Consultor para la elaboración del documento analítico y metodológico sobre la relación entre la estructura productiva de Colombia y su impacto ambiental

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), which was established to promote economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization focuses on improving the living standards of the region's population through various initiatives, including statistical analysis and environmental policy development. CEPAL operates in multiple countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, working with national governments and other stakeholders to enhance statistical capacities and promote sustainable development. The organization employs a diverse team of professionals dedicated to addressing regional challenges and fostering collaboration among member states.

Job Overview:
The position involves the development of an analytical document that examines the relationship between Colombia's productive structure and its environmental impact. This role is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of officials from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) in Colombia and other entities. The consultant will contribute to the technical assistance activities outlined in CEPAL's work plan for 2026, particularly focusing on improving climate change statistics and indicators in Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will work on creating a database related to environmental linkages and will be expected to provide evidence-based recommendations for green productive transformation policies. This position is home-based, allowing for flexibility in work location while ensuring that the consultant meets the project's objectives and deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key activities:

• Develop a database on environmental linkages that includes matrices of multipliers and corresponding indices for variables such as production, employment, imports, value added, and environmental accounts (including emissions and resource use). This database will build upon existing national and environmental accounts.
• Create a descriptive note for the environmental linkages database, documenting the construction process and the calculation methods for the derived indicators. This task requires analytical formulation and technical programming to generate new indicators.
• Develop computational codes for calculating the indicators contained in the database.
• Prepare an analytical document detailing the relationship between the country's productive structure and its environmental impact, incorporating policy recommendations based on empirical evidence. The consultant must ensure that all work is original and properly credited, and they must adhere to the editorial guidelines set by CEPAL. Additionally, the consultant is expected to maintain regular communication with the CEPAL team and deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:
The consultant must possess a bachelor's degree in Economics or a related field, with a desirable specialization in environmental matters. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in economic development research is required. The consultant should have knowledge of input-output matrices and their applications for structural economic analysis. Proficiency in standard software applications, particularly MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams, is essential, along with familiarity with computational tools such as R, Stata, or Python. Experience in environmental policy management and the development of frameworks for the Conference of the Parties (COP) is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Economics or a closely related discipline. A specialization in environmental studies or related fields is highly desirable, as it will enhance the consultant's ability to analyze and provide insights into the environmental aspects of economic structures.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of relevant experience in research related to economic development. This experience should include a strong background in statistical analysis and the application of economic models, particularly in the context of environmental issues. Familiarity with environmental policy frameworks and the ability to engage with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders is also important.

Languages:
The consultant must have excellent command of the Spanish language, as all reports and documentation will be required in Spanish. Additionally, an intermediate level of English is necessary to facilitate communication and understanding of relevant literature and resources.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based, allowing the consultant to work from their place of residence. The expected duration of the consultancy is from September 14, 2026, to March 12, 202

• There are no fees associated with the recruitment process, and the United Nations does not charge applicants at any stage. The organization emphasizes that all work produced under this consultancy will be the intellectual property of CEPAL, and the consultant must ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and standards.