Vacancy: international expert on wastewater emerging pollutants in Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine

UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) is recruiting an International Expert to support on addressing emerging water pollutants (pharmaceuticals, PFAS, plastics, and microplastics) in Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

UNIDO is a member of the EU4Green Recovery East consortium partners –  a regional EU-funded programme (€21.3 million, 2025-2028) that supports Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries in making environmental policies and cooperation more effective and better aligned with their development goals.

The home-based assignment involves facilitating regional dialogue among stakeholders and developing three National Action Plans aligned with updated EU environmental directives, including the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 2024 and the Zero Pollution Ambition.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Water Management, or related field; 7+ years of experience in wastewater management and industrial pollution control; expertise in emerging pollutants and EU regulatory frameworks (UWWTD, Zero Pollution Ambition); strong facilitation and analytical skills with international project experience; and fluency in written and spoken English is required (working knowledge of Russian is desirable).

The deadline for application is 27 January.

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