About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES In close consultation with the UNEP Sustainable Mobility Unit Green Freight Leads and partner organizations, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities: 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 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. Qualifications/special skills 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 go to method of application »