Result of Service

The consultant will:
• Support the design and development of the Metcoal Methane Partnership
• Engage stakeholders by developing stakeholder-oriented materials and through day-to-day communication
• Conduct research as needed
• Support other tasks as needed

To achieve the objectives outlined above, the consultant will undertake the following:

• Support the drafting and reviewing of key MMP deliverables
• Coordinate meetings and events of the Partnership
• Tailor MMP deliverables for different stakeholders and audience
• Track relevant updates and developments on coal methane emission transparency initiatives
• Support IMEO activities as required, including the IMEO methane science studies on coal

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

12 months - renewable

Duties and Responsibilities

UN Environment Programme (Energy and Climate Branch) hosts the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO). IMEO is a data-driven, action-focused UNEP initiative that takes an innovative approach to address the methane emissions problem by collecting, integrating, and reconciling data from different sources, including scientific measurement studies, satellites, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national inventories.
IMEO will create a global public dataset of empirically verified methane emissions, with an initial focus on fossil fuel sources and will interconnect data with actions on research, reporting, and regulation. This will catalyse deep reductions in human-made methane emissions and serve the rapidly growing ecosystem of governments, companies, investors, researchers, NGOs and other entities engaging in this crucial climate challenge.

With the experience of hosting OGMP 2.0, IMEO is designing another multi-stakeholder partnership, the Metcoal Methane Partnership (MMP).

The services of a consultant are needed to perform tasks related to the work of the Metcoal Methane Partnership.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: Education: Undergraduate university degree in natural or physical sciences, engineering, or related field.
Experience: Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience with the coal sector. Familiarity with international transparency initiatives on methane is preferred. Prior experience working with or within Governments or International Organizations is preferable.
Language: Languages: Be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.