Industry Engagement Consultant - Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) leads the global environmental agenda. Its International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) accelerates methane emission reductions through data. IMEO supports the Paris Agreement by providing reliable data from satellites, studies, industry reporting (OGMP 2.0), and national inventories. This role is within IMEO, focusing on the OGMP 2.0 initiative.
Job Purpose
The Industry Engagement Consultant will advance the growth and external positioning of IMEO's industry engagement initiatives, with a primary focus on the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0). This involves designing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies, recruiting oil and gas companies to join the initiative, and strengthening engagement with investors and civil society. The role will promote related Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) work and produce materials to support these objectives. The consultant will contribute to IMEO's mission of providing open, reliable data to accelerate methane emission reductions, aligning with the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge. The position is remote and expected to last for 6 months.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement IMEO engagement strategies, focusing on OGMP 2.0. Map, prioritize, and maintain an overview of key stakeholders across industry, investors, government, NGOs, and technical experts. Conduct outreach to oil and gas companies to build the recruitment pipeline for OGMP 2.0. Engage with investors and financial institutions on methane transparency and stewardship. Prepare and deliver webinars, briefings, workshops, presentations, and outreach activities. Draft and refine stakeholder-facing materials, including briefing notes, slide inputs, speaking points, and FAQs. Track stakeholder feedback, risks, opportunities, and market developments relevant to OGMP 2.0. Support collaboration with external partners, including industry, investors, governments, scientific institutions, NGOs, and technical experts. Provide strategic advice on engagement sequencing, stakeholder positioning, and market opportunities.
Work Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, market development, or partnership building. Industry experience in climate, energy, extractives, heavy industry, finance, or related sectors is required. A strong understanding of the oil and gas sector, methane, industrial decarbonisation, and/or investor sectors is essential. A proven track record of engaging companies, investors, governments, industry associations, NGOs, or international organizations is necessary.
Skills
Stakeholder engagement, Market development, Partnership building, Industry engagement, Investor engagement, Civil society engagement, Methane transparency, Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV), Communication, Strategic advice, Oil & Gas sector knowledge, Climate policy, Environmental initiatives.