Urban Mobility Consultant (Share the Road)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.

Role Overview

The Urban Mobility Consultant (Share the Road) will work in close consultation with the UNEP Sustainable Mobility Unit Active Mobility, Digitalisation & Integration Team Leader, and other members of the Sustainable Mobility Unit and stakeholders. This role focuses on advancing active mobility, digitalisation, and modal integration within the framework of the Global E-mobility Project.

Specific Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

Activity 1. Develop the Terms of Reference and Workplan for a Thematic Working Group on Active Mobility, Digitalisation & Integration as part of the Global E-mobility Project.

• This activity will formalize a community of practice on the intersection of e-mobility, active mobility, digitalization, and modal integration.
• The consultant will develop the full Terms of Reference for the working group, including its objectives, governance, and expected outputs.
• This will include drafting a proposed membership list, leveraging existing contacts and platforms from the Global E-mobility project to ensure a diverse and expert cohort.

Activity 2. Develop a comprehensive 5-year calendar for the working group and related workshops/trainings.

• The calendar must ensure structured momentum, capacity development and inclusive validation for all related knowledge products which are developed under the framework of the working group over time.
• The calendar should include regular virtual working group meetings (at least two per year).

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in transport, urban development, or related fields 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.

Experience and Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working in sustainable/urban mobility, including electric mobility and active mobility, is required.
• Experience working with UN agencies is required.
• Proven working experience with national and city governments in Africa is required.
• Understanding and experience with the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility is required.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation is required.
• Proven experience in excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
• Proven experience in research and data collection is required.