Result of Service The ultimate result of PAGE is that countries and the international community are better informed to align economic policies to advance the sustainable development goals and the climate agenda. An essential element to achieving this objective is good coordination among the partners, an agreed strategy and work programme and solid monitoring of results and lessons. The objective of the consultancy to ensure a solid foundation for the partnership as it plans its future.
Work Location Remote Expected duration 7 months Duties and Responsibilities The 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. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment.
We aim to achieve this mission by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division supports partners across governments, private sector and civil society to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development.
Located within the Industry and Economy Division, the Finance and Economics Branch enhances the capacity of partners to integrate environmental considerations into economic policies and practices. A particular focus of the Finance and Economics Branch is UNEP’s work related to Green Economic transformation.
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) brings together expertise of five UN agencies (ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNDP and UNEP) with support from eight funding partner countries to assist twenty-three countries in their sustainable development including Mongolia, Peru, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Ghana, South Africa, Brazil, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Barbados, Guyana, Uruguay, India, Indonesia, Guatemala, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Morocco, Rwanda, Cambodia and Uzbekistan.
In addition, PAGE offers a portfolio of global and regional activities, including global training programmes, South-South Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and outreach and communication. UNEP is providing secretariat services to this multi-year interagency programme.
Related to Output 1: -Provide substantive input into the development of a strategic analysis of PAGE and its results and lessons that can be used for future strategizing and planning for PAGE. -Set up a process for delivering the strategic analysis with time frame, interview partners and milestones. -Coordinate with internal and external programme partners for their input and feedback.
Related to Output 2 For a first set of PAGE governance meetings: -Advise on best timing, content and participation for the governance meeting considering the developments in the PAGE programme. -Coordinate dates and logistical arrangements for PAGE governance meetings. -Prepare background documents for the Steering Committee, Management Board and/or Technical Team meetings, including agenda, participation lists, presentations, concept notes and briefing notes. -Prepare communication to invited participants and their roles in the meeting. -Prepare the final summaries for the meetings highlighting key points and decisions.
Related to Output 3: -In collaboration with communications lead, prepare concept and outline for 2026 on-line annual report. -Review and edit reporting received and select relevant elements to be highlighted in 2026 online annual report. -Develop attractive ways of presenting the results and information. -Draft text, support uploading in agreed web-design, selection of pictures and preparation of layout and graphical and visual elements. -Provide substantive inputs into other related outreach material, such as newsletter, videos, or similar.
Related to Output 4 -Compile inputs and guidance received from funding partners and Management Board on the future of PAGE. -Based on available documents and inputs, develop a document that provides narrative, objective, key components and budget for extension of PAGE work in 2028 and beyond in one concise document. -For this work, consider feedback received from funding partners and Management Board and coordinate with all PAGE agencies for inputs, review and feedback.
Related to Output 5 For a second set of PAGE governance meetings: -Advise on best timing, content and participation for the governance meeting considering the developments in the PAGE programme. -Coordinate dates and logistical arrangements for PAGE governance meetings. -Prepare background documents for the Steering Committee, Management Board and/or Technical Team meetings, including agenda, participation lists, presentations, concept notes and briefing notes. -Prepare communication to invited participants and their roles in the meeting. -Prepare the final summaries for the meetings highlighting key points and decisions.
Related to Output 6: -In collaboration with monitoring lead, prepare concept 2026 comprehensive progress report. -Review and edit reporting received and select relevant elements to be highlighted in 2026. Develop attractive ways of presenting the results and information including layout features. -Draft text and overview tables, selection of pictures and preparation of layout and graphical elements. -Provide substantive inputs into other related outreach material, such as newsletter, videos, or similar.
Related to Output 7: -Compile information on the status of completed and upcoming country, global and regional activities in coordination with partners and PAGE Secretariat colleagues. -Update related tracking and monitoring files. -Develop easy to understand overviews in attractive layout that show the status and what still has to be completed from 2026-2027 workplan. -Prepare a draft of how a workplan and budget for 2028 and beyond could look like. -For this work, consider feedback received from funding partners and Management Board and coordinate with all PAGE agencies for inputs, review and feedback.
Qualifications/special skills Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s) in international affairs or development, economics, environment or sustainability related studies, communications, or a related field. •5 years of work experience in the field of sustainable development and programme management is required.
•Experience inorganizing internal and external meetings and programme coordination with different partners, preferably in UN or international organization context is required •Experience in the compilation and presentation of results, creating visual content, and development of monitoring frameworks is an advantage. Languages Proven communication and writing skills in English is required. An additional UN language is considered an advantage.
Applicants selected for further consideration may be invited to submit writing samples and/or take written assessments. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE 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.
