Consultant – Data Analyst

Result of ServiceThe objective of theData Analyst consultancy is to strengthen data-driven decision-making in Mexico’s e-waste management and circular economy transition by analysing material flows, integrating diverse datasets, and developing visualization tools to streamline evidence-based policymaking and industry action. Through statistical modelling, geospatial analysis, and data visualization, the consultant will provide valuable insights into e-waste generation trends, recycling efficiency, and circular economy progress, ensuring that policymakers, industry stakeholders, and UNEP teams have the necessary data to implement effective regulatory and business strategies. Expected Impact Through these efforts, the consultancy will enhance Mexico’s capacity to collect, analyse, and utilize high-quality data for e-waste management and circular economy planning. The work will contribute to improved policy decisions, enhanced regulatory compliance, and greater industry accountability, ensuring that Mexico’s e-waste sector transitions toward a more resource-efficient and sustainable future. The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen data-driven decision-making in Mexico’s e-waste management and circular economy transition by analysing material flows, integrating diverse datasets, and developing visualization tools to bolster evidence-based policymaking and industry action. Through statistical modelling, geospatial analysis, and data visualization, the consultant will provide valuable insights into e-waste generation trends, recycling efficiency, and circular economy progress, ensuring that policymakers, industry stakeholders, and UNEP teams have the necessary data to implement effective regulatory and business strategies. The Data Analyst will streamline UNEP’s Circularity in the Electronics Sector project by collecting, processing, analysing, and visualizing data related to e-waste management and circular economy progress in Mexico. The consultant will work closely with UNEP LACO, UNEP IETC, government agencies, industry stakeholders, and recyclers to develop data-driven insights, interactive dashboards, and policy recommendations that facilitate sustainable e-waste management and circular business models. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Officer for Chemicals and Waste based in Mexico and by UNEP International Environmental Technology (IETC) Project Manager, the Data Analyst consultant will perform the following activities: (1) Data Collection, Processing, and Integration • Collect, clean, analyse and process e-waste data from multiple sources, including government reports, industry records, academic research, and field surveys • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and limitations in available datasets and propose solutions for data harmonization and standardization. • Identify key trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improving resource recovery and circularity in the electronics sector. • Work with government agencies, recyclers, and informal waste sector representatives to validate and cross-check data reliability. (2) E-Waste Inventory and Material Flow Analysis • Conduct statistical modelling and trend analysis to assess e-waste generation, collection rates, recycling efficiency, and material flows. • Apply Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to map waste streams, recovery processes, and resource efficiency. • Develop quantitative indicators and sustainability metrics to track Mexico’s progress toward circularity in electronics • Develop Material Flow Analysis (MFA) models to map e-waste flows, recycling rates, and waste leakage hotspots. (3) Development of Data Visualization Tools and Dashboards • Design interactive dashboards and GIS-based mapping tools to track e-waste generation, display e-waste generation hotspots, collection trends, collection efficiency, and circular economy performance indicators. • Use data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or GIS tools) to translate complex datasets into user-friendly formats, ensure that data visualization outputs are accessible and aligned with UNEP’s global reporting frameworks • Develop custom reports, infographics, and briefing materials to facilitate data-driven decision-making. • Ensure that data outputs are aligned with UNEP’s reporting frameworks and accessible to policymakers, industry leaders, and the public. (4) Guidance for Policy Development and Data-Driven Decision-Making and Business Recommendations • Provide statistical insights and predictive modelling to bolster policy development and regulatory improvements. • Provide data-driven insights and scenario modelling to facilitate evidence-based policymaking on e-waste management and circular economy strategies. • Benchmark Mexico’s e-waste data against international standards and sustainability indicators, including Basel Convention and OECD Circular Economy Metrics. o Benchmark Mexico’s e-waste generation and recycling performance against international standards and best practices. • Collaborate in evaluating the effectiveness of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, take-back programs, and regulatory compliance mechanisms. o Contribute to assessing the effectiveness of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, take-back programs, and waste management regulations. (5) Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building • Collaborate with government agencies, industry representatives, and research institutions to enhance data-sharing mechanisms and cooperation. • Conduct capacity-building workshops, technical briefings and training sessions for policymakers, waste sector professionals, and industry leaders on data interpretation and application for policymakers and waste sector professionals on data management, visualization, and interpretation. • Develop best practice guides and methodological frameworks for ongoing e-waste data collection and monitoring. • Present data insights, scenario models, and statistical findings at multi-stakeholder dialogues, industry forums, and policy discussions. • Facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement activities by presenting data-driven insights and scenario modelling for circular economy planning (6) Reporting and Documentation • Prepare and submit a Data Analysis Report summarizing e-waste trends, material flows, and circular economy insights. • Deliver a final report summarizing key findings, data methodologies, and actionable recommendations for improving e-waste data governance in Mexico • Develop a technical guide on data collection methodologies, data validation processes, and monitoring frameworks for e-waste management in Mexico. • Deliver a final report consolidating key data-driven findings, stakeholder feedback, and recommendations for improved data governance in circular economy planning. • Propose a roadmap for strengthening national e-waste data management systems, outlining long-term strategies for integrating real-time data tracking, forecasting models, and sustainability metrics. These tasks will be conducted in close collaboration with UNEP and national stakeholders, ensuring that Mexico’s e-waste policies and industry strategies are backed by accurate, data-driven insights to facilitate a sustainable transition to a circular electronics sector. Timely delivery of outputs as outlined in the Terms of Reference. Quality of design work and materials and reports produced as well as the approval of products/deliverables/outputs by Regional Officer for Chemicals and Waste based in Mexico. Work LocationMexico City, Mexico Expected duration5 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environmen. