CCAC Junior Super Pollutant Specialist
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the CCAC Secretariat in Paris, focusing on integrated climate and air solutions. This role supports the CCAC's efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and provides secretariat services for the Global Methane Pledge, operating within the Industry & Economy Division.
Job Purpose
The Junior Super Pollutant Specialist will support the coordination and engagement within the cooling sector and manage 3-5 cooling projects. This role is crucial for developing strategies on carbon finance for super pollutant mitigation, coordinating engagement with partner countries, and supporting the CCAC TEAP Manager. The specialist will also facilitate partner engagement, organize webinars and meetings, and contribute to the successful implementation of CCAC projects, aligning with the coalition's mission to reduce near-term warming through fast action on SLCPs.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include facilitating partner and industry engagement in the Cooling Hub and other networks like the Cool Coalition. The role involves ensuring the successful implementation of CCAC projects in collaboration with Programme Management Officers. Duties also encompass supporting topic selection for the TEAP, drawing on Montreal Protocol learnings, and organizing meetings to develop a carbon finance strategy for super pollutant mitigation. Additionally, the specialist will support engagement with COP Presidencies and organize events at international climate conferences.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience working with short-lived climate pollutants is required. Experience in country and stakeholder engagement, as well as organizing events, is essential for this role.
Skills
Proficiency in research, writing policy briefs, case studies, key messages, implementation plans, and sectoral strategies. Experience in country and stakeholder engagement. Experience in organizing events. Fluency in English (written and oral).