Expert on GHG projections and mitigation scenario development

Overview

The role involves providing technical input for GHG projections and mitigation scenario development, contributing to the completion of project deliverables and reports.

Tasks Summary

• Co-developing stocktaking reports, including mapping procedures, institutional arrangements, and needs assessments.
• Co-developing validation workshop reports.
• Preparing reports on selected tools for emissions projections.
• Developing reports on baseline projections using selected GHG projection tools.
• Co-developing stakeholder validation workshop reports and improvement plans.
• Co-developing stakeholder consultation workshop reports for policy and measure identification.
• Preparing reports on detailed GHG projection/scenario results and GHG targets.
• Co-developing final validation workshop and socialization of the framework.
• Co-developing final project reports including lessons learned and achievements.

Experience Requirements

• Proven working experience in climate/environment protection minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience in working with diverse GHG projections methodologies and tools, especially the ones used for climate planning and reporting under the PA agreement, minimum 10 years.
• Proven experience in identifying mitigation policies and measures, modeling GHG mitigation scenarios, minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience of working with international development projects, national and local stakeholder engagement related to climate mitigation, minimum 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience in GHG emission accounting, preparation of national communications and biennial update report /Biennial Transparency Report is an added advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Advance university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in the natural and social sciences.
• A Bachelor degree with a relevant combination of two years of additional experience related to the position may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Demonstrable knowledge of 2006 IPCC Guidelines, 2019 Refinements to the 2016 IPPC guidelines, 2003 good practice guidelines including Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines of the Enhanced Transparency Framework.
• Excellent knowledge of the climate change policy and processes.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 9 months

Work Modality: Local Zambia/regional based

Remuneration: