Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Specialist

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 15 Apr 2026 12 days left

Overview

Support the finalization and dissemination of project deliverables for a GEF-funded project on emerging chemical policy issues, and contribute to preparatory work for the Global Framework on Chemicals.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the finalization and dissemination of project deliverables, including technical reports and communication materials.
  • Prepare summaries and communication products based on technical deliverables.
  • Support outreach activities through the organization and delivery of events.
  • Provide technical backstopping to background documents related to issues of concern.
  • Support stakeholder consultations and engagement processes.
  • Provide technical inputs for new project concepts.
  • Provide substantive input to reporting processes.
  • Support additional tasks related to pharmaceuticals in the environment and chemicals/waste issues of concern, as required.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the field of environmental or public health policy, chemical safety, environmental management/ environmental impact assessment/life cycle assessments/hotspots analysis working with academia, public or private sector, with particular focus on releases of pharmaceutical residues into the environment.
  • Strong technical expertise in environmental impact assessment, with a solid understanding of life‑cycle approaches and their application to pharmaceuticals.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and outreach in relation to pharmaceuticals in the environment, including at global level is required.
  • Familiarity with global chemicals and waste governance, including the Global Framework on Chemicals, is desirable.
Qualifications

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in a field related to chemistry, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, health or natural sciences, environmental management, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field. PhD in relevant field is an asset.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.
Contract Duration
5 months
Work Modality
Working Remotely /Home based
Remuneration
Not specified
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