Vacancy notice no. 1951, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE). Home-based consultant roster (remote); contract duration to be determined; open to external candidates.
Background: The 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 Americas region. The projects provide technical expertise to ITU member states in Latin America, supporting the development and implementation of e-waste regulatory frameworks and promoting circular economy principles and extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the electronics sector. Future work will cover areas such as right to repair and circular procurement. Past and ongoing beneficiaries include the Dominican Republic and Paraguay.
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 of authorities and ministries on regulatory updates, proposed systems, financial aspects and project progress.
- Develop and finalize draft regulatory documents and map out administrative procedures.
- Facilitate technical sessions to define administrative processes, cost impacts, human resource needs and system changes.
- Conduct studies on the costs and financing of e-waste management.
- Prepare technical content for online learning on the ITU Academy.
- Support onboarding of project focal points and steering meetings; take part in regular online project meetings.
- Prepare mission reports and workshop summaries.
Deliverables: in-person, hybrid and 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 fees; online learning content; mission reports.
Requirements: University degree in environmental science, monitoring and assessment or a related field such as environmental engineering (a master's is an advantage). At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental field such as e-waste management, including at least 3 at the international level (a doctorate can substitute for 3 years). Proven experience working with local and national governments and international entities on environment and telecommunications. Advanced English; a second UN official language at intermediate level and knowledge of local languages are advantages. Advanced knowledge of e-waste management principles (monitoring and enforcement, financing, awareness-raising, EPR) and of the roles of value chain actors.
Remuneration: daily fee of USD 185 to 360 per working day, depending on experience.
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the on-line application through the ITU careers website (jobs.itu.int). 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 email accounts should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment.
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