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Result of Service The ultimate result of PAGE is that countries and the international community are better informed to align economic policies to advance the sustainable development goals and the climate agenda. An essential element to achieving this objective is good coordination among the partners, an agreed strategy and work programme and solid monitoring of results and lessons. The objective of the consultancy to ensure a solid foundation for the partnership as it plans its future. Work Location Remote Expected duration 7 months Duties and Responsibilities The 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. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment. We aim to achieve this mission by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division supports partners across governments, private sector and civil society to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. Located within the Industry and Economy Division, the Finance and Economics Branch enhances the capacity of partners to integrate environmental considerations into economic policies and practices. A particular focus of the Finance and Economics Branch is UNEP’s work related to Green Economic transformation. The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) brings together expertise of five UN agencies (ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNDP and UNEP) with support from eight funding partner countries to assist twenty-three countries in their sustainable development including Mongolia, Peru, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Ghana, South Africa, Brazil, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Barbados, Guyana, Uruguay, India, Indonesia, Guatemala, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Morocco, Rwanda, Cambodia and Uzbekistan. In addition, PAGE offers a portfolio of global and regional activities, including global training programmes, South-South Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and outreach and communication. UNEP is providing secretariat services to this multi-year interagency programme. Related to Output 1: -Provide substantive input into the development of a strategic analysis of PAGE and its results and lessons that can be used for future strategizing and planning for PAGE. -Set up a process for delivering the strategic analysis with time frame, interview partners and milestones. -Coordinate with internal and external programme partners for their input and feedback. Related to Output 2 For a first set of PAGE governance meetings: -Advise on best timing, content and participation for the governance meeting considering the developments in the PAGE programme. -Coordinate dates and logistical arrangements for PAGE governance meetings. -Prepare background documents for the Steering Committee, Management Board and/or Technical Team meetings, including agenda, participation lists, presentations, concept notes and briefing notes. -Prepare communication to invited participants and their roles in the meeting. -Prepare the final summaries for the meetings highlighting key points and decisions. Related to Output 3: -In collaboration with communications lead, prepare concept and outline for 2026 on-line annual report. -Review and edit reporting received and select relevant elements to be highlighted in 2026 online annual report. -Develop attractive ways of presenting the results and information. -Draft text, support uploading in agreed web-design, selection of pictures and preparation of layout and graphical and visual elements. -Provide substantive inputs into other related outreach material, such as newsletter, videos, or similar. Related to Output 4 -Compile inputs and guidance received from funding partners and Management Board on the future of PAGE. -Based on available documents and inputs, develop a document that provides narrative, objective, key components and budget for extension of PAGE work in 2028 and beyond in one concise document. -For this work, consider feedback received from funding partners and Management Board and coordinate with all PAGE agencies for inputs, review and feedback. Related to Output 5 For a second set of PAGE governance meetings: -Advise on best timing, content and participation for the governance meeting considering the developments in the PAGE programme. -Coordinate dates and logistical arrangements for PAGE governance meetings. -Prepare background documents for the Steering Committee, Management Board and/or Technical Team meetings, including agenda, participation lists, presentations, concept notes and briefing notes. -Prepare communication to invited participants and their roles in the meeting. -Prepare the final summaries for the meetings highlighting key points and decisions. Related to Output 6: -In collaboration with monitoring lead, prepare concept 2026 comprehensive progress report. -Review and edit reporting received and select relevant elements to be highlighted in 2026. Develop attractive ways of presenting the results and information including layout features. -Draft text and overview tables, selection of pictures and preparation of layout and graphical elements. -Provide substantive inputs into other related outreach material, such as newsletter, videos, or similar. Related to Output 7: -Compile information on the status of completed and upcoming country, global and regional activities in coordination with partners and PAGE Secretariat colleagues. -Update related tracking and monitoring files. -Develop easy to understand overviews in attractive layout that show the status and what still has to be completed from 2026-2027 workplan. -Prepare a draft of how a workplan and budget for 2028 and beyond could look like. -For this work, consider feedback received from funding partners and Management Board and coordinate with all PAGE agencies for inputs, review and feedback. Qualifications/special skills Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s) in international affairs or development, economics, environment or sustainability related studies, communications, or a related field. •5 years of work experience in the field of sustainable development and programme management is required. •Experience inorganizing internal and external meetings and programme coordination with different partners, preferably in UN or international organization context is required •Experience in the compilation and presentation of results, creating visual content, and development of monitoring frameworks is an advantage. Languages Proven communication and writing skills in English is required. An additional UN language is considered an advantage. Applicants selected for further consideration may be invited to submit writing samples and/or take written assessments. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE 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.