[UNEP] Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert
Ente: UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Scadenza: 2026-09-10
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Open positions at UNEP Geneva ( Switzerland ) Consultant Environment Show advice for this position Application deadline in 10 days : Wednesday 9 Sep 2026 at 03:59 UTC Open application form Contract This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts . Daily Job Alerts: Stay Updated, Stay Ahead with Pro Membership UN Talent Pro Details Result of Service The ultimate result of this consultancy is the development of comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines on the application of green and sustainable chemistry principles across the life-cycle of electric vehicles (EVs), including materials sourcing, battery design, production, vehicle manufacturing, use phase, and endof-life management. The guidelines will support policymakers, industry stakeholders, and relevant institutions in integrating sustainable chemistry approaches into EV value chains, thereby reducing environmental and health impacts, promoting resource efficiency and circularity, and contributing to a more sustainable and low-emission transportation system. Work Location Home-based / Working remotely Expected duration 110 days over 8 months period 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. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in governments, local authorities and industries 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. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The Chemicals and Health Branch in UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division gathers, compiles and analyses state-of-the-art information and data, including through monitoring activities, inventories and assessments, to allow policymakers to make informed decisions on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The Chemicals and Health Branch is supporting the Mobility Unit in executing some of the activities under the UNEP/GEF project “Global Project to Support Countries to Upscale Integrated Electric Mobility Systems”. Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Chemicals and Health Branch, Industry and Economy Division, and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Chemicals and Health Branch, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: 1. Conduct a comprehensive literature and policy review o Review existing scientific literature, technical reports, and policy frameworks related to green and sustainable chemistry in the electric vehicle (EV) value chain. o Analyse current practices, innovations, and standards related to EV battery chemistries, sustainable materials management, and environmentally sound manufacturing and recycling technologies. o Review relevant international agreements, standards, and regulatory frameworks related to chemicals, waste, and EV battery management. 2. Assess environmental and chemical risks across the EV life-cycle (building on UNEP report UNEP Technical Report on End-of-Life Electric Vehicle Battery Management and Recycling – Chemical risk analysis) o Analyse environmental and health impacts associated with key stages of the EV life cycle, including raw material extraction, battery production, vehicle manufacturing, use phase, and end-of-life management. o Identify critical chemicals, hazardous substances, and pollution risks associated with EV components and battery systems. o Assess opportunities for applying green and sustainable chemistry principles to reduce toxicity, improve resource efficiency, and minimize environmental impacts. 3. Map EV material flows and life-cycle stages o Examine material flows of key EV battery materials (e.g., lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite) and associated chemicals. o Identify priority intervention points where sustainable chemistry principles can be integrated to improve safety, sustainability, and circularity. 4. Identify best practices and case studies o Gather insights on emerging technologies, good practices, policy needs, and implementation challenges related to sustainable EV value chains. o Compile and analyse international best practices, technological innovations, and policy approaches related to green and sustainable chemistry in EV manufacturing, battery design, and recycling. o Highlight pra
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