CCAC Programme Manager (Science Affairs)

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in Paris. The CCAC is a unique international initiative focused on integrated climate and air quality solutions, specifically reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). This role supports the CCAC's science-policy interface and its work on scientific assessments and analytical outputs.

Job Purpose

The CCAC Programme Manager (Science Affairs) is responsible for supporting the development, quality, and policy relevance of the Coalition's scientific products. This involves ensuring scientific robustness, strategic alignment, and translation of findings into actionable insights for policymakers and partners. The role contributes to the timely creation and distribution of scientific assessments and analytical outputs, while actively strengthening the science-policy interface through engagement with the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), partners, and key stakeholders. The objective is to ensure CCAC activities are informed by current climate and air pollution science, facilitating informed decision-making and effective mitigation strategies for SLCPs.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of high-quality, policy-relevant scientific products such as assessments and briefs, adhering to agreed timelines and UNEP standards. This involves managing projects, tracking progress, and coordinating with contributing authors and partner organizations. The role requires supporting the development of science products by acting as an expert reviewer, identifying emerging topics, and ensuring alignment with CCAC strategies. Strengthening the science-policy interface is crucial, involving coordination of the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), planning meetings, and preparing outputs. The role also entails contributing to CCAC engagement in multilateral processes, supporting science outreach, stakeholder engagement, and providing scientific review for communications and technical materials to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in climate or air quality research is required. Experience synthesizing and communicating complex scientific information for non-technical audiences is essential. Experience supporting science-policy processes, environmental assessments, or international environmental initiatives is desirable.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Efficient time management and project management abilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools. Knowledge of climate change and air pollution science and policy. Experience synthesizing and communicating complex scientific information. Experience supporting science-policy processes.

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