GHG Inventory Specialist

GHG Inventory Specialist (AFOLU)

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Remote | Paris CON level Speaks English Application deadline: November 12, 2026 (12 days)

The GHG Inventory Specialist will provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries in their transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework as outlined in the Paris Agreement. The consultant will focus on greenhouse gas inventory, training on the use of the IPCC Inventory Software, and capacity-building for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) tracking. Responsibilities include developing tailored training courses, conducting hands-on training sessions, and facilitating workshops on effective NDC tracking mechanisms. The role requires international travel and the delivery of country-specific training concept notes and reports.

Candidate Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in GHG inventory methodologies
• Proven international experience in technical review of national GHG inventories
• Experience in capacity-building and training programs
• Familiarity with the Paris Agreement
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset

The review and approval of the deliverables of the consultant will be used to monitor and control the progress. The consultant is to deliver five country-specific training concept notes with agendas, materials and training reports on GHG inventory, MPGs and NDC tracking, as applicable. The deliverables are as follows: a) 1st country-specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. b) 2nd country-specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. c) 3rd country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. d) 4th country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report. e) 5th country specific training concept note with agenda, material, and training report

Home-based

Part-time / 60 working days

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. UNEP-CCC is a leading international advisory institution on energy, climate, and sustainable development.

Its work focuses on helping developing countries and emerging economies transition to low-carbon development pathways and supporting the integration of climate resilience into national development. UNEP-CCC is actively involved in the implementation of the UN Environment Climate Change Strategy and Energy Programme.

The Climate Transparency – Global Support Programme (CT-GSP), funded by GEF, co-implemented by UNEP and UNDP, supports countries comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement and the related Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs). Now in its third phase, it delivers critical support to countries in the different areas of the ETF, including GHG inventory, NDC tracking, adaptation and loss and Damage reporting and the tracking of financial, technology and capacity-building support needed and received.

While countries' transparency capacities have advanced in various areas, many countries still struggle with the preparation of their GHG inventory, especially in the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) sector. To support developing countries overcome these challenges, the CT-GSP seeks a highly qualified consultant with a strong expertise in the AFOLU sector.

The consultant under the CT-GSP will be engaged to provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries in their transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) as outlined in the Paris Agreement.

Their expertise will primarily focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, training on the use of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Inventory Software, with a particular focus for the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use sector, as well as capacity-building for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) tracking including facilitating understanding of common reporting tables and understanding the modalities, procedures, and guidelines associated with the ETF. The main objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

• To enhance the capacity of developing countries in preparing accurate and comprehensive GHG inventories.
• To provide trainings on proficiently utilizing the IPCC inventory software for efficient GHG inventory management.
• To provide technical support and guidance for developing countries in tracking and reporting on their NDC progress.
• To facilitate training sessions on the preparation of common r