UNEP Chemicals Roster of
Consultants and Individual Contractors1

UNEP Chemicals maintains a database of professional consultants, individual contractors and general service assistants interested in participating in programs or projects executed worldwide.  These projects are aimed at:

·        helping countries build their national capacity to ensure the safe production, use, and disposal of chemicals;

·        promoting and disseminating state-of-art information on chemical management; and

·        facilitating global action directed to reduce and/or eliminate risks from chemicals.

This database is drawn on in identifying potential consultants, individual contractors or support staff.

Professional Consultants (requires university degree)

These are individuals with a recognized authority or specialisation in a specific field, engaged by the United Nations (UN) under temporary contract in an advisory or consultative capacity.  They serve in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a government or of any other authority external to the UN.  They are neither staff members nor officials under the regulations of the United Nations.

Consultants are selected among highly qualified candidates in their specific field of expertise.  Academic and professional credentials will be verified prior to the issuance of the contract.  Additionally, core competencies like creativity, technological awareness, ability for team working, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment are considered essential. Familiarity with chemicals and working experience in developing countries will be an advantage. Proficiency in one official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is essential, with fluency in other UN official languages an asset.

Individuals interested in being considered in any future selection, please notify UNEP Chemicals by registering on-line through the following link:

Registration

Companies

Companies wishing to offer their services are required to submit their offer by mail, to the following address: UNEP Chemicals, 11-13, chemin des Anémones, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland, or by email (chemicals@unep.ch), or by fax (+41 22 797 3460

Individual Contractors (requires university degree or equivalent)

These are individuals engaged by the United Nations under temporary contract to provide expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task. The work assignment involves full-time or part time functions similar to those of staff members, such as provision of translation, editing, training, and part-time maintenance services.

Individuals interested in being considered in any future selection, please notify UNEP Chemicals by registering on-line through the following link:

Registration

General Service Temporary Assistance (requires high school)

General Service temporary staff provides assistance in administrative and personnel support services. The work assignments involve full-time or part time functions similar to those of general service staff members. All applicants must have completed secondary (high school) education. Depending on the position, they may be required to have additional qualifications. 

Applicants to secretarial or clerical services are required to be fluent in English or French; a good working knowledge of any of the UN official languages would be an advantage. They should have good knowledge of office software such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with the UN procedures and the possession of the UN typing test certificate will be an asset.

Individuals interested in being considered in any future selection, please notify UNEP Chemicals by registering on-line through the following link:

Registration