CCAC AQMx Clean Heating Expert

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 global partnership focused on integrated climate and air quality solutions, reducing short-lived climate pollutants. The CCAC launched the "Clean Air Flagship" for 2024-2026 to mobilize resources and support governments in achieving cleaner air and slowing climate change.

Job Purpose

This role will contribute to the CCAC's "Clean Air Flagship" initiative by developing a comprehensive Sectoral Guidance paper on clean heating. The purpose is to provide governments and implementers with practical, hands-on recommendations for designing and implementing effective clean heating programs. The expert will identify successful initiatives for replication and scale-up, and curate a minimum of 30 supporting resources for the AQMx online platform. This work aims to strengthen capacity for integrated air quality and climate planning, ultimately saving lives, improving well-being, slowing climate change, and maximizing co-benefits for agriculture and economic development.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to draft an 8,000-word Sectoral Guidance paper on clean heating, offering concrete recommendations for program design and implementation, and highlighting replicable success stories. This includes identifying and curating at least 30 supporting resources (reports, publications, tools) for the AQMx platform. The role involves researching and presenting the impacts of polluting heating technologies, outlining data requirements, and detailing steps for program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Additionally, the expert will investigate relevant business models, financing options, and consider socio-economic equity, gender, and inclusion. Consultations with stakeholders and preparation of launch materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, are also required.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional/scientific experience in household energy and clean heating is required. This includes experience in research, practical implementation, understanding of clean heating projects, and collaboration with governments. Demonstrated experience with clean heating business models, report writing, and presentation delivery is also necessary. Experience in developing countries is desirable.

Skills

Expertise in household energy and clean heating; report writing; presentation delivery; research and practical implementation; understanding of clean heating projects; business models for clean heating; ability to produce clear, accessible scientific and technical reports for policymakers; experience in developing countries.

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