National Consultant for Air Pollutant Emission Projections - Waste Sector

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites a consultant to develop and update the Waste sector emission inventories and projections for Moldova, aligning with CLRTAP/EMEP methodologies and national data to support the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) for 2026–2029.

Responsibilities include preparing WM and potentially WAM projections through 2040, identifying data gaps, QA, documenting methodologies and uncertainties, and recommending emission reduction priorities

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant professional experience in waste-sector emissions, inventories or projections.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Romanian.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the Waste sector emission inventory in relevant NFR tables.
• Develop WM projections for 2030, 2035, and 2040 and WM/WAM as needed.
• Conduct QA and document methodologies, assumptions and uncertainties.
• Provide recommendations for waste-related emission reduction priorities.

Skills

Waste-sector inventories

Waste management data

Air pollutant projections

International reporting standards

English and Romanian

Education

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

First-level university degree with significant qualifying experience accepted as alternative

Job description

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, contributing to the development of the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) and national emission reduction targets.

Job purpose: This role serves to develop and update air pollutant emission inventories and projections for the Waste sector in Moldova, aligning with international reporting standards and national energy data. The consultant will support the Government of Moldova in meeting its air quality and climate commitments by preparing the Waste sector's contribution to the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) for 2026-2029. The work involves creating 'With Measures' (WM) and potentially 'With Additional Measures' (WAM) projections through 2040, assessing these against national Emission Reduction Commitments (ERCs), and identifying emission reduction priorities. This is crucial for national air pollution control planning and monitoring.

Responsibilities: The consultant will prepare and update the Waste sector air pollutant emission inventory in relevant Nomenclature for Reporting (NFR) tables, adhering to UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) guidelines and EMEP/EEA methodologies. This includes collecting and analyzing waste data, reviewing national strategies, and identifying data gaps. The role involves developing 'With Measures' (WM) emission projections for 2030, 2035, and 2040, accounting for adopted policies. Additionally, 'With Additional Measures' (WAM) projections will be developed where necessary to assess the impact of further emission reduction measures. The consultant will also conduct quality assurance, document methodologies, assumptions, and uncertainties, and provide recommendations for waste-related emission reduction priorities to support national air quality management.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental engineering, waste management, environmental sciences, civil engineering, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with significant qