JOB DETAILS

The consultant will provide technical support in identifying gaps and entry points to support UNEP with mainstreaming MEA implementation in Uzbekistan, promoting policy coherence for environmental governance and environmental rule of law in the context of the country’s preparedness ratify, mainstream and ultimately implement the three UNECE Conventions on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention) and the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (Air Convention). This work is also expected to inform the next cycle of development of Uzbekistan’s Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF).

Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will work under the overall supervision of Ms Aidai Kurmanova, Head of UNEP Subregional Office for Central Asia and Mr Andrea Rizzo, Programme Management Officer with the Environmental Policy Unit of the Law Division, in close consultation and cooperation with UNEP’s Regional Development Coordinator for Europe, UNEP Country Focal point for Uzbekistan, relevant UNECE representatives and other colleagues.

S/he will undertake a scoping study for the country of Uzbekistan focused on building capacities to ratify, mainstream and ultimately implement three UNECE Conventions (Aarhus, Espoo, Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (Air Convention), as well as identifying how policy coherence for environmental governance and environmental rule of law can support this goal and possibly inform the next cycle of Common Country Analysis and UN Sustainable Cooperation Framework (2026-2029).

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent in environmental sciences, environmental law, environmental management or closely related area of study) is required. Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in environmental policy, environmental governance or environmental law. Skills : Proven experience in conducting research and collaborating with various stakeholders. Experience with the United Nations, other international organizations or national governments is considered a strong asset.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English and Russian is required.