Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Environment Unit, the Researcher will be responsible for the following:

• Substantively participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects in the areas of 3R, resource efficiency and waste management; Conduct independent research to analyze issues and challenges faced by countries in advancing 3R, resource efficiency and sustainable waste management and provide policy insights to corrective and innovative solutions to address these challenges;
• Coordinate publication of State of 3R assessment reports on a regular basis and make them available as technical input to policy consultations at the Regional 3R Forum in Asia-Pacific;
• Make use of the externally available or in-house knowledge-base and information to carry out regular assessment of 3R policy implementation in Asia-Pacific in line with the Goals of the Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023);
• Write policy relevant research papers, background papers, country case analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to 3R related publications, etc.
• Coordinate with international experts and resource persons and national and international organizations in developing required sections of the State of 3R assessment reports as an input to the Regional 3R Forum in Asia-Pacific;
• Research and analyze data and information issue in relation to the indicators of the Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) and State of 3R assessments;
• Strengthen in-house knowledge-base in 3R and resource efficiency related areas utilizing data, information, expertise available from diverse sources, including country sources;
• Provide substantive support in organizing the Regional 3R Forums in Asia-Pacific and related processes, etc.
• Participate in field missions, and drafts mission summaries, etc.
• Establish networks with Japanese as well as internationally recognized resource institutions and experts and private sector in 3R areas for collaborative activities, including capacity building and technical cooperation targeting developing countries and cities;
• Build synergy between Regional 3R Forum in Asia-Pacific and the International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management Services of Local Authorities (IPLA)' a SDG partnership; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in science, engineering, science policy or management related field (preferably related to environment or natural resources management or any development sector). A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation; previous work experience with government in areas of 3R, circular economy, resource efficiency and waste management would be an asset.

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualification and experience.  This position carries a salary ranging from JPY330,000 to JPY400,000 per month, which shall be decided based on a candidate's academic and professional backgrounds. (No commuting allowances; nor social allowances will be paid).  UNCRD does not provide any costs for a candidate to move to and settle in Nagoya.

Please send a completed UN Personal History Profile (PHP)  to the following address by either postal mail or e-mail, detailing relevant education and professional experiences, together with a cover letter indicating your motivation for applying for the position.

Application should reach us no later than midnight on 20 April 2019 (Japan local time)

             United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)

              1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-001, Japan

              E-mail:                 recruit@uncrd.or.jp

              Fax:                     +81-52-561-9375

Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered.

Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.  No individual acknowledgement will be sent.