Regional Sand and Dust Storm Masterplan Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an experienced consultant to lead the development of a Regional Masterplan to combat sand and dust storms (SDS) across West Asia. The consultant will work remotely, reporting to the UNEP West Asia Project Manager and collaborating with the National Centre for Meteorology and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on SDS sources, hotspots, drivers and mitigation measures in West Asia.
• Develop criteria for identifying and categorising SDS hotspots and produce concise hotspot profiles.
• Draft the Regional Masterplan, coordinating inputs from experts on economic valuation, health impacts and mitigation measures.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and regional consultations to gather technical inputs and feedback.
• Refine and finalise the Masterplan, ensuring it serves as a policy and technical guide for national and local actions.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Climate Science, Land/Water Management or related field; PhD desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in land and water management, environmental consulting or related fields.
• Proven experience providing technical guidance, capacity‑building programmes and multistakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of environmental issues and SDS dynamics in West Asia.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.