Green Port Cold Chain Decarbonization Specialist

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 82,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

UNEP seeks a consultant to support the Port of Mombasa in transitioning to a low-carbon operational model, focusing on integrating cold chain infrastructure into port decarbonization strategies.

The work includes a scoping study, mapping of cold chain assets, energy-use profiling, and developing decarbonization options with renewables and efficiency upgrades.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and experience with refrigeration, cold storage, and logistics in East Africa.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, energy, refrigeration, environmental sciences, logistics, maritime studies, or a related field.
• Experience with refrigeration technologies and energy efficiency in cold chains.
• Knowledge of port operations and decarbonization strategies is desirable.
• Experience working in Kenya or East Africa and knowledge of public-private partnerships in logistics or energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Map cold chain assets and infrastructure within the Port of Mombasa ecosystem and identify gaps in areas like cold storage and logistics.
• Conduct a qualitative assessment of energy consumption patterns, refrigeration technologies, and refrigerants to profile energy use and emissions.
• Diagnose infrastructure and institutional constraints, then develop decarbonization options including renewable energy integration and efficiency upgrades.
• Analyze how cold chain systems can be integrated into port decarbonization policies and identify priority engagement and investment areas.

Skills

Refrigeration tech

Cold storage

Energy efficiency

Refrigerants

Cooling-demand profiling

Port operations

Logistics systems

Decarbonization strategies

Infrastructure analysis

Stakeholder consultation

Policy integration

Project management

English fluency

Swahili knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or related field

Job description

UNEP seeks a consultant to support the Port of Mombasa in transitioning to a low-carbon operational model, focusing on integrating cold chain infrastructure into port decarbonization strategies.

The work includes a scoping study, mapping of cold chain assets, energy-use profiling, and developing decarbonization options with renewables and efficiency upgrades.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and experience with refrigeration, cold storage, and logistics in East Africa.