EV Battery End of Life

United Nations Environment Programme

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Grade:
CON
Category:
Professional Staff
Posted Jun 22, 2026Apply by Jul 5, 2026 (8d left)

The consultant will support the Sustainable Mobility Unit in project management and delivery of outputs related to the Used EVs and Battery end-of-Life Programme, including event management, report finalization, workshop organization, grant process development, policy project finalization, and representation in webinars.

Responsibilities

  • Submit a work plan and quarterly report of advancements in project management support for the Used EVs and Battery end-of-life Programme.
  • Support update, event management plan and meeting agenda for the virtual launch event and first in-person event of the Global Partnership on EV Battery Circularity.
  • Finalize and publish reports on Used EVs import standards, Regulatory Toolbox for Used EVs and Battery end-of-Life, and EV Battery Chemical Impact report, including reviewed versions.
  • Develop agenda and secure speakers for three workshops through regional platforms of the Global Electric Mobility Programme and two subregional meetings on battery end-of-Life at EAC and ECOWAS.
  • Develop implementation plan, project tender outline and selection criteria for four competitive grant processes for battery end-of-life projects in Africa, Asia Pacific, EEWACA, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Review and improve project proposals for GEF9 E-mobility projects in two countries.
  • Finalize battery end of life policy development projects in Cameroon, Morocco and Ethiopia, submitting reviewed versions.
  • Represent the Sustainable Mobility Unit in at least one webinar related to battery end-of-Life.
  • Review at least two policy and project outputs from e-mobility projects with battery end-of-life components.

Requirements

  • An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental management, transport, engineering, international development or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • A minimum of three years’ work experience in project management is required.
  • Proven experience in analytical, presentation, and communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge on sustainable mobility is required; knowledge on Circularity or EV Battery end-of-Life is desirable.
  • Experience in stakeholder management is desirable.
  • Experience in data collection and research is desirable.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Circular Economy Principles
  • EV Battery End-of-Life
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Data Collection
  • Research
  • Event Management
  • Report Writing
  • Workshop Organization
  • Grant Process Development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Virtual Meeting Facilitation

Languages

English