• The Consultant will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities in close collaboration and consultation with the Policy and Programme Division team and other UNEP divisions and offices:
• Support the development of a forward-looking, actionable strategic framework for 2026–2029, including strategic priorities aligned with UNEP’s MTS and SDG mandates, a robust theory of change, and an innovative results-based management system with measurable indicators.
• Conduct iterative review sessions with internal and external experts to refine the strategic framework and ensure alignment with UNEP’s goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate comprehensive validation and review processes for the strategic framework, incorporating stakeholder feedback through participatory decision-making tools and consensus-building models.
• Draft Section on “The Future of UNEA” and Review and Revise the Executive Director’s Report to UNEA
•  including a situational analysis, priority recommendations, and policy solutions addressing critical global environmental challenges.
• Conduct bilateral consultations with key stakeholders to ensure the Executive Director’s Report reflects diverse perspectives and addresses identified gaps.
• Deliver draft final versions of the strategic framework and the Executive Director’s Report.. Reporting lines The Consultant will report to the Deputy Director, Policy and Programme Division.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree in environment, sustainable development, public /business administration, economics or other relevant discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme/project planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation. Managerial experience in environmental and sustainable development and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of UN programme planning and of UNEP institutional mandates, policies, guidelines and administrative processes.policies, guidelines and administrative processes.
• Working experience in developing countries and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system is desirable.