Country Leader Consultant for El Salvador - Capacity Building in Carbon Markets and Article 6 Readiness Proposal
Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 224084
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : PANAMA CITY Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 12, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
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Result of Service
The Country Leader Consultant for El Salvador will collaborate the Climate Ambition and Transparency Team to achieve these main goals:
● Collectively improve the overall knowledge of the scope and functioning of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in El Salvador through a regional approach.
● Actively participate with the relevant stakeholders from these participating countries to comply with the institutional, technical and operational requirements to establish or participate in new or existing carbon markets. This will not only support the participating countries to comply with the goals established in their NDCs but also allow the national governments to increase their ambition and cooperation among parties in their commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Under the direct supervision of The UNEP’s Programme Management Officer of Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the consultant shall perform the following activities:
● Coordinate for day-to-day oversight of project execution in relation to activities for El Salvador.
● Work in close collaboration with the NDA of El Salvador and the Team Leader to maintain a fluid conversation, leading to high-quality deliverables being developed based on the country's priorities.
● Provide technical inputs and timely revision to the deliverables specifically tailored for El Salvador.
● Ensure a high-quality implementation of the activities designed for El Salvador.
● Prepare progress reports for activities for El Salvador.
● Ensure coordination with relevant national institutions and government ministries of El Salvador to ensure that project activities are distinct and fully complementary to other national initiatives.
● Attend inception workshops and national steering committee meetings.
● Liaise with national stakeholders and engage with local climate change-involved entities.
● Provide technical insights to all national and international experts involved.