Under the supervision of the Senior Scientific Specialist SCYCLE for Statistics, the incumbent shall:

1. Perform research on the Future availability of secondary raw materials:
   • Contribute to the research under the Horizon Europe The Future Availability of Secondary Raw Materials (FutuRaM) project by quantifying, mapping, and Characterizing the Stock and Waste Flow for secondary (with special focus on, critical) raw materials in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment up to 2050 in the European Union and globally.
   • In particular, the construction of concepts, methods and mathematical models, data gathering, data cleaning, harmonizing, apply relevant validation, relevant modelling and gap filling methods. It includes the mass of products placed on the market, material compositions, lifespans, current stocks, and waste electronic and electronical equipment (WEEE) generation, separate (formal) collection, collection in mixed waste streams (for instance in municipal solid waste, or metal scrap), exports of used items, transboundary movement of waste, and other undocumented waste flows. This includes the resources that are present in WEEE, and actually recovered amounts. The datasets and methods developed in the  ProSUM | Prospecting Secondary raw materials in the Urban mine and Mining wastes (prosumproject.eu) Project will be extended to new products likely to enter the market post 2022 and phase out existing products in the various scenarios and adapted where needed.
   • Coordinate the input and build conceptual interrelations with the other waste streams in the project (Waste batteries, End-of-Life Vehicles; Mining waste; Slags and Ashes; and Construction and Demolition Waste).
   • Contribute and align to the conceptual development of the FutuRaM project which includes reporting structures, and data gathering, validation, modelling of data gaps to improve the raw materials knowledge base on secondary raw materials, with a focus on critical raw materials, and contribute to drafting a proposal on EU statistics on secondary raw materials.
   • Contribute to the environmental and socioeconomic impacts and bottlenecks of future secondary raw materials recovery.
   • Contribute to the dissemination and exploitation of project outcomes via a systematic and transparent Secondary Raw Materials Knowledge Base, which enables fact-based decision making in the EU and third countries .
2. Support project management by:
   • Leading the work package on quantifying, mapping, and Characterizing the secondary (including critical) in  the Stock and Waste Flows.
   • Work on day-to-day basis with the other UNITAR project members, and reporting overall progress to the Scientific coordinator of the project, who is inter-alia Senior Scientific Specialist Statistics with SCYCLE.
   • Contribute to any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

The Incumbent’s work implies frequent Interaction with the following actors such as the project partners in the FutuRaM project, other researchers, representatives of statistical organizations, governmental representatives etc. which may, at times, require more than routine exchanges in order to clarify administrative procedures: 

• Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships;
• Leads research meetings relates in the project;
• The incumbent will provide technical advice and assistance to program partners as required.

The incumbent will be expected to affect the overall execution of the FutuRaM project and teams' reputation and success with functions cover the following: 

• Perform research, and contribute to the successful delivery of datasets, writing of deliverables for the The Future Availability of Secondary Raw Materials project;
• Professional participation and effective coordination with technical teams, including coordination with internal and external researchers and stakeholders;
• Team management for quality and delivery of results;
• Contribute to the management of subordinates in the project implementation, monitoring and assessment;
• Contribute to outreach activities; such as, seminars, etc.

• Professionalism – In-depth knowledge of and experience in research project management related to knowledge management, including knowledge of and experience with stakeholder analysis, needs assessments, third party monitoring; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows pride in work and in achievements, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Integrity – Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors, acts without consideration of personal gain, resists undue political pressure in decision-making, does not abuse power or authority, stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular, takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
• Respect for Diversity – Works effectively with people from all backgrounds, and treats all people with dignity and respect, treats men and women equally, shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses and does not discriminate against any individual or group.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, listens to correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication, tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience, and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda, supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position, shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.  
• Planning and Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocated appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Leadership - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Managing Performance - Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each project member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education - Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in one or more of the following: environment, chemistry, industrial ecology, chemistry, data science, environmental engineering, or other equivalent related technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the research area of environment, sustainable consumption and production, statistics, of waste and e-waste and any other relevant fields
• A minimum of three years of working experience in the area of material flow accounting or mass balances at global, regional or national level
• Experience in research project implementation and planning is required
• Proficiency in data processing and programming is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Experience in projections is desirable
• Experience in the area of and/or the management of WEEE is desirable
• Experience in writing of project deliverables is desirable

Language Skills - Proficiency in English is required