Emissions Projections Consultant – Industrial & Solvents

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Moldova seeks a National Consultant to develop and update air pollutant emission inventories and projections for the Industrial Processes and Solvent Use sector, informing the NAPCP planning through 2026–2029 and beyond.

The role requires an advanced degree, expertise in NFR/EMEP/EEA methodologies, and fluency in English and Romanian to deliver high-quality inventories and reports in editable formats.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Master's degree is required; a first-level degree with experience may be accepted.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Romanian is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and update emission inventory data for the Industrial Processes and Solvent Use sector according to NFR tables and EMEP/EEA methodologies.
• Prepare emission projections through 2040 for WM and WAM scenarios where necessary.
• Document historical emission trends, activity projections, assumptions, methodologies, emission factors, QA, and uncertainty assessments.
• Assess projected emissions against national ERCs and identify reduction gaps.
• Provide recommendations for emission reduction measures relevant to national air pollution control planning.
• Ensure deliverables are in English and in editable formats.

Skills

Air pollutant emission inventories

Industrial process analysis

Solvent emissions

Emission projections

Data collection and verification

Report writing

NFR and EMEP/EEA methodologies

English and Romanian proficiency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in environmental engineering / related field

First-level university degree with qualifying experience

Job description

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Moldova seeks a National Consultant to develop and update air pollutant emission inventories and projections for the Industrial Processes and Solvent Use sector, informing the NAPCP planning through 2026–2029 and beyond.

The role requires an advanced degree, expertise in NFR/EMEP/EEA methodologies, and fluency in English and Romanian to deliver high-quality inventories and reports in editable formats.