Sustainable Transport Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Activity 1: Technical Emissions Analysis
• Develop and validate a harmonized Freight Corridor Emission Accounting Framework for the Bi-Oceanic Corridor.
• Coordinate emissions data collection, ensure methodological consistency, and generate corridor-level emission intensity factors.
• Support South-South knowledge exchange and capacity building in emissions accounting.
• Activity 2: Policy Coordination and Harmonization
• Conduct policy gap analyses and develop recommendations for harmonizing green freight regulations.
• Establish an integrated corridor-level coordination mechanism combining policy dialogue and technical harmonization of vehicle emissions standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that are inclusive, gender-responsive, and promote regional collaboration. The technical analysis produced under Activity 1 will inform the policy dialogue and coordination mechanisms established under
• Activity 2. Specifically, emissions accounting methodologies, freight decarbonization pathways, and policy gap analyses will serve as technical inputs for stakeholder consultations and the development of harmonized strategies among Bi-Oceanic Corridor countries.

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in transport, sustainable development, urban planning, transport digitalization, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Minimum 2 years in sustainable mobility / air quality, ideally in Latin America is required.
• Proven experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and emissions data management is required. Familiarity with GLEC Framework, CCAC projects and corridor-level interventions is required. Proven experience in designing and delivering policy documents is desirable. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation is desirable.
• Proven experience in the sustainable mobility, vehicle emissions and air quality field in Latin America, working with national and city governments and other stakeholders - both directly and in consortium approaches is desirable. For this consultancy you must be based in Latin America. Proven experience working with international organizations is desirable.
• Proven experience in sustainable transport is desirable. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal is desirable

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