Location: Home Based, Remote
Vacancy notice no. 1949 (Sector: BDT, Department: DNE). ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) Climate Change and Emergency Telecommunications Division is establishing a roster of consultants to support implementation of its circular economy and e-waste projects in ITU's Asia and the Pacific Region. The projects provide technical expertise to ITU member states in developing and implementing e-waste regulatory frameworks and promoting circular economy principles and extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the electronics sector. Past and ongoing beneficiaries include Indonesia, Mongolia and Thailand.
Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Circular Economy Coordinator, the consultant will: organize and lead stakeholder workshops to draft, review and validate policies on e-waste, EPR, right to repair and the circular economy; lead meetings and briefings with senior officials from authorities and ministries on regulatory updates, proposed systems, financial aspects and project progress; develop and finalize draft regulatory documents and map administrative procedures; facilitate technical sessions to define administrative processes, cost impacts, human resource needs and system changes; conduct studies on the costs of e-waste management and who funds it; prepare technical content for online learning on the ITU Academy; support onboarding of project focal points and steering meetings; participate in regular online project meetings; and prepare mission reports.
Deliverables: in-person, hybrid and/or online sessions; draft strategies, policies and regulatory documents on e-waste/EPR/circular economy; technical implementation guidelines; financial analysis of e-waste management costs, flows and potential fees or tariffs; ITU Academy learning content; mission reports.
Requirements: University degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or a related field (master's an advantage). At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental field such as e-waste management, including at least 3 at international level (a doctorate can substitute for three years). Advanced knowledge of e-waste management principles, EPR, financing mechanisms and value chain actors; proven experience engaging local and national governments and international entities; ability to design and deliver consultative workshops. Advanced English; a second UN official language at intermediate level and local languages are an advantage.
Contract: Consultant, duration to be determined, external candidates. Daily fee USD 185 to 360 depending on experience.
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the online application on the ITU careers website (https://jobs.itu.int/talentcommunity/apply/1147953755/?locale=en_US). Evaluation is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests/assessments and a competency-based interview. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Messages from non-@itu.int e-mail accounts should be disregarded.