Result of Service

The CCAC National Project Coordinator for Chad will be responsible for providing support to the CCAC Focal Point at the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development to support Chad’s SLCP agenda and to ensure that the CCAC supported projects are completed within timeline and in line with Chad’s needs and priorities. All deliverables are to be validated by the CCAC Focal Point at the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development.

Work Location

Chad

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The 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 Chad joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition in 2015 to scale up its domestic efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and follow the scientific progress that has brought these pollutants – especially black carbon – into the climate change narrative. Represented by the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Chad is looking to increase its SLCP mitigation activities in the municipal solid waste, transport, agriculture, household energy, industry and oil and gas sectors. In 2020, with the support of the Coalition, Chad finalized its first integrated national emission inventory on SLCPs, greenhouse gases, and air pollutants, which has enhanced capacity for national planning for SLCP mitigation. In 2023 the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development requested CCAC to develop a National SLCP Plan, a National Methane Roadmap, recommendations to include SLCP mitigation measures and targets in Chad’s updated NDC, Fourth Communication, Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), and Biennial Update Report (BUR), develop an integrated greenhouse gas (GHG) and SLCP monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) framework, and deliver training to policy makers to SLCP emissions reductions, priority mitigation measures and emissions modelling. This project has been launched in November 2023. The CCAC is therefore seeking a National Project Coordinator to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development of Chad for national SLCP mitigation planning, policies and implementation and more specifically the delivery of a National Short-lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Plan and a National Methane Roadmap. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will sit at the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development. S/he will work in close collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat team and focal points at the Ministry to coordinate the implementation of CCAC projects in Chad and will liaise with implementing partners to enhance awareness on SLCPs. The CCAC supported projects include (the list can be extended): TD-23-001 – Chad – Develop a National SLCP Plan and National Methane Roadmap Output expectations: 1) Contribute to participation and buy-in from across government to implement CCAC supported SLCP activities, including endorsement at high political level. Engage sub-national governments, and civil society in CCAC partner country. Coordinate all CCAC activities in Chad in collaboration with the CCAC Focal Point within the Ministry of Environment, Water and Fishery. Assist CCAC Focal Point in all aspects of coordinating national SLCP planning, policy and implementation efforts. 2) Coordinate all elements of TD-23-001 – Chad – Develop a National SLCP Plan and National Methane Roadmap. That includes effective coordination with relevant departments within the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development and relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including NGOs. Facilitate support to the CCAC project implementers, including support for the organization of training activities, gathering of data and contacts. 3) Submit SLCP mitigation proposals to relevant funding mechanisms (e.g., Technical Expert Assistance, Country requests via the annual CCAC expression of interest process, other relevant national and international funding mechanisms etc.) Assist and advise the project focal points at national level. 4) Develop a country analysis for Chad and present it to the CCAC team. Update monthly on new developments, important news and upcoming national events in the country. 5) Participate at high political level in SLCP relevant events. Present at CCAC online and in-person events and meetings (especially the relevant CCAC Hubs), especially to showcase country’s successes as well as to detail any challenges or requests for assistance. Ensure Chad is an active CCAC State Partner and is leveraging benefits from the CCAC partnership (e.g., best practices shared, technical assistance, funding, bilateral partnerships, etc). Add updated partner profile for CCAC website. 6) Collaborate with CCAC from across national government departments. Identify new opportunities for engagement with the CCAC. Other ad hoc outputs as agreed.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a subject related to environmental management/science, economics, health, project management, finance, administration, or in a relevant field. At least 5 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to environmental management/science, climate change, economics, health, project management, finance, administration. Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and other stakeholders is required. Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups including national governments is required. Excellent communication skills (written and oral presentations) are required. Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required. A good understanding of short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Chad is desirable. Ability to work with advanced formulas in Excel spreadsheet is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.

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.