Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
Job Posting: Mar 26, 2025, 4:23:54 AM
Closing Date: Apr 9, 2025, 4:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva
Organization: UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility
Schedule: Full-time
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:
Advanced university degree in sustainability, environmental/natural science, business administration, general engineering, or a related field.
Desirable:
Degree, diploma, or certification in environmental sustainability, sustainable product manufacturing, supply chains with a focus on environment/climate change.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Over 10 years of cumulative professional experience spanning the private, public, or development sectors, and combining global, national, and industry-specific expertise relevant to the role.
• Extensive background in environmental sustainability, with progressively increasing responsibilities in leading large-scale sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Experience in mitigation and decarbonization projects.
• Proven experience in designing, leading, and delivering advanced analyses to support investment decisions, business and investment case development.
• Experience in demonstrating an understanding of climate and health challenges related to Unitaid’s work.
• Relevant experience at the intersection of climate and health.

Desirable:

• Experience working with products within Unitaid’s portfolio or relevant global health and product organizations, industries, or supply chains.
• Proven experience in leading decarbonization projects, providing technical support to stakeholders, and managing environmental risk assessments or climate adaptation initiatives, particularly in relation to global and regional supply chains and healthcare products.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Deep understanding of Unitaid’s mission, portfolio, and relevant regulations.
• Strong knowledge of global environmental sustainability, key frameworks, and best practices.
• Understanding of health product markets and sustainability challenges, particularly in Low and Middle-Income Countries, and insights into global supply chains.
• Skilled in analyzing product investments and markets with a focus on sustainability.
• Ability to interpret technical studies, life cycle assessments, and ESG standards.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to drive results in dynamic teams.
• Sound judgment and a strong curiosity about climate issues and continuous learning.
• Proficient in writing technical reports for senior audiences.

The consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the initial launch and operationalization of the C&H investments, ensuring alignment with Unitaid’s strategic objectives. With a blend of analytical expertise, climate-specific skills, and a solutions-oriented approach, the consultant will provide both technical input and strategic guidance. This will enable Unitaid to shape its initial portfolio of climate-smart health products, positioning the organization to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that address the challenges at the intersection of climate change and global health.