Mitigation Specialist Consultant – PAF Paraguay
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The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a mid-level Mitigation Specialist Consultant – PAF Paraguay to provide technical support for the quality review and strengthening of the mitigation component of Paraguay’s NDC 3.0, with a home-based and hybrid work format.
- Role
- Mitigation Specialist Consultant – PAF Paraguay
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based in Asunción, Paraguay and MADES Offices (Hybrid format)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Consultant will provide specialized technical support to strengthen the mitigation component of Paraguay’s NDC 3.0 and enhance the national framework for monitoring mitigation measures and actions.
What you'll do
- Review and assess existing environmental and climate indicators relevant to national mitigation measures and actions
- Map available data sources, information systems, reporting mechanisms, and responsible institutions
- Assess indicator availability, quality, periodicity, coverage, and suitability for mitigation monitoring
- Support the preparation and implementation of workshops and technical consultations on BAU scenarios and mitigation measures
- Provide technical inputs to ensure alignment between the mitigation component and the Technology Needs Plan
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, or a related field
- Postgrad in environmental management, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, political science, public administration, or a related field
- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience in environmental management
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in planning, implementing, and/or monitoring development initiatives, policies, and programs related to climate change mitigation in Paraguay and/or actions for NDC
- Demonstrated analytical capacity to contribute to developing technical products as reviews and gap assessments related to climate change planning and implementation
- In-depth knowledge of Paraguay’s climate change regulatory and planning framework, including processes and initiatives at the national and local levels
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Home-based in Asunción, Paraguay and MADES Offices (Hybrid format)
What are the key qualifications required?
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, or a related field; Postgrad in environmental management, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, political science, public administration, or a related field; Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience in environmental management
How do I apply?
Apply through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285093&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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