Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.

The UNEP Mercury Consultant – Oral Health Expert will be responsible for MSPs on "Accelerating phasing out of dental amalgam use through legislation, enforcement, health insurance and education initiatives, and strengthening countries’ capacities for environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste within the oral health care system”:

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Advanced university degree in a field related to dentistry, public health or relevant field (e.g. international relations, law, political or social science, environmental studies, environmental or industrial or chemical engineering) is required.

A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience needed

At least 5 years of working experience in project management (including project preparation) at the international level is required. Working knowledge of donor funded projects (development and supervision) required.

Experience in the implementation of GEF and or/ UNEP environmental or industry related programmes, projects and activities is desirable.

• Develop project design including components, outcomes, outputs and activities and the related problem tree, solution tree and Theory of Change (ToC)
• Develop project results framework with appropriate targets and indicators (with guidance to be provided by UNEP)
• Develop project budget breakdown (with template to be provided by UNEP)
• Develop gender mainstream action plan
• Develop stakeholder engagement plan (with assistance from another expert to be recruited by UNEP)
• Develop a communication strategy
• Develop a risk mitigation plan
• Develop a workplan for the entire duration of the project
• Develop TORs for key personnel

• Advanced university degree in a field related to dentistry, public health or relevant field (e.g. international relations, law, political or social science, environmental studies, environmental or industrial or chemical engineering) is required.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.