About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in France, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:CCAC AQMx Source Attribution Expert
• Grade:CON
• Location:Paris (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Masters-level university degree in a subject directly relevant to the guidance being developed (including, but not limited to: environmental management, technology, science or economics; public policy and public administration; law). – A minimum of 4 years of professional and/or scientific experience related to Source Attribution is required and documented in the CV. – Demonstrated experience in p
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Additional knowledge of other UN official languages are an asset.

Skills

• The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming.
• It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone.
• More information about the CCAC is here: www.ccacoalition.org.
• As of October 2023, the same team is providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge.
• The CCAC launched the Clean Air Flagship for the period 2024 to 2026, to mobilise the partnership and move the needle on this important topic.
• It aims to serve as a trusted resource, providing guidance and resources to support governments, implementers and stakeholders on the path to meeting interim targets identified in the WHO Air Quality Guidelines.
• The Air Quality Management Guidance is structured across 5 Stages of Engagement to support air quality managers along their clean air journey.
• To produce the guidance, the Consultant should conduct consultations on the given topic with the AQMx Technical Advisory Group (TAG) as well as relevant parters and stakeholders (to be determined with in partnership with the supervisor) to ensure recommendations reflect the latest research and knowledge and address the needs of air quality managers worldwide.
• Stages 4 and 5 of the Source Attribution Guidance will be launched on International Clean Air Day 2026 (September 7).
• Output expectations: (1) Stages 4 and 5 of the Source Attribution Guidance of approximately 5,000 words each (Word document to be submitted electronically).

Benefits

• BANK ACCOUNTS.