Remote Sustainability Information Specialist (Ecolabels)

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas is seeking a remote consultant to support UNEP's initiatives on product sustainability information, focusing on ecolabels and digital product information systems. The role involves coordinating with international partners, researching trends, and drafting technical outputs.

The position requires at least four years in development or sustainability projects, with experience in ecolabels and international collaboration. Strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in development/sustainability projects.
• One year of experience with ecolabels and one year of international-level experience.
• Experience in drafting or editing articles, reports, or publications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a common approach to defining product sustainability information, including a common minimum data set.
• Coordinate with UNEP teams to ensure consistency and alignment of sustainability criteria across initiatives.
• Provide recommendations for integrating product sustainability information into existing and emerging tools and systems, such as Digital Product Information Systems (DPIS), Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS), and ecolabels.
• Conduct research and analysis on trends, challenges, and opportunities in consumer and sustainability information systems, particularly in high-impact sectors.
• Draft and contribute to various technical outputs, including reports, papers, and publications.
• Support stakeholder consultations and engagement with standards organizations, industry representatives, researchers, and policymakers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance UNEP's thought leadership and contributions to international discussions on product sustainability information.
• Prepare presentations and communication materials to support UNEP's consumer information work.
• Participate in team and other relevant meetings.

Skills

Product sustainability information

Ecolabels

Digital product information systems

Sustainable consumption and production

Research and analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project support

International collaboration

Job description

UN Atlas is seeking a remote consultant to support UNEP's initiatives on product sustainability information, focusing on ecolabels and digital product information systems. The role involves coordinating with international partners, researching trends, and drafting technical outputs.

The position requires at least four years in development or sustainability projects, with experience in ecolabels and international collaboration. Strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.