Dutystation: Home based
Functional responsibilities
Policy and Regulation Advisory
Reporting
Communication
1. Policy and Regulation Advisory
Analyze the current e-waste policy and any supporting legal instruments to identify existing gaps, inconsistencies, or lack of enforceability.
Contribute to quality assurance processes by flagging strategic, operational, or regulatory risks that may affect the feasibility or sustainability of proposed technical solutions.
Contribute to the development of policy implementation roadmaps, operational procedures, compliance mechanisms, and institutional responsibilities and provide ongoing advisory support to national regulatory bodies.
Support the project’s communications and reporting on legal and policy progress.
Review reports, legal drafts, and recommendations submitted by the engaged consulting firm contracted under the project.
Support the review process of technical deliverables submitted by the engaged consulting firm by identifying areas where alignment with the National E-Waste Strategy and broader environmental policy objectives can be strengthened.
Provide technical guidance to ensure that policy and regulatory recommendations provided by the engaged consulting firm aligns with national priorities, international best practices, and project objectives.
2. Reporting
Advisory work plan with key milestones;
Gap analysis report on current e-waste policy and legal framework which will be used as baseline for the implementation of the project;
Regular technical review notes on legal firm deliverables such as ;
Legal, Institutional and Policy Assessment Report
Stakeholder Coordination Framework Design
Policy Implementation roadmap
Framework and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for Legalization, Permitting, and Inspection of E-waste Recyclers
Private Sector Engagement Framework
Technical and Financial Instrument Report
Develop regulatory roadmap and implementation support plan to ensure the proper coordination is made with the relevant stakeholders;
Technical notes on implementation options proposed by the engaged consulting firm and the relevant stakeholders ;
3. Communication
Contributing to project updates, donor reports, and presentations by providing verified environmental data and key messages.
Ad hoc calls may be scheduled as needed to review specific deliverables, reports, or indicators.
Preparing concise, accessible briefs or environmental summaries for both technical and non-technical audiences, including community stakeholders where appropriate.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree in Law, public policy or a related field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 in policy/legal advisory for environmental or waste management sectors
Experience working in the Pacific Region is an advantage.
Proven experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, preferably in developing countries
Familiarity with the PNG policy environment and legal system is highly desirable
Strong communication, facilitation, and drafting skills
Experience working with multi-stakeholder advisory groups or donor-funded projects is an advantage
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Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
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