India Cooling and Buildings Consultant

Result of ServiceThe result of services is to support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in the implementation of the Cool Coalition and Global ABC workstreams in India on sustainable urban cooling and building materials. This will be through assisting with project activities of analytical, technical and administrative nature, including a) supporting administrative and organisational tasks (including the preparation of reporting material), b) undertaking research and supporting the development of knowledge products and tools, c) support the implementation of activities in the pilot cities, d) support awareness raising and communications activities, and e) support the development of funding proposals. Work LocationNew Delhi, India Expected duration12 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe consultant’s assignment is to provide technical expertise and organizational support to national and subnational implementation activities on sustainable urban cooling (urban design, passive cooling, nature, procurement, district cooling) and sustainable building material activities in India; support UNEP dialogue with Government of India, states and cities; engage partners and support coordination of subcontractors; development of knowledge products, tools, training material and communication pieces. Qualifications/special skillsAcademic Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Physics, or a similar discipline is preferable. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two years in a relevant field of work, preferably with a focus on energy, cities and the environment. Practical experience in multi-stakeholder project development, financing, partnership building, and administration, preferably within the sustainable energy context is desired. Experience in working with developing countries and the GEF, GCF and/or NAMA is an asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage, particularly Hindi. Additional InformationNot available. 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.