CCAC National Agricultural Methane Planning Expert for Azerbaijan

CCAC National Agricultural Methane Planning Expert for Azerbaijan - #1093848

United Nations

Result of Service: The CCAC Methane Planning Consultant will be responsible for supporting the definition of an agricultural methane roadmap based on the inputs provided by the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other line ministries. The roadmap should follow the CCAC M-RAP Methane Roadmap template and its five building blocks. The methane roadmap should integrate input from relevant stakeholders from different sectors.

Work Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Expected duration: 8 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.

Participating in the Global Methane Pledge, Azerbaijan has made a voluntary commitment towards the objective to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels and has its impact across the Caucasus Region supporting collective climate goals. We are now seeking one National Methane Planning Expert for the agriculture sector, collaborating with the Government of Azerbaijan to develop a methane reduction roadmap for the agriculture (livestock sub-sector) sector.

The CCAC Methane Planning Consultant will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating the preparation of the Methane Roadmap for the livestock sector findings for presentation to the government of Azerbaijan. Ensure an inclusive process involving key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Environment, other relevant ministries, farmer associations, NGOs, the private sector, and academia, for the integration of recommendations into national frameworks. The roadmap should demonstrate alignment with climate policies, air pollution control, and agriculture policies.
2. Recommendations for the inclusion of agricultural methane in Azerbaijan’s NDC 3.0.

The expected outputs of the consultancy are:

1. A map of agricultural stakeholders related to methane emissions in Azerbaijan, considering their interests, influence, and concerns and a stakeholder engagement plan.
2. A summary of existing data on agricultural livestock methane emissions in Azerbaijan (using the M-RAP methane roadmap template).
3. A mapping of relevant existing and planned plans and policies across agriculture and environment to be analysed (using the M-RAP methane roadmap template).
4. Stakeholder meetings with line ministries convened before and during the development of the plan to inform it.
5. A methane roadmap for the livestock sub-sector following a methodology agreed with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the CCAC Secretariat with clear responsibilities, timelines, monitoring mechanisms, and a resources mobilization strategy for its implementation. The plan should include at a minimum:
1. A needs assessment which identifies gaps in existing commitments and policies for methane mitigation in the livestock sub-sector.
2. A mitigation assessment including priority mitigation measures, mitigation potential, and cost-benefit analysis of implementation for the livestock sub-sector.
3. An assessment of the institutional arrangements for implementation.
4. A monitoring and evaluation framework for identified methane mitigation measures.
5. Identified funding sources to support implementation of the measures.
6. Recommendations for including agricultural livestock methane in its NDC 3.0.
6. Periodic reports should include:
1. Technical inputs and recommendations generated in the period.
2. The dialogue supports, inputs, comments, and agreements that emerged from the discussions and dialogues.
3. Summary of the technical agreements on the definition of the methodology.

Qualifications/special skills:

1. Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field is required. A first university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree.
2. At least 2 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to environmental management/science, climate change, or agriculture is required.
3. Experience working in the livestock sector is desirable.

Special knowledge and skills:

1. Excellent written and spoken communication skills (written and oral presentations) is desirable.
2. Knowledge of the national policies in agriculture, climate change mitigation, and air pollution is desirable.
3. A good understanding of short-lived climate pollutants, climate change, and air pollution issues in Azerbaijan is desirable.
4. Experience in multi-stakeholder engagement and working with government authorities in Central Asia is desirable.
5. A good understanding of GHG dynamics, short-lived climate pollutants, and livestock production in Azerbaijan is desirable.
6. Ability to work with advanced formulas in Excel spreadsheets is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written Azerbaijani and English is required.

Additional Information: Not available.

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