International Consultant (Circular Economy Expert)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a home-based International Consultant (Circular Economy Expert) to conduct waste management gap analyses and facilitate policy consultations across Southeast Asia.
- Role
- International Consultant (Circular Economy Expert)
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-06-29
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to support the WasteNet project by conducting a gap analysis of environmentally sound management (ESM) standards for recycling facilities. The role involves assessing regulatory frameworks in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam against international requirements and facilitating multi-stakeholder national consultations. The consultant will produce technical reports, regional policy briefs, and actionable recommendations to align national waste management systems with circular economy principles. This consultancy requires expertise in waste policy, stakeholder engagement, and human rights mainstreaming.
What you'll do
- Develop a comprehensive project workplan and risk management strategy.
- Conduct a desk-based gap analysis of ESM standards for recycling facilities in four target countries.
- Design and facilitate four national multi-stakeholder consultations.
- Draft detailed country-specific reports and a consolidated regional analytical brief.
- Integrate human rights, gender equality, and LNOB safeguards into all project deliverables.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Circular Economy, Waste Management, or Sustainability.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in circular economy or waste policy.
- Expert knowledge of the Basel Convention.
- Proven experience in regulatory gap analysis and multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Fluency in English with excellent technical drafting and communication skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position based in an office?
No, this is a home-based, remote consultancy position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in circular economy or waste policy, including specific knowledge of the Basel Convention.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application must be submitted by June 29.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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