Gender-Inclusive Investment and Industry Strategies for E-Mobility at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The consultant will also design a complementary Regional Accelerator Methodology that provides a standardized yet adaptable framework to guide the application of the Handbook in a regional event series co-hosted by UNEP and GIZ. In close consultation with the Gender Focal Point of UNEP’s SMU, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

• Develop the Gender and E-Mobility Investor and Industry Handbook Produce a practical, strategic guide for investors and industry leaders that combines evidence, key metrics, and case studies to show how gender inclusion drives business performance, innovation and market growth in the e-mobility sector.
• The Handbook will include gender-responsive KPIs and examples of how inclusive business models can attract concessional and blended finance while de-risking investments.
• Develop the Regional Accelerator Methodology Translate the Handbook into a concise, step-by-step framework to guide its regional application.
• The Methodology will support the UNEP–GIZ Regional Accelerator Series by helping participants apply the Handbook, foster policy–industry dialogue and mobilize investment for gender-inclusive e-mobility solutions.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, sustainable transport, development economics, finance, business, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least 5 years of experience working in sustainable finance, impact investment, or venture capital, particularly in designing or advising gender-responsive or inclusive investment strategies is required
• Strong understanding of developing emerging market contexts, including knowledge of market dynamics, financing barriers, and enabling conditions for e-mobility adoption is required
• Experience developing strategic publications, toolkits, or investor guides for international organizations, donors or private-sector partners is required
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex policy and financial concepts into clear, practical guidance
• Solid understanding of gender-responsive investment and business models and their application to low-carbon mobility transitions is required
• Excellent coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills is required