Qualifications/special skills

– Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainability, environmental sciences, industrial engineering, textile technology, business administration, economics, or a related discipline. – At least 3 years of progressively responsible working experience in sustainability, circular economy, digital product information systems, or corporate environmental responsibility. – Experience conducting industry research and stakeholder engagement, including company outreach, interviews, and data collection. – Familiarity with digital product passports, supply chain transparency, or sustainability reporting in the textile or manufacturing sectors is desirable. – Proven experience in survey design, data analysis, and report writing, preferably for international organizations or industry assessments. – Experience working with companies in China, the Global South or within an international development context is an asset. – Experience in organizing and delivering presentation in workshops, events, webinars is required – Experience working for UNEP, the UN system or an international organization is desirable – Excellent written and oral communication skills. – Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

Languages

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in oral and written Chinese is also required.