International Consultant, Support Groundwork to Inform Circular End-of-Life Management of Cold Chain Equipment/CCE, Pilot in Mozambique
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
Together with the Ministry of Health (MoH), UNICEF will implement an innovative pilot focused on establishing safe, environmentally sound, and circular end-of-life management pathways for the safe disposal of Cold Chain Equipment (CCE). The pilot aims to promote circular economic approaches, including the reuse of parts, refurbishment, and responsible recycling of such products, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. It will also generate evidence and operational insights to inform scalable national strategies. To inform this pilot, UNICEF seeks one (1) International Consultant to support with initial groundwork to inform this pilot in the context of Mozambique.
Responsibilities
The International Consultant will support the initial groundwork to inform the pilot on circular end-of-life management of Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) in Mozambique. This will involve conducting research and analysis to understand the current landscape of CCE disposal, identifying key stakeholders, and assessing existing policies and regulations related to waste management and environmental compliance. The consultant will also explore opportunities for circular economy approaches, such as parts reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling, and evaluate their feasibility within the Mozambican context. Furthermore, the consultant will contribute to developing recommendations for the pilot design, ensuring alignment with UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi CCE guidelines, as well as international environmental standards. This includes generating evidence and operational insights to inform scalable national strategies for CCE end-of-life management.
Work Experience
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including experience working in sub-Saharan Africa. Strong analytical, facilitation, and report writing skills are essential.
Skills
Cold chain systems or refrigeration technologies, Waste management and environmental compliance, Refrigerant management, End-of-life management of refrigeration and cooling equipment, Circular economy or resource efficiency initiatives, Familiarity with UNICEF, WHO and Gavi CCE guidelines, International environmental standards, Analytical skills, Facilitation skills, Report writing skills