Consultant - Sustainable Mobility
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring an in-office consultant in Nairobi for a 6-month contract to support the Sustainable Mobility Unit with green freight strategies and electric mobility projects.
- Role
- Consultant - Sustainable Mobility
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-09
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking a consultant to support the Sustainable Mobility Unit by advancing green freight initiatives across African corridors. The role involves developing technical reports, facilitating South-South knowledge exchanges, and creating funding proposals for electric mobility projects. This six-month consultancy focuses on promoting low-emission transport and sustainable infrastructure development in the region.
What you'll do
- Develop reports detailing South-South knowledge exchanges for various transport corridors.
- Provide technical assistance for the Green Freight Strategy and Action Plan for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor.
- Create strategies for replicating e-BRT and e-bus projects across African cities.
- Draft stakeholder engagement reports for HDV electrification roadmaps in the SADC region.
- Develop scale-up concepts and funding proposals for the UNEP Green Freight Programme.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in engineering, transport, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of work experience in transport projects within African countries.
- Strong research experience specifically related to African transport systems.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Highly desirable: Experience in data analysis, modelling, and transport planning frameworks.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This consultancy is based at the UNEP office in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the expected duration of this role?
This is a contract position with an expected duration of 6 months.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in engineering or transport and possess at least three years of professional experience in African transport projects.
When is the application deadline?
The application must be submitted by July 9, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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