Project Concept Development Consultant

Result of ServiceThe consultant will provide hands-on technical support to selected ASEAN countries to ensure that at least 2 GFC concept notes are submitted and of high quality, aligned with the revised submission format, and ready in December 2025. Work LocationHome-based / Working remotely (Asia-Pacific Region) Expected duration1 month Duties and Responsibilities1. Familiarize with the new GFC Fund process and develop a workplan - Review the latest GFC Fund guidance, templates, and eligibility criteria for country concept note submissions. - Participate in briefing calls with UNEP to clarify procedures, priorities, and available technical support. - Prepare a workplan on activities to be carried out. 2. Review existing country drafts - Review and assess the existing draft concept notes prepared by Laos and Cambodia in the previous funding round. - Identify content that can be transposed into the new template and areas requiring improvement or further development. 3. Support countries in revising and transposing draft concept notes - Work with national focal points and relevant ministries to adapt existing drafts into the new GFC format. - Strengthen technical content, ensuring consistency with national chemicals management priorities, GFC objectives, and regional cooperation opportunities. - Ensure that proposed activities and outcomes are clearly articulated, measurable, and aligned with GFC’s results framework and recommendations for successful submissions. 4. Provide targeted capacity support to countries - Conduct virtual working sessions or bilateral calls with country teams to clarify requirements and guide the drafting process. - Ensure good communication and understanding for full incorporation of country needs. - Provide advice on articulating national priorities, expected results, and partnerships in line with GFC objectives. 5. Finalize and quality-assure draft concept notes - Review near-final drafts for completeness, coherence, and adherence to GFC templates and criteria. - Provide detailed editorial and substantive comments to ensure high-quality final submissions. - Ensure relevant feedback from the national counterparts are reflected in the final concepts. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Health, Environment, Policy or Natural Sciences with a proven professional experience is required. Chemistry, technology or related field. A doctorate in Sustainable Development, Environment, or Health is an asset. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in chemicals and waste management, policy development, chemical governance or related environmental programmes is required. Strong understanding of chemicals and waste issues in the ASEAN region and relevant institutional frameworks is required. Excellent analytical, writing and editorial skills are required. Proven experience in preparing or supporting international funding proposals is an asset. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with government counterparts and international partners is an asset. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Oral and written fluency in an ASEAN language is an asset. 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.