CCAC-TEAP Behavioural Science Framework Consultant

Overview

Support the CCAC Secretariat in strengthening the impact and uptake of super pollutant mitigation technologies by applying behavioural science and behavioural economics approaches. Develop a report identifying key behavioural barriers and opportunities influencing technology adoption and create a practical framework and diagnostic checklist.

Key Responsibilities

• Write a report of approximately 25 pages building a practical framework that identifies and maps behavioral barriers, adoption levers, and implementable programme designs (including communication).
• Prepare a presentation that provides an overview of a behavioral framework to the Panel and the Secretariat.
• Include references, where applicable, to CCAC-TEAP focus areas which are used to illustrate barriers, intervention archetypes, and enablers, including where communication may play a key role. The report should consider developing and emerging economy contexts.
• Include a practical analytical tool or assessment template which could be applicable to defining, understanding and acting on barriers and enablers regarding mitigation technologies, and their adoption and/or scaling.
• Conduct consultations on the given topic with relevant technology providers and implementers as well as other stakeholders (private and public, to be determined with the supervisor) to make the findings as accurate and grounded in research and latest knowledge in the sector as possible.
• Work closely with the Communications Team in the design process, including providing a list of illustrations and graphics needed, and providing feedback and approving accuracy of technical information presented.

Required Experience

A minimum of 4 years of professional and/or scientific experience related to behavioural science/economics in technology development and adoption is required and documented in the candidate’s profile. A minimum of 2 years of experience in research or practical implementation or understanding of behavioural barriers, levers, and impacts in development projects or in collaboration with governments and implementers deploying climate and clean air mitigation solution is required. Demonstrated experience in preparing reports/peer-reviewed publications on behavioural economics or environmental psychology by providing a reference to three reports/peer-reviewed publications authored or co-authored in the last 3 years is required. Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accessible and concise scientific and technical reports for policymakers is required. Experience working in and conducting research in developing countries and an understanding of a range of country contexts is preferred.

Qualifications

Masters-level university degree in behavioural science/economics, environmental psychology, environmental management, technology, sciences, or economics, or a related area.

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