The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UN Environment's Economy Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. Within the Economy Division, the Chemicals and Health Branch promotes joint approaches to the environment and health that demonstrate the economic, environmental and health advantages of sound chemical and waste management. The Branch works closely with governments, international organizations, industry and civil society around the world to develop solutions for the sound management of chemicals and waste. The position is located in the Industry and Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, Global Environment Facility (GEF) Unit, at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer, UNEP Global Environment Facility, Chemicals and Waste Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: