Consumer Information Specialist

The consultant will support the implementation of activities related to how product sustainability information can support sustainable consumption and production through consumer information tools, focusing on ecolabels and digital product information systems. The role involves coordination, research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to promote sustainable consumption practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a common approach to defining product sustainability information (a common minimum data set) in collaboration with UNEP's high-impact sector teams, starting with the textile sector.
• Coordinate with relevant UNEP teams to promote consistency and alignment of sustainability criteria across initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on integrating product sustainability information into existing and emerging tools and systems, including Digital Product Information Systems (DPIS), Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and ecolabels.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities related to consumer information and sustainability information systems, particularly in high-impact sectors.
• Draft and contribute to reports, technical papers, publications, briefs, guidance materials, and other technical outputs.
• Support stakeholder consultations and engagement with standards organizations, industry representatives, researchers, policymakers, and other relevant partners.
• Identify opportunities for UNEP to strengthen its thought leadership and contribute to international discussions on product sustainability information.
• Prepare presentations, consultation materials, and other communication products to support UNEP's work on consumer information.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and other meetings as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, economics, environmental management, international relations or related 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.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible working experience in development/sustainability related projects.
• At least 1 year of working experience in Ecolabels.
• At least 1 year of working experience at the international level is required.
• Proven record of drafting or editing articles, reports or publications is required.
• Knowledge of the textile sector would be an asset.
• Knowledge of digital product passports would be an asset.
• Experience working for UNEP, the UN system, or an international organization would be an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of other official languages in the United Nations System is an advantage.

Skills

• Sustainable Development Project Management
• Ecolabels Expertise
• International Development Experience
• Report Writing
• Publication Drafting
• Consumer Information Tools
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Research and Analysis
• Sustainable Consumption Practices
• Digital Product Information Systems
• Environmental Management
• Economic Analysis
• Business Administration
• International Relations
• UN System Experience

Languages

English