CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TECHNICAL STUDY ON ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING RELATED TO THE UTILIZATION OF GENETIC RESOURCES, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND DIGITAL SEQUENCE INFORMATION at UN Environment Programme

Consultant to Conduct a Technical Study on Access and Benefit-Sharing related to the Utilization of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Digital Sequence Information

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 283674

Job Network : -

Job Family : ENV

Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors, CON

Recruitment Type : Consultant

Duty Station : MONTREAL

Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme

Date Posted : Aug 27, 2026

Deadline : Sep 16, 2026

Result of Service

The purpose of the consultancy is to deliver a technical study of the experiences of indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to access and benefit-sharing frameworks and practices related to genetic resources, traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources, and digital sequence information on genetic resources, and a draft action plan in relation to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with the genetic resources held by indigenous peoples and local communities to support the implementation of the Convention. The work will be carried out in three main steps: first, preparation of a draft technical study and draft plan of action; second, facilitation and analysis of a peer review process involving Parties, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders; and third, preparation of the final technical study and plan of action, taking into account the comments and inputs received, as appropriate.

Work Location

Expected duration

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications/special Skills

Languages

Additional Information

No Fee