Environmental Expert – Technical Guidance for Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is seeking an Environmental Expert to provide technical guidance for the development of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (BST). This remote, four‑month consultancy will support technical specialists and service providers, ensuring that environmental objectives are fully integrated into the taxonomy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical input on BST environmental objectives and review deliverables from sectoral and thematic technical groups.
• Verify that feedback from coordinators and group members on circular economy and biodiversity is incorporated into final documents.
• Supply strategic information to coordinators for progress reporting to inter‑ministerial and supervisory committees.
• Contribute to the integration of UN core values, human‑rights based approach, gender equality, and leaving no one behind throughout the consultancy.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in environmental sustainability, preferably with experience in taxonomy development or sustainable finance.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles and biodiversity considerations.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, delivering high‑quality technical analysis within tight timelines.

Required skills