IMEO Methane Science Studies Coordinator

Result of ServiceThe consultant will work directly under the Methane Science Studies (MSS) Programme Manager as part of the MSS team in project development, execution, and close-out activities, responsibilities include leading the translation of science study results into policy and industry-relevant insights, while ensuring synergy between science and other IMEO work streams. The ultimate outcome is the maintenance of updated records on IMEO science activities—covering contracting progress, campaigns, research updates, donor engagement, and science events—as well as the development of science study factsheets, study lists, and maps. Work LocationParis, France Expected duration12 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven, action-focused initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions– the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. The consultant will coordinate the implementation of IMEO’s Methane Science Studies (MSS) and be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: - Coordination: The consultant will coordinate the implementation of MSS, develop and execute strategies to enhance the efficiency and coordination of the MSS team, including streamlining the current systems of trackers and MSS contracting, communications, reporting, hiring, study progress and results sharing procedures. - Day-to-day operations: Lead tracking of the status of IMEO science activities, including contracting progress, campaign and research progress, donor relations and science events. - Science-Policy interface: Support the Programme Manager of MSS by overseeing the overall coordination of the science-policy interface. This includes being responsible for science study factsheets, study lists, science study maps, and organizing study results sharing meetings and events. Work closely with IMEO MSS principal investigators, MSS science coordinators, the IMEO country engagement team, the OGMP 2.0 team, and the communications team to tailor science study results for policy and industry needs. - Grants: Support the Programme Manager of MSS in the development of donor agreements and in the donor reporting. The consultant will liaise with other IMEO workstreams to ensure the quality of reporting to donors and discuss potential challenges and solutions requiring support from donors and external partners. - Contract Management: Oversee the contracting progress, report regularly to the Programme Manager on major developments, and flag potential challenges and needed support from the PM and the broader team. Act as the IMEO Science Studies focal point for the division admin team and maintain relationships with Principal Investigators of each study for contracting and progress reporting. - Meetings and Events: Lead the coordination of science study related events and meetings including science study result briefings, Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) meetings, weekly meetings with science coordinators, meetings, webinars and training for PIs, meetings with stakeholders and science events. Present MSS to external stakeholders as needed. - IMEO Internal Coordination: Support the IMEO work relevant to science studies, including reviewing communications content on science studies, engaging OGMP 2.0 companies, and IMEO methane training participants on science studies. The consultant will also lead IMEO’s UNEP internal reporting process. Qualifications/special skills- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental or energy studies and/or policy, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in oil and gas, preferably on methane. Familiarity with methane emissions, in particular from the fossil fuel sector. - Experience in project documents preparation, coordination and reporting for development projects funded by international donor agencies is highly preferred. - Ability to summarize and translate information for a variety of audiences. - Knowledge of the UN system. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience LanguagesEnglish and French are working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required/ Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. 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.