CCAC Agriculture Specialist (for Brasilia)

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Agriculture Specialist to support the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Accelerator in Brazil. This role will focus on developing and implementing short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation actions within the agriculture sector, particularly methane. The specialist will collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) and other stakeholders to align national policies with climate goals, enhance productivity, and promote food security while reducing SLCP emissions.

Job Purpose

The Agriculture Specialist will provide crucial technical support to the SLCP Unit within UNEP, focusing on the development and implementation of strategies to mitigate short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), especially methane, in Brazil's agriculture sector. This role is integral to the CCAC Accelerator initiative, aiming to integrate clean air and climate objectives into national agricultural policies. The specialist will work collaboratively with MAPA and diverse stakeholders to ensure agricultural practices enhance productivity, reduce poverty, and bolster food security, all while contributing to Brazil's climate commitments. A key aspect involves identifying synergies with other sectors and organizing capacity-building activities to elevate the importance and visibility of SLCP mitigation efforts nationally, thereby supporting Brazil's leadership in the CCAC Agriculture Hub.

Responsibilities

The Agriculture Specialist will provide technical expertise for SLCP mitigation solutions in Brazil's agricultural sector, integrating climate and air quality perspectives. Key responsibilities include collaborating with MAPA and sector actors to mainstream SLCP priorities into policies, collecting data, and formulating new strategies for SLCP reduction. The role involves supporting the identification and establishment of financial mechanisms for mitigation actions that also enhance productivity and food security. Additionally, the specialist will prepare technical documents and training materials, organize workshops and events, and support the agriculture component of Brazil's Clean Air and Climate Plan. Synergies across agriculture, climate, and food security initiatives will be promoted, and participation in national and international meetings to present progress will be required. Technical support for reviewing CCAC project documents and facilitating Brazil's engagement in CCAC initiatives, including the Agriculture Hub, is also a core duty.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of professional experience in climate change and sustainable agriculture (crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry) is required. Demonstrated experience in report writing, data analysis, and providing technical advice to high-level stakeholders in the agriculture sector is necessary. Experience with development communication, capacity-building methods, and knowledge of Brazil's national policies on agriculture and climate change are also required. Experience with Brazil's public sector institutions, climate finance, and SLCPs is considered an asset.

Skills

Technical expertise in SLCP mitigation for agriculture, climate change and air quality integration, policy analysis, data analysis, report writing, technical advice, development communication, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, project management, knowledge of Brazilian agriculture and climate policies, fluency in Portuguese and English.

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