Environmental Sustainability Consultant (local consultant, equivalent G17)

Result of Service

See Duties and Responsibilities section

Work Location

Jordan

Expected duration

11 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will report to the Chief Central Support Services and will be based within Central Support Services Division, Amman. The consultant will be part of a project team supporting a new agency-wide initiative, the Sustainable Management and Resource Efficient Transformation (SMART) project and will serve as the primary contact for all aspects of the project connected to CSSD functions including procurement/sustainable procurement, utilities billing and energy/GHG data reporting, facilities management and activities related to corporate capacity strengthening in these functional areas. The SMART project aims to improve sustainability in UNRWA operations, particularly in relation to energy generation / usage, which will enable UNRWA to enhance its sustainability commitments in administration and procurement areas. Supervisor: Within the Central Support Services Division (CSSD), the consultant will be working closely with Chief Central Support Services (CSSD), Environmental Manager, Heads of Procurement CSSD, Administrative Services and Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section. Duties and Responsibilities: - Leads and contributes actively the implementation of the SMART Project deliverables as they relate to CSSD areas of work and acts as a liaison between CSSD teams and internal and external project stakeholders. - Supports the integration of sustainable procurement considerations into tendering actions related to the SMART project, raises awareness amongst procurement colleagues and relevant requisitioning units on sustainable procurement. - Conducts or coordinates trainings to staff on sustainability areas related to procurement, administration, supply and logistics, in accordance with the staff awareness and training programme that forms part of the SMART project. - Contributes to an institutional review of current Agency governance and regulatory frameworks, seeking to document and enhance environmental guidance in UNRWA’s structure and documentation, for CSSD-related areas. Leads and coordinates the implementation of related sustainability initiatives to ensure that environmental sustainability in procurement and administration is established and updated. - Responsible for all sustainability action plan and tasks under CSSD responsibility and ensure follow up with regular and adequate reporting to Chief Central Support Services. Work closely with Head of Procurement, Administration and Policy & Compliance Monitoring and support closely the implementation of sustainability initiatives in those areas. - Coordinates the provision of data to support energy audits at selected sites and contributes to the development of an Agency-wide energy information system. Has the responsibility for reporting tasks within CSSD for all sustainability projects and initiatives. - Performs other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor/colleagues/stakeholders working within the SMART Project. Remuneration: Remuneration is linked to the salary scale and equivalent grade. The remuneration for the grade 17 equivalent is JOD 1157.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree in environmental policy, environmental management or in business administration, with sustainability related content, such as corporate sustainability reporting, sustainable procurement, or a related field. At least five years of experience related to corporate environmental sustainability, of which at least three years have been in a senior position. Knowledge of the overall business environment of the host country and relevant laws, regulations, and practices is desirable.

Languages

Excellent English communication skills are essential, both oral and written. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to draft documents proficiently in English. Arabic skills are an asset.

Additional Information

Competencies: - UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity and Gender. - Professionalism: Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. - Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including the ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum information, making, and defending recommendations. - Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to: operate effectively across organizational boundaries; and establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Functional: i. Analyzing ii. Applying Technical Expertise iii. Planning and Organizing iv. Following Instructions and Procedures v. Adapting and Responding to Change Leadership (as applicable): i. Delivering Results ii. Managing Complexity and Change

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.