GEF Consultant

• Coordinate UNEP-GEF Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters projects in India, engaging with national stakeholders through the UNEP India Country Office.
• Act as the focal point for internal coordination of relevant UNEP-GEF projects and assist in implementing existing projects.
• Support the development of the GEF-9 strategy and related projects in India across the three focal areas.
• Collect and analyse project-related data, conduct stakeholder mapping, and develop baseline situation analyses for project design.
• Contribute to analyses for sectoral strategies and projects on chemicals and pollution management, with emphasis on persistent organic pollutants and conventions such as Stockholm and Minamata.
• Identify connections between proposed projects and Sustainable Development Goal targets, UNEP Programme of Work indicators, and GEF results framework indicators.
• Monitor and analyse programme and project progress, review quarterly reports, update UNEP reporting systems, and communicate with project stakeholders including Project Steering Committee members.

• Advanced university degree in environment, natural resource management, law, social sciences, energy, economics, engineering, management, policy, or related fields, or a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of professional experience at national or international level in environmental or related programmes.
• Good understanding of environmental issues in India, with experience working on chemicals and waste, international waters, plastics, climate change, or water resource management.
• Experience working with stakeholders in India on relevant environmental issues.
• Experience in the UN or international development organizations is an advantage.
• Experience with GEF or similar funded projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience is desirable.
• Fluency in English with strong writing skills is required.
• Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
• This consultancy is open to Indian nationals only, preferably based in New Delhi.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 22 October 2026.