UNEP is seeking to engage a consultant for the position of GLAD mapping coordinator to design and validate the blueprint for the system required for the development of a common system to map the elementary flows (EF) lists from major LCA databases to organize and manage a central nomenclature list of elementary flows. The mapping coordinator will need to engage with and coordinate inputs from various groups of stakeholders such as the GLAD Technical Management Group and Working Groups, the Global LCA Impact Assessment Method (GLAM) task forces, major software providers, database developers, method developers, etc.

The consultancy position is placed within the Life Cycle Initiative, hosted by UN Environment Programme.

Deadline to apply: 31 March 2023

Result of Service

The consultant is expected to carry out the following activities:

  • Become familiar with the work already undertaken as part of the first phase of the GLAD nomenclature project
  • Participate/coordinate the GLAD Nomenclature working group meetings
  • Master the content of the GLAD Nomenclature Resource Package available on GitHub
  • Participate, as learning, in the maintenance and updates of the GitHub Nomenclature Resource Package that will be conducted by the members of the Nomenclature Working Group (e.g., versions updates for EF (3.1), ecoinvent (3.9) and IDEA (3.2))
  • Be responsible for coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and managing the systematic maintenance of the GitHub Resource Package (including updates and addition of further resources)
  • Attend the GLAD/GLAM meetings and report progress to the GLAD TMG, ensuring concrete synergies are put in place
  • Map what are the key issues limiting interoperability and develop how GLAD/GLAM can contribute to addressing these challenges
  • Design and validate the blueprint for the system required for the development of a common system to map the elementary flows (EF) lists from major LCA databases For that:
    • Engage with and coordinate inputs from various groups of stakeholders such as the GLAD Technical Management Group and Working Groups, the Global LCA Impact Assessment Method (GLAM) task forces, major software providers, database developers, method developers. This includes and is not limited to identify suitable dates, setting-up bilateral and as well multi-stakeholder meetings to gain consensus, drafting agenda, circulate minutes/key action items; conduct follow-ups
    • Organize validation workshop for the blueprint, including the draft governance structure and sustainability strategy
    • Develop, with inputs from key stakeholders, governance rules and procedures on maintaining the common system, call for proposal to select the organization that will maintain and govern the common system, including evaluation criteria and soring template.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

12 months, renewable for one additional year depending on performance and funds availability

More information and to apply

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=202726