Especialista no setor industrial (clima) – Brasília/DF [remoto]

Activities

• Work closely with designated sectoral focal points in government to qualitatively and quantitatively outline the mitigation actions for the industry sector, based on modeling results (conducted by COPPE/UFRJ) and the respective sectoral carbon budget.
• Work closely with the Plano Clima sectoral focal points in government to define actions, programs, and specific measures for achieving the sectoral goals.
• Work in collaboration with the Financial Analysis Expert and M&E Expert consultants (to be hired) to integrate the proposed actions into a feasible and transparent framework.
• Participate in and support the Senior Technical Coordinator with content development for sectoral workshops to gather input from industry sector players in the private sector and civil society.
• Support technical sectoral discussions by preparing science-based recommendations and presentations on relevant topics related to sectoral mitigation levers and their implications for MMA and governmental sector focal points.
• Support the Senior Technical Coordinator in in the consultation process of the industry sectoral plan content with relevant experts and stakeholders.
• In coordination with the Senior Technical Coordinator, prepare draft versions of the Industry sectoral plan based on the sector’s plan templates and incorporate feedback from MMA and stakeholders.
• Provide inputs to align Brazil’s enhanced transparency system, particularly regarding NDC tracking and updating, with the approach of carbon budgets. This includes developing QA/QC processes, including sensitivity and uncertainty analysis.
• Maintain contact and participate in meetings with technical experts from UNEP-CCC and other relevant UNEP divisions.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree, master or equivalent in Industrial Emissions Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or relevant fields of study.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 6 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of practical experience in climate change policy development and advice in the Industry sector in Brazil.
• Proven experience in the Industry sector planning.
• Experience with Brazil’s public sector institutions is an asset.
• Experience in climate finance is an asset.
• Experience with industrial emissions is an asset .
• Technical expertise working with the Industry sector planning is required.
• Familiarity with GHG emissions policies simulation tools is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of the national plans, strategies, and policies related to climate change in Brazil is required.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines is required.
• Proven ability in articulation with different organizations and sectors (public and private) is required.
• Proven ability to write technical or policy documents is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Portuguese is required.

Marcado como: Conservação Ambiental, Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Mudanças Climáticas