Maritime Emissions and MRV Consultant, Vanuatu
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supports Vanuatu in enhancing its air quality and maritime emissions data, strengthening Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, and developing mitigation strategies. This role leverages UNEP's expertise in air quality management and MRV development, drawing on successful models from Fiji and the Maldives to guide Vanuatu's institutional setup and emissions data systems.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to support Vanuatu's efforts in reducing emissions from the maritime sector. The role involves collecting and assessing maritime emissions data, producing an updated inventory of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) and Greenhouse Gases (GHG), and validating this data. Additionally, the consultant will conduct multi-stakeholder consultations to develop technical recommendations for maritime mitigation, policy, and action plans, contributing to the National GHG Strategy for Maritime and Shipping. The work is crucial for improving environmental governance and supporting evidence-based policy development in line with the Paris Agreement.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing air quality and maritime emissions data for Vanuatu. This includes conducting a comprehensive emissions assessment for the maritime sector and producing an updated inventory of SLCP and GHG emissions, along with supporting calculation files and a practical MRV baseline. A key responsibility is validating the updated air quality and maritime inventories. Furthermore, the consultant will engage in multi-stakeholder consultations and technical reviews to identify maritime GHG mitigation pathways. The role also involves developing technical recommendations for maritime mitigation, policy, and action plans to inform the National GHG Strategy for Maritime and Shipping.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in maritime transport, shipping, port operations, or maritime environmental management is required. This must include substantial experience in maritime GHG/air pollutant emissions analysis, inventory development, and MRV system design. Experience supporting governments or international organizations on maritime decarbonization strategies and policy recommendations is also required.
Skills
Maritime emissions analysis, GHG and SLCP inventory development, Measurement, Reporting, Verification (MRV) system design, technical report writing, analytical skills, presentation skills, stakeholder facilitation, knowledge of maritime emissions sources and methodologies, familiarity with IMO decarbonization frameworks.