Result of Service
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND TIMELINES Output 1 by end of September • The implementation framework for the ITC Mainstreaming Guide for integrating environmental considerations into project design, implementation, and monitoring developed. • Inputs provided to the monitoring and evaluation system established for capturing ITC’s climate actions. Output 2 by end of October • Technical support and 2 capacity building sessions/workshops delivered to ITC staff on the Mainstreaming Guide and implementation framework. Output 3 by end of November • The environmental safeguards in the UN system mapped and analysed. • At least one stakeholder consultations facilitated, and at least 1 partnership fostered with relevant institution. Output 4 by Mid December • The first draft of the proposal on the environmental safeguards for ITC developed. • A report summarizing the work, comprising sections on lessons learned, challenges identified, and recommendations for the next steps developed.
Expected duration
15.09 till 13.12.24
Duties and Responsibilities
BACKGROUND: The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization supporting the internationalization of MSMEs. Its joint mandate combines a focus on expanding trade opportunities with the aim of fostering sustainable development. ITC’s technical assistance services in relation to environmental sustainability focus on supporting developing countries and their small businesses address environmental challenges and risks and identify emerging opportunities towards a just and inclusive green transition. This position is located in the Green and Inclusive Value Chains Section that leads ITC’s strategy on sustainable trade and manages programmes and global public goods related to environmental and social sustainability working across the value chain and with policy makers and enabling institutions such as Business Support Organizations. ITC is seeking an Environmental Mainstreaming (home-based) consultant to support its Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) projects in mainstreaming environmental sustainability. As part of its commitment to promoting sustainable development, ITC integrates environmental considerations into its trade-related projects to ensure positive environmental impacts. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Trade and Environment, Green and Inclusive Value Chains (GIVC), the International Consultant will undertake the following: • Develop the implementation framework for the ITC Mainstreaming Guide for integrating environmental considerations into project design, implementation, and monitoring. • Provide technical support and capacity building (2 workshops) to project teams on implementation framework for the ITC Mainstreaming Guide. • Make recommendations for enhancing the monitoring and evaluation system to better capture results of ITC’s climate actions in environmental mainstreaming. • Map and analyse the environmental safeguards in the UN system and make a first draft proposal for ITC. • Facilitate stakeholder consultations and foster partnerships with environmental/UN organizations and experts as needed. • Engage with Strategic Planning, Performance and Governance (SPPG) and other ITC teams as needed. • Develop a report summarizing the work, comprising sections on lessons learned, challenges identified, and recommendations for the next steps among others. • Participate in the biweekly calls with the Trade and Environment team. Copyright The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons – of all genders – equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.
Qualifications/special skills
Degree in environmental science, sustainable development, or a related field. Extensive experience (5 years) in environmental management, developing and implementing frameworks and guidelines for environmental considerations integration into projects. Skills: • Demonstrated expertise in conducting environmental impact assessments, developing guidelines, and providing technical support on environmental sustainability. • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for environmental mainstreaming in diverse project settings. • Experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or related roles. o Desirable: familiarity with the process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. • Familiarity with international environmental standards, safeguards, conventions, and best practices. o Competence in mapping and analyzing environmental policies, safeguards, and best practices within international systems. • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of the project development and implementation processes.
Languages
Advanced knowledge of English.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.