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UNEP Mercury Consultant - Oral Health Expert
United Nations
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 7 hours ago (29 Sep 2026) Updated about 7 hours ago
Job Description
The UNEP Mercury Consultant will provide expert guidance on phasing out dental amalgam through policy development, legislation, and health insurance mechanisms. The role involves researching best practices, engaging stakeholders, and preparing technical documents for the Global Environment Facility project.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Dentistry, or related field
- • Experience in policy development and health‑related environmental projects
- • Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- • Knowledge of dental materials and regulatory processes
- • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international settings
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Conduct research on alternatives to dental amalgam and associated health impacts
- • Develop policy recommendations and legislative frameworks for amalgam phase‑out
- • Engage with health insurers, regulators, and professional bodies to promote adoption
- • Prepare technical reports and project deliverables for GEF funding
- • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones are met