GHG Inventory Specialist (AFOLU)

GHG Inventory Specialist (AFOLU)

Job Opening ID: 287431

Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station: PARIS

Job Level: CON

Category: Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Job Family: Environmental Affairs

Recruitment Type: Consultant

Posting Period Start: 2026-10-30T04:00:00.000Z

Posting Period End: 2026-11-13T04:59:59.000Z

Language: EN

Result of Service

The review and approval of the deliverables of the consultant will be used to monitor and control the progress. The consultant is to deliver five country-specific training concept notes with agendas, materials and training reports on GHG inventory, MPGs and NDC tracking, as applicable. The deliverables are as follows: a) 1st country-specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. b) 2nd country-specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. c) 3rd country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. d) 4th country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. e) 5th country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

Part-time / 60 working days

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP-CCC is a leading international advisory institution on energy, climate, and sustainable development. Its work focuses on helping developing countries and emerging economies transition to low-carbon development pathways and supporting the integration of climate resilience into national development. UNEP-CCC is actively involved in the implementation of the UN Environment Climate Change Strategy and Energy Programme. The Climate Transparency – Global Support Programme (CT-GSP), funded by GEF, co-implemented by UNEP and UNDP, supports countries comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement and the related Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs). Now in its third phase, it delivers critical support to countries in the different areas of the ETF, including GHG inventory, NDC tracking, adaptation and loss and Damage reporting and the tracking of financial, technology and capacity-building support needed and received. While countries’ transparency capacities have advanced in various areas, many countries still struggle with the preparation of their GHG inventory, especially in the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) sector. To support developing countries overcome these challenges, the CT-GSP seeks a highly qualified consultant with a strong expertise in the AFOLU sector. The consultant under the CT-GSP will be engaged to provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries in their transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) as outlined in the Paris Agreement. Their expertise will primarily focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, training on the use of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Inventory Software, with a particular focus for the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use sector, as well as capacity-building for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) tracking including facilitating understanding of common reporting tables and understanding the modalities, procedures, and guidelines associated with the ETF. The main objectives of the consultancy are as follows: 1. To enhance the capacity of developing countries in preparing accurate and comprehensive GHG inventories. 2. To provide trainings on proficiently utilizing the IPCC inventory software for efficient GHG inventory management. 3. To provide technical support and guidance for developing countries in tracking and reporting on their NDC progress. 4. To facilitate training sessions on the preparation of common reporting tables ensuring consistency in reporting. 5. To facilitate the understanding and implementation of the modalities, procedures, and guidelines set out in the Enhanced Transparency Framework. The consultant will undertake the following activities: 1. Develop tailored training courses and materials for compiling GHG inventories, incorporating best practices and data collection methodologies. 2. Conduct hands-on training sessions on the use of the IPCC Inventory Software, assisting participants in mastering inventory management and reporting. 3. Organize training workshops to familiarize countries with Common Reporting Tables and software, enabling consistent and accurate data reporting. 4. Collaborate with national experts to guide the development of accurate and comprehensive GHG inventories in the AFOLU sector as well as other sectors as applicable, ensuring adherence to MPGs and 2006 IPCC guidelines. 5. Facilitate workshops on effective NDC tracking mechanisms, including data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques. 6. Conduct training sessions to elucidate Modalities, Procedures, and Guidelines associated with the Enhanced Transparency Framework, clarifying reporting timelines, data transparency, and review processes. International travel will be required for this consultancy. The consultant will deliver country-specific training concept notes, training materials and final training reports, including satisfaction survey data from training participants. 1. Develop country-specific tailored training courses and materials for compiling GHG inventories based, incorporating best practices and data collection methodologies. 2. Conduct GHG inventory training in five countries based on the country-specific request received by the CT-GSP including hands-on training sessions on the use of the IPCC Inventory Software, assisting participants in mastering inventory management and reporting. 3. Conduct training workshops to familiarize countries with Common Reporting Tables and software, enabling consistent and accurate data reporting. 4. Facilitate workshops on effective NDC tracking mechanisms, including data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques. 5. Conduct training sessions to elucidate Modalities, Procedures, and Guidelines associated with the Enhanced Transparency Framework, clarifying reporting timelines, data transparency, and review processes. 6. Provide support on a need basis to countries on setting up and implementing institutional arrangements and other necessary transparency systems.

Qualifications/special skills

1. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Natural resource Management, Forest Management, environmental science, climate policy, or a related field is required. 2. A Bachelor degree with a relevant combination of two years of additional experience related to the position may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. 1. Minimum 5 years of experience in GHG inventory methodologies, use of IPPC 2006 guidelines and inventory software, or international climate reporting standards or related fields, with a particular focus on the AFOLU sector. 2. Proven international experience in providing technical review services for national GHG inventories under the UNFCCC. 3. Proven experience in capacity-building and delivering training programs on the ETF, MPGs and GHG inventories to diverse audiences is desirable. 4. Familiarity with the Paris Agreement and its transparency-related provisions is desirable.

Languages

1. Excellent (fluency) verbal and written communication in English language. 2. Knowledge of another UN language is a strong asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.