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). To accomplish this, UNEP´s Headquarter and its Regional and Country offices work with a wide range of partners, including other United Nations entities, international organizations, national governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LAC Office), located in Panama City is supported by UNEP Mexico´s Country Office, located in Mexico City and, since 2020, the Representative Office of UNEP in Mexico acts as Focal Point to support UNEP´s Programme of Work in Guatemala. UNEP´s Mexico Country Office collaborates with the Mexican and Guatemalan governments and other stakeholders in areas ranging from low carbon and resilient growth, resources efficiency, environmental governance, to projects on ecosystems and climate change, and supports Mexico in its transition to a low carbon and green economy. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division at the UNEP Headquarters is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. As part of the Industry and Economy Division, UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) works with developing countries to implement sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, with a focus on holistic waste management. UNEP-IETC provides technical and advisory support to national and local governments to enhance their use of environmentally sound strategies and approaches. UNEP-IETC also implements in-country demonstration projects using innovative waste prevention and management methods and technologies to improve human well-being, reduce the impact of climate change, increase resilience and create jobs. Working with a wide range of partners and in line with relevant multilateral environmental agreements, UNEP-IETC mission is to serve as a global center of excellence on environmentally sound technologies with focus on holistic waste management. Under the Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) 2022–2025, UNEP developed a waste management programme aimed at achieving zero waste, which includes waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Additionally, under the same MTS, the Circularity in Sectors programme was established, identifying the electronics sector as one of the priority high-impact sectors, leading to the development of the “Circularity in the Electronics Sector” project. To achieve these ambitious objectives, the project’s intervention strategy focuses on three key areas: 1. Generating scientific, economic, industrial, and financial evidence to influence policies on circular electronics and encourage the adoption of sustainable business strategies. 2. Building alliances and partnerships to drive the industry toward circular practices, ensuring coordinated action among key stakeholders. 3. Implementing circular electronics projects that demonstrate the effectiveness of circularity, providing a proof of concept for industry transformation. Under this project, UNEP-IETC and UNEP Mexico’s Country Office will implement a Circularity in the Electronics Sector initiative in Mexico, focusing on: 1. Establishing strategic partnerships. 2. Updating the e-waste inventory in Mexico. 3. Assessing and strengthening the legal framework. 4. Designing an integrated circular economy roadmap for the electrical and electronic sector. A key component of this initiative is improving data collection, management, and analysis for e-waste generation, material flows, and circular economy progress in Mexico. In this sense, UNEP Mexico will need the technical expertise of a Data Analyst Consultant to provide technical expertise to collect, process, and analyze large datasets related to e-waste management, recycling patterns, and circular economy metrics. The consultant will also bolster the development of data visualization tools, dashboards, and reports to inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and UNEP teams. The Consultant will be supervised by UNEP Regional Officer for Chemicals and Waste based in Mexico and by UNEP International Environmental Technology Center (IETC) Project Manager and will work 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, full time at UNEP Mexico’s Office located in Mexico City, Mexico. Qualifications/special skillsACADEMIC: - A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Actuary or a closely related field is required. - Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Actuary or a closely related field is desirable. PROFESSIONAL: - Three (3) years of experience in data science, statistical modelling, or environmental data management, actuary, analysis and risk modelling is required - Experience working with large datasets, statistical software (e.g., R, Python, or SPSS), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or GIS software or equivalent software) is desirable. - Expertise in Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and quantitative impact assessments is desirable. - Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), waste accounting frameworks, and international environmental reporting standards is desirable. - Experience working with government agencies, UN organizations, or sustainability research institutions is desirable. - Knowledge of machine learning techniques and predictive modeling for waste management forecasting is desirable. LanguagesLANGUAGE: - Fluency in Spanish is required. - Fluency in English is required. COMPETENCIES: Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situation. Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; Acts without consideration of personal gain; Resists undue political pressure in decision-making; Does not abuse power or authority; Stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Additional InformationSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Proven ability to manage different stakeholders is desirable. - Be computer literate in standard software applications is desirable. - Knowledge of Excel and other database programs is desirable. - Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views is desirable. - Ability to deliver timely and high-quality results under tight deadlines is desirable. - Excellent coordination skills, and an ability to follow instructions, work under pressure as a part of a team, or independently as required. Excellent attention to detail. is desirable COMPETENCIES: Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situation. Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; Acts without consideration of personal gain; Resists undue political pressure in decision-making; Does not abuse power or authority; Stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.