UNEP planetGOLD Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a mid-level UNEP planetGOLD Consultant (Home-based) to support the development of the Programme Framework Document for planetGOLD Programme Phase 4, with a target submission deadline of 23 October 2026.
- Role
- UNEP planetGOLD Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The UNEP planetGOLD Consultant will support the development of the Programme Framework Document (PFD) and associated annexes for planetGOLD Programme Phase 4, focusing on reducing and eliminating mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
What you'll do
- Coordinate, receive and analyse reports, information and data from main partners
- Develop the programme baseline scenario and key barriers preventing mercury reduction and elimination in ASGM
- Develop the programme design, including programme objective, components, outcomes, outputs, indicative child projects, activities and the related Theory of Change
- Draft the PFD and its associated annexes and appendices
- Address UNEP internal review comments and GEF reviews
- Support the Task Managers in developing the Project Preparation Grant request and related materials
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in a field related to Environmental Sciences or relevant field
- At least 7 years of working experience in project or programme management, including project or programme preparation at the international level
- Working knowledge of donor-funded projects and programmes, including development and supervision
- Experience preparing GEF and/or UNEP project or programme documents
- Experience in environmental, chemicals, mercury or ASGM-related programmes
- Experience in formalization, access to finance, mercury-free technologies, responsible supply chains, safeguards or gender mainstreaming
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Home-based
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree, at least 7 years of working experience in project or programme management, working knowledge of donor-funded projects and programmes, experience preparing GEF and/or UNEP project or programme documents, experience in environmental, chemicals, mercury or ASGM-related programmes, experience in formalization, access to finance, mercury-free technologies, responsible supply chains, safeguards or gender mainstreaming
How or by when to apply?
Applications can be submitted until 30 August 2026. The application link is: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283198&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
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