, and EV batteries are repaired, reused, repurposed and recycled responsibly when they reach end-of-life. The Programme also supports the development of hub and spoke systems for EV battery collection and processing at a regional level.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental management, transport, engineering, international development or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of three years’ work experience in project management is required. Proven experience in analytical, presentation, and communication skills are required. Knowledge on sustainable mobility is required; knowledge on Circularity or EV Battery end-of-Life is desirable. Experience in stakeholder management is desirable. Experience in data collection and research is desirable;

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post, fluency in oral and written English is required.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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