Senior Technical Consultant for the Brazilian Emissions Trading
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a Senior Technical Consultant for the Brazilian Emissions Trading, based in Panama City (home-based), to develop sectoral baseline studies and support regulatory norms design.
- Role
- Senior Technical Consultant for the Brazilian Emissions Trading
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Home-based)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Senior Technical Consultant for the Chemicals Sector Baseline Study will develop technical development of a sectoral baseline study for the chemicals sector, providing methodological consistency with the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB) and supporting the Ministry of Finance of Brazil in defining regulatory norms.
What you'll do
- Develop technical development of a Sectoral Baseline Study for the chemicals sector
- Ensure methodological consistency with the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB)
- Work in coordination with the Ministry of Finance of Brazil and other relevant stakeholders
- Deliver detailed workplans, methodologies, and stakeholder engagement plans
- Conduct technical interactions with industrial stakeholders
What it takes
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields
- Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields
- Six years of professional experience in industrial GHG emissions accounting and sectoral baselines
- Experience in formulating sectoral climate policy, sectoral baselines, or emissions benchmarking for industrial sectors
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Outstanding communication skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The job is based in Panama City, Panama (home-based).
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields, six years of professional experience, and fluency in English and Portuguese.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted through the UN job portal by July 30, 2026.
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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