CCAC TEAP Wastewater Technology Consultant

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in Paris. The CCAC-TEAP, launched in 2023, pilots innovative solutions to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). This role supports the CCAC-TEAP's mission by providing technical and economic analysis to governments for practical, investment-ready actions.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to serve as a CCAC TEAP Wastewater Technology Consultant, supporting the expansion of the CCAC-TEAP's work. The consultant will prepare a comprehensive techno-economic assessment report on a cluster of wastewater technologies. This report will analyze their potential for methane and other super pollutant mitigation, promote circular economy principles, and assess their viability as investment opportunities. The role contributes to turning SLCP reduction opportunities into practical actions with climate, health, and air quality benefits, particularly in developing countries.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to prepare a techno-economic assessment report on wastewater technologies, focusing on methane and super pollutant mitigation and circular economy principles. This includes analyzing technology efficacy, implementation challenges, and costs (CAPEX/OPEX) across various contexts, especially in developing countries. The consultant will assess the investment viability of these technologies, identify necessary policy interventions, and propose solutions to overcome deployment barriers. The role also involves preparing a presentation of key findings, developing a decision tree for technology selection, and potentially creating a 'solution sheet'. Collaboration with the Communications Team for report design and ensuring technical accuracy is also required.

Work Experience

A minimum of 4 years of professional/scientific experience in wastewater management is required. At least 2 years of experience in research, practical implementation, or understanding of wastewater mitigation technologies is necessary. Demonstrated experience with wastewater business models, working in developing countries, and preparing waste management reports (authored/co-authored within the last 3 years) is also required. Experience engaging with the private sector is preferred.

Skills

Technical and economic assessment of wastewater technologies, methane and super pollutant mitigation analysis, circular economy principles, business model development, report writing (scientific and technical), presentation delivery, research and practical implementation of mitigation technologies, understanding of developing country contexts, private sector engagement.

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