Green Technologies Consultant

Result of ServiceThe consultant will develop structured, interactive training materials of six engaging and interactive online courses as part of the Regional Training Program on Green Technologies and business models. The consultant will design the courses to be hosted on ESCWA’s Learning Management System (LMS), focusing on Renewable energy, Agricultural Technologies and Digital Agricultural Technologies, ensuring they are optimized for self-paced digital learning in Arabic, English, and French. The course will include interactive elements such as quizzes and assignments, along with additional resources and reading materials to support learner engagement and understanding. Below are the main deliverables: Milestone 1: Training Material Development and Multilingual Content Preparation • Deliver the script and storyboard for an online course on Renewable Energy in French (Including testing and verification) o Module 1: Core renewable energy technologies  Bioenergy, Photovoltaics , Solar Thermal Energy, wind Energy o Module 2 : Emerging and integrated technologies  Power to Heat, Power to Hydrogen o Module 3: Smart energy management and digital Innovation  Internet of Things (IoT), Electric-Vehicle Smart Charging, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data o Module 4: Energy storage and market innovations  Blockchain, Behind-The-Meter Batteries (BTM) o Module 5: renewable energy success stories of businesses in the Arab region • Deliver the script and storyboard for an online course on Agricultural Technologies in French and Arabic (Including testing and verification) o Module 1: Green Fertilizers  Composting, vermicomposting, green manure, biochar o Module 2: Rainwater Harvesting  Courtyards water harvesting, micro-catchment systems, micro-catchment systems, Flood water harvesting systems o Module 3: Solar Dryers  Direct Solar Dryers, Indirect Solar Dryers, Hybrid Solar Dryers o Module 4: Extending Shelf Life of Food and Agricultural Products through Bio-Conservation  Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), Antifungal compound, Antimicrobials from animal sources, Bacteriophages, Antimicrobials derived from plants o Module 5: Small-Scale Food Processing (Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy Products)  Fruits and Vegetables Processes (drying, fermentation, etc.), dairy Products (pasteurization, Butter and Ghee Production) o Module 6: Agricultural Technologies Success Stories from businesses in the Arab region • Deliver the script and storyboard for an online course on Digital Agricultural Technologies in English, Arabic, and French (Including testing and verification) o Module 1: The Internet of Agricultural Things (IoT) in Modern Farming  IoT Ecosystem in Agriculture, IoT Technology in Agriculture, applications of IoT in Agriculture o Module 2: Data Technologies in Agriculture  Data types and machine learning algorithms, data Applications in the agriculture sector o Module 3: Distributed Ledger Technologies in Agriculture  Components of DLT Systems, DLT Applications in Agriculture o Module 4 : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Agriculture  Types of Agricultural Drones, components and Sensors, agricultural Applications o Module 5 : Robotics and Mobile Apps in Agriculture  Smart Farming Technologies, mobile Apps for Agriculture o Module 6: Agricultural Technologies Success Stories from businesses in the Arab region • Incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes and assignments to enhance learner engagement and retention • Provide additional resources and reading materials to support learners’ understanding and application of course concepts. Milestone 2: Success Story Documentation • Success stories selection o A document identifying at least six impactful green technology implementations across the Arab region • Filming and Production Plan o A detailed schedule and production brief covering:  Selected locations and stakeholders  Storyboarding or script outlines for video shoots  Required multimedia assets (e.g., drone footage, interviews) Milestone 3: Prepare verification guideline documentation to verify the designed courses Creating detailed documentation that outlines the guidelines and procedures for verifying the designed courses. Milestone 4: Promoting the Green Entrepreneurship Training Course Identifying target universities with strong entrepreneurship programs and gathering contact information. Crafting a compelling message highlighting the benefits of the course and sending it to the identified contacts is crucial. Monitoring enrollment numbers will help measure the effectiveness of the outreach efforts. Work LocationRemotely Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) is implementing a regional training program on green technologies and sustainable business models across the Arab region. As part of this program, ETC aims to develop accessible training materials to support entrepreneurs and SMEs in adopting environmentally friendly technologies and practices. The consultant will play a key role in transforming technical knowledge into structured, engaging online courses. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will ensure timely, high-quality delivery of assigned tasks in compliance with ESCWA's guidelines. Key responsibilities include: 1. Training Material Development and Multilingual Content Preparation o Convert ESCWA technical manuals on green technologies and sustainable business models into structured, pedagogically sound, and application-oriented training content o Focus on practical applications of resource efficiency and green technology integration o Produce and adapt materials in Arabic, English, and French, ensuring technical accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and regional relevance o Tailor content to different learning needs and contexts across regions 2. Success Story Documentation o Research and identify impactful green technology implementations in the Arab region o Coordinate filming and production of selected case studies o Integrate multimedia success stories into training materials 3. Course Testing and Verification o Evaluate and confirm the designs, conduct pre-launch testing of the course, and develop guidance materials for testing and verification. 4. Promoting the Green Entrepreneurship Training Course o Support promoting the upcoming Green Entrepreneurship Training Course by reaching out to entrepreneurship students at universities to encourage their enrollment Supervision & Coordination: The consultant will report to the Executive Director of ETC and collaborate with ESCWA's project teams. Qualifications/special skillsA Master degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, business management, business administration, Nonprofit Management, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Urban Planning, and Communication Studies or related field is required. A PhD is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree or proof of work experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in roles related to environmental management, green technologies, sustainability, renewable energy, or sustainable business practices is required. Proficiency with client engagement and stakeholder management, as the consultant will often interact with clients, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions is required. Experience with project management or involvement in similar projects, including successful implementation and achievement of project goals is required. Proven ability to analyze complex problems related to sustainability and green technologies and develop innovative solutions is desirable. Proficiency in relevant technical areas such as renewable energy systems, environmental impact assessments, water engineering, waste management, or sustainable supply chain management is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic, English and French is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.