Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Analyst

UN Environment is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The overall objective of UN Environment's Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities

UN Environment's Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch works with international and nongovernmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of conventions and international agreements.

This post is located in the Chemicals and Health Branch of the Economy Division in Geneva. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Branch and the daily supervision of Unit Head of the Knowledge and Risk Unit.

Scope of support: Knowledge and Risk Unit, AMR portfolio

The Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Analyst will work in the Knowledge and Risk Unit of the Chemicals and Health Branch. This post is located in UN Environment – Economy Division at the Geneva duty station.

The Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Analyst will support and assist in the implementation of the UNEA-3 resolution on Environment and Health on antimicrobial resistance.

Under the supervision of the Head of Knowledge and Risk Unit, the duties of this assignment are to:

The Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Analyst will work 13 months full-time, and be responsible for the following deliverable:

• Documents for consideration of the meetings on antimicrobial resistance, including presentations, concept notes and agenda prepared on time.
• Development of awareness raising materials to be presented at events on antimicrobial resistance, side events or other appropriate fora including at the SAICM global and regional meetings.
• Contributions to the report to be presented to the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2021.  
• Regular update of the UN Environment pages related to antimicrobial resistance.
• Outreach activities undertaken.
• Completion of other tasks as requested.

Impact of results

• Successful dissemination of findings at chemicals and waste conferences of the parties and other relevant negotiations.
• Member States fully informed about antimicrobial aspects related to environment, gaps in knowledge, capacities and best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in these fields will be accepted with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.

• Good technical understanding of global environmental issues and antimicrobial resistance aspects.
• Ability to build relationships with key strategic partners
• Planning and organization skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: International ICA Level 1 (I-ICA 1)
Contract duration: 13 months, renewable

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

This position is based in Switzerland and the contract fee is not exempt from Swiss laws, including but not limited to laws regarding taxation, social security, accident and health insurance.