[Hiring] Sustainability Data Management Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF Supply Division seeks to initiate Phase 1 (Scoping and Design) of a Sustainability Data Management (SDM) system to address a critical gap in its ability to systematically collect, verify, analyze, and report sustainability data across its supply chain.

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop the foundational elements of an SDM system, including:

• Data requirements
• Verification methodologies
• Governance structures
• An implementation roadmap

This will enable UNICEF to strengthen ESG risk management, meet increasing donor expectations, and support data-driven procurement decisions and effective monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• Masters in Sustainability Analytics, ESG, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Sustainable Development, or related field is required
• Minimum 5 years experience in sustainability projects and/or management
• Demonstrable experience in sustainability reporting, desirable if such experience is in supply chain management
• Experience with gathering, validating, and managing large datasets, particularly sustainability-related data (e.g., energy usage, emissions, waste)
• Experience in building systems that monitor compliance with environmental standards and certifications
• Experience in using data to benchmark sustainability performance against industry standards or peers
• Experience in ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and completeness through effective quality control measures
• Experience with tools and software for sustainability modeling is desirable, but not required

Requirements

• Solid understanding of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ESG and sustainability frameworks such as GRI, CDP, SASB, and ISO 14001
• Knowledge of LCA methodology for assessing environmental impacts of products/services across their entire lifecycle
• Knowledge of global environmental and social regulations affecting data collection and reporting, such as TCFD
• Strong project management abilities, including experience with project planning and execution
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate sustainability data into actionable insights
• Technical report writing skills
• Ability to work with various teams (e.g., IT, technical and commercial profiles of procurement centers) to ensure data is collected and managed efficiently
• Language Requirements: English

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers a diverse and passionate culture.