Electric Mobility and Gender Consultant for Asia-Pacific
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 27/04/2026
- Location: Thailand
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Asia-Pacific Regional Mobility Lead, with close consultation with the Gender Focal Point of UNEP’s SMU, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities:
• Baseline Study on End-of-Life Management of Electric Two- and Three-Wheeler (E2/3W) Batteries in Asia-Pacific, covering three countries, including methodology, stakeholder mapping, regulatory analysis, mapping of end-of-life pathways (collection, repair, reuse, repurposing, recycling), scalability assessment, and regionally applicable recommendations.
• Gender-Transformative Technician Training Framework (5–7 pages), drawing on lessons from six BMZ pilot projects- Kenya, Uganda, Vietnam, Indonesia, Ecuador and Colombia
• Delivery of a Regional Thematic Accelerator on Industry and Gender in E-Mobility, grounded in the Industry and Investor Handbook for E-Mobility and Gender, in close collaboration with GIZ, a designated local partner, and regional partners, including an agenda, participant list, background materials, and a comprehensive event report capturing key insights and next steps.
• Support Regional Knowledge Development and Dissemination on Gender and E-Mobility Industry, including the development of knowledge products and case studies capturing key outcomes from the regional industry event, documenting stories, business cases, and lessons learned on advancing women’s participation across the e-mobility value chain.
• Implementation support to BMZ-Funded Programme Phase III in Indonesia, focused on increasing women’s participation in the e-mobility sector, including documented stakeholder engagement at national and municipal levels, meeting notes, activity updates, and inputs to programme reports in line with BMZ and UNEP requirements. Including a guidance note on institutionalizing gender-responsive training pathways in Indonesia.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the SMU Asia-Pacific portfolio, including preparation of presentations, stakeholder correspondence, and other documentation as requested
Qualifications/special skills
• Baseline Study on End-of-Life Management of Electric Two- and Three-Wheeler (E2/3W) Batteries in Asia-Pacific, covering three countries, including methodology, stakeholder mapping, regulatory analysis, mapping of end-of-life pathways (collection, repair, reuse, repurposing, recycling), scalability assessment, and regionally applicable recommendations.
• Gender-Transformative Technician Training Framework (5–7 pages), drawing on lessons from six BMZ pilot projects- Kenya, Uganda, Vietnam, Indonesia, Ecuador and Colombia
• Delivery of a Regional Thematic Accelerator on Industry and Gender in E-Mobility, grounded in the Industry and Investor Handbook for E-Mobility and Gender, in close collaboration with GIZ, a designated local partner, and regional partners, including an agenda, participant list, background materials, and a comprehensive event report capturing key insights and next steps.
• Support Regional Knowledge Development and Dissemination on Gender and E-Mobility Industry, including the development of knowledge products and case studies capturing key outcomes from the regional industry event, documenting stories, business cases, and lessons learned on advancing women’s participation across the e-mobility value chain.
• Implementation support to BMZ-Funded Programme Phase III in Indonesia, focused on increasing women’s participation in the e-mobility sector, including documented stakeholder engagement at national and municipal levels, meeting notes, activity updates, and inputs to programme reports in line with BMZ and UNEP requirements. Including a guidance note on institutionalizing gender-responsive training pathways in Indonesia.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the SMU Asia-Pacific portfolio, including preparation of presentations, stakeholder correspondence, and other documentation as requested
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, sustainable transport, urban planning, or related fields.
A first level degree with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least 5 years of experience working on sustainable transport, electric mobility, and/or gender is required. Proven expertise in sustainable transport projects within Asia-Pacific is required.
Solid understanding of electric mobility technologies, trends, and policy frameworks is required. Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, technical writing, presentation, and effective communication are required.
A first level degree with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least 5 years of experience working on sustainable transport, electric mobility, and/or gender is required. Proven expertise in sustainable transport projects within Asia-Pacific is required.
Solid understanding of electric mobility technologies, trends, and policy frameworks is required. Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, technical writing, presentation, and effective communication are required.
English and French are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
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