Green Heavy-Duty Vehicle Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Green Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) Consultant to support its Sustainable Mobility Unit. Working under the Programme Management Officer for Green Freight, you will contribute to the development of reports, strategies, and stakeholder engagement tools that advance green freight initiatives across African corridors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a report on at least three South‑South knowledge exchanges among major transport corridors.
• Document technical assistance provided for the Green Freight Strategy and Action Plan for the Abidjan‑Lagos Corridor.
• Design a strategy for UNEP to support e‑BRT and e‑bus projects that can be replicated across sub‑regions.
• Produce a stakeholder‑engagement report for an HDV electrification roadmap in the SADC region.
• Develop a scale‑up concept and funding proposal to expand the UNEP Green Freight Programme.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in transport, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Experience in sustainable mobility, freight logistics, or green transport projects.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders in an international context.

Required skills

What we offer

• 6‑month contract based in Nairobi.
• Opportunity to influence green freight policies across multiple African regions.
• Collaboration with a leading global environmental authority.