Expert on Sustainable Development (SD) methodologies

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 06 May 2026 17 days left

Overview

The role involves providing technical input and developing deliverables for a project focused on strengthening national capacity for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission projections and tracking Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) implementation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Co-develop stocktaking reports, including mapping procedures, institutional arrangements, and gap assessments.
  • Co-develop validation workshop reports.
  • Develop reports on the approach and results of using the Sustainable Development (SD) Methodology, including assessment of SD indicators.
  • Provide training and develop reports on training national stakeholders on the use of SD and GHG indicators.
  • Co-develop final validation workshop and socialization of the framework.
  • Co-develop final project reports including lessons learned, key achievements, and replicability potential.
  • Provide technical input as requested by the Team Leader for project deliverables and reports.
Required Experience
  • Proven working experience in climate/environment protection minimum 5 years.
  • Proven experience in working with the ICAT Sustainable development assessment methodology, minimum 5 years.
  • Proven experience of working with international development projects, national and local stakeholder engagement related to climate mitigation, minimum 5 years.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
4 months
Work Modality
Local Zambia / regional based
Remuneration
Not specified
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