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
The CCAC Programme Specialist’s role includes support for: coordination of the LOW-Methane partnership; tracking and communicating progress; engaging and supporting work under the CCAC Waste Hub in its activities and functions under the CCAC: tracking goals to inform strategies and outreach; supporting outreach and onboarding of LOW-M jurisdictions; and other related activities and work as part of the CCAC Secretariat team (and its role in providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge).
– Fluency in English & French is required.
Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
The selected candidate will work closely with the CCAC Waste Expert and provide hands-on support to: 1.
Coordinate the partners of LOW-Methane, ensure smooth information flows, organize meetings and agendas 2.
Communicate progress (incl. through CCAC and GMP communication channels, as well as the annual Global Methane Pledge Ministerial) 3. Engage the CCAC Waste Hub leadership and leverage related resources via CCAC-funded projects, CCAC Hub meetings and the CCAC Annual Meeting 4. Track delivery of LOW-M goals, and provide strategic options for consideration by the LOW-M partners 5. Engage new jurisdictions as agreed with LOW-M partners and support their onboarding 6.
Develop draft implementation plans and budgets for any related CCAC-funded projects 7.
Other ad hoc duties as required
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 36