National Consultant for Air Pollutant Emission Projections - Industrial Processes and Solvent Use Sector

UN Secretariat; Paris; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

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

Formation

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

First-level university degree with qualifying experience

Description du poste

Organizational context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. UNEP-CCC focuses on helping developing countries transition to low-carbon development. This role supports the NDC Partnership Action Fund (PAF) implementation team in Moldova, which is developing a National Air Pollution Control Programme to meet national emission reduction targets.

Job purpose

This role is critical for supporting the Government of Moldova in achieving its air quality and climate commitments. The National Consultant will develop and update air pollutant emission inventories and projections for the Industrial Processes and Solvent Use sector, adhering to international reporting standards and national energy data. The work will inform the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) for 2026–2029, ensuring alignment with national Emission Reduction Commitments (ERCs) for key air pollutants through 2040. The consultant will collect, verify, and update inventory data, prepare projections under 'With Measures' and 'With Additional Measures' scenarios, and contribute to CLRTAP reporting.

Responsibilities

Collect, verify, and update air pollutant emission inventory data for the Industrial Processes and Solvent Use sector according to NFR tables and EMEP/EEA methodologies. Prepare emission projections through 2040, including 'With Measures' (WM) and 'With Additional Measures' (WAM) scenarios where necessary. Document historical emission trends, activity projections, assumptions, methodologies, emission factors, quality assurance, and uncertainty assessments. Assess projected emissions against national Emission Reduction Commitments (ERCs) and identify potential emission reduction gaps. Provide recommendations for emission reduction measures relevant to national air pollution control planning. Ensure all deliverables, including calculations and supporting datasets, are submitted in English and in editable formats.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted. Proficiency in written and spoken English and Romanian is essential.

Work experience

A minimum of 9 years of experience in air pollutant emission inventories, industrial process analysis, solvent emissions, or emission projections is required. Experience should align with the tasks of data collection, verification, updating, and projection development for industrial sectors.

Skills

Air pollutant emission inventories, Industrial process analysis, Solvent emissions, Emission projections, Data collection and verification, Report writing, Knowledge of NFR and EMEP/EEA methodologies, Proficiency in English and Romanian.