Consumer Information Expert

The consultant will support the Coordination Desk of the One Planet Network Consumer Information Programme and the Environmental Alliance of the Americas, focusing on sustainable consumption and production initiatives and ecolabelling in Latin America. The role involves coordination, stakeholder engagement, research, and communication activities to promote sustainable consumer information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall planning and delivery as part of Coordination Desk, including developing the Programme’s strategy aligned with the 10YFP Global Strategy for SCP (2023-2030), monitoring progress and implementation of activities and coordinating reporting activities.
• Support the mainstreaming, coordination and visibility of UNEP consumer information activities through the Consumer Information Programme, fostering alignment, knowledge sharing, coherent implementation and greater impact across UNEP's sustainable consumption and production portfolio.
• Update the website content to align with current activities and endorsed initiatives of the Consumer Information Programme.
• Convene, organize and/or support key meetings of the Programme, including regular coordination desk meetings, Multistakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings, and support the Programme’s contributions to other strategic 10YFP/OPN meetings.
• Ensure active involvement and accountability for delegated tasks of MAC members and partners in the implementation of the Programme’s activities, and support further stakeholder engagement across regions, including from the private sector.
• Establish cooperation with other 10YFP/OPN programmes and flagship initiatives to build synergies.
• Coordinate the Programme’s contributions and inputs to key intergovernmental processes on climate, biodiversity and pollution, and support the organization of outreach/high-level events to promote the Programme's key messages and outputs.
• Communicate on the Programme's activities, outputs and results through the bimonthly newsletter, the Programme’s dedicated website on the One Planet Network online platform and social media.
• Support administrative processes.
• Contribute with research analysis and technical inputs to product selection and sustainability criteria development processes under the Alliance.
• Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, presentations, and other materials to support the Alliance's activities and visibility.
• Support engagement with businesses and industry associations to promote participation in Alliance activities and gather industry perspectives on sustainability criteria.
• Assist with knowledge management, documentation, and reporting related to Alliance activities and outcomes.
• Participate in periodic meetings with UNEP and the Alliance Secretariat to review progress and identify priorities for support.

Requirements

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant field.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor‘s degree) in combination with at least 2 (two) years of qualifying and relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) tools is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in ecolabelling is required.
• At least 2 years of working experience at the international level is required.
• Working experience in Latin America and the Caribbean region is required.
• Experience working for UNEP, the UN system, or an international organization would be an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish and English is required.
• Knowledge of other official languages in the United Nations System is an advantage.

Skills

• Sustainable Production Consumption
• SCP Tools
• Ecolabelling
• International Experience
• Latin America Regional Expertise
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Research
• Communication
• Consumer Information
• UN System Experience
• Spanish Language
• English Language

Languages

Spanish, English