CCAC International Agricultural Methane Planning Expert

Result of ServiceThe CCAC International Methane Planning Expert will be responsible for: Supporting the national consultant with the definition of a methane roadmap adapted to Azerbaijan’s livestock sub –sector based on the inputs provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and other stakeholders from the sector. The roadmap can be guided by the CCAC M-RAP Methane Roadmap template and its five building blocks. The methane roadmap should integrate input from relevant stakeholders from different sectors. Work LocationRemote Expected duration8 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs, and tropospheric ozone. More information on the CCAC is available at: www.ccacoalition.org. Guidance on the CCAC’s National Planning Methodology for reducing short-lived climate pollutants is available in the Resource Library. Participating in the Global Methane Pledge, Azerbaijan has made a voluntary commitment towards the objective to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels and have its impact across the Caucasus Region and supporting collective climate goals. We are now seeking one International Methane Planning Expert for the agriculture sector, collaborating with the Government of Azerbaijan to develop a methane reduction roadmap for the agriculture (livestock sub-sector) sector. The expected outputs of the consultancy are: • Collection and Analysis of Azerbaijan’s Livestock Sector Data Sets - Gather and analyze available datasets on Azerbaijan’s livestock subsector, including detailed information on livestock populations. - Verify and review datasets on the categorization of farming systems in Azerbaijan, including pasture-based systems, beef production, and dairy cattle, and share relevant links. • Technical Assessment of Azerbaijan’s Methane Inventory - Identify the Tier level methodology used in Azerbaijan’s livestock sector methane inventory. - Assess the tools and methodologies employed by Azerbaijan in its inventory development process and evaluate their alignment with international standards. • Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Plan - Identify and list key stakeholders required for the roadmap consultation process, including but not limited to the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, farmers councils, and other relevant organizations. - Support the drafting of the methane roadmap in coordination with the National Consultant • Submission of Regular Progress Reports - Provide periodic progress reports summarizing activities such as data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap development to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals. Periodic report should include: - Technical inputs and recommendations generated in the period. - The dialogue supports, inputs, comments, and agreements that emerged from the cross-sectoral discussions and dialogues. - Summary of the technical agreements on the definition of the methodology. Qualifications/special skills- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in agricultural/livestock sciences environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field is required. A first university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree. - At least four years of professional experience in a field relevant to agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation, national agricultural emissions inventories, and climate policy is required. - Experience working on methane mitigation in the livestock sector is desirable. - Experience in agricultural or environmental public policy in Azerbaijan or Central Asia is desirable. Languages- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.