Consultant to Conduct a Technical Study on Access and Benefit-Sharing related to the Utilization of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Digital Sequence Information
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking a mid-level Consultant to conduct a technical study on access and benefit-sharing related to genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and digital sequence information, with a remote work arrangement and a 12-month contract.
- Role
- Consultant to Conduct a Technical Study on Access and Benefit-Sharing related to the Utilization of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Digital Sequence Information
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Remote/Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Consultant will conduct a technical study on access and benefit-sharing related to genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and digital sequence information, including preparing a draft plan of action and facilitating a peer review process.
What you'll do
- Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, national access and benefit-sharing measures, and existing case studies.
- Analyze documented experiences and inputs from indigenous peoples and local communities.
- Prepare a first draft of the technical study and plan of action for review by the Secretariat.
- Support the peer review process, including compiling and analyzing comments and inputs from Parties, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare the final technical study and a draft plan of action, ensuring that the final outputs are clear, accessible and implementation oriented.
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in law, environmental policy, biodiversity, international relations, social sciences, development studies or a related field is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in areas related to biodiversity policy, traditional knowledge, access and benefit-sharing, environmental law, international policy process is required.
- Experience conducting technical research, policy analysis and drafting analytical reports is desirable.
- Experience working on access and benefit-sharing related to genetic resources, traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources and digital sequence information on genetic resources is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote/home-based.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
An advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least five years of work experience in areas related to biodiversity policy, traditional knowledge, access and benefit-sharing, environmental law, and international policy process are required.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link until September 1, 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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