Environment programme: cities expert – Brasília/DF

DF | Distrito Federal
Temporário
Biólogo
Ecólogo
Engenheiro Ambiental
Engenheiro Civil
Engenheiro Florestal
Engenheiro Sanitarista
Gestor Ambiental
Tecnólogo em Gestão Ambiental
Tecnólogo em Saneam. Ambiental

Objectives

The consultant will support the delivery of the mitigation component of the Brazil Plano Clima and be responsible for the preparation of the sectoral mitigation plan for Cities. This will involve ensuring alignment with the National Mitigation Strategy and the climate ambitious goals of the government, as well as including SLCP reduction considerations with special focus on methane.

Performance indicators:

• Timely submission of all deliverables according to the work plan, with clear and sufficient writing for MMA, UNEP-CCC, and UNEP Brazil comments, making required adjustments as necessary.
• Attend regular coordination calls with the Senior Technical Coordinator, UNEP-CCC, and other UNEP experts, as well as maintain daily communication with the government-appointed sectoral focal points, MMA, and the UNEP Brazil office.
• Achieve the expected outcome of the consultancy: Brazil has a Sectoral Mitigation Plan for Cities consistent with a GHG and SLCP modeled co-mitigation pathway, aligned with a feasible implementation strategy and a harmonized M&E framework.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree, master or equivalent in Urban Development, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or relevant fields of study.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 6 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of practical experience in climate change policy development and advice in Cities in Brazil.
• Proven experience in Cities, Urban Development, Urban Mobility, or Buildings and Housing sectors.
• Experience with Brazil’s public sector institutions is an asset.
• Experience in climate finance is an asset.
• Experience with short-lived climate pollutants is an asset (Solid Waste and Wastewater, Transportation, Energy).
• Technical expertise working with Cities, Urban Development, Urban Mobility, or Buildings and Housing sectors is required.
• Familiarity with emissions policies simulation tools is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of the national plans, strategies, and policies related to climate change in Brazil is required.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines is required.
• Proven ability in articulation with different organizations and sectors (public and private) is required .
• Proven ability to write technical or policy documents is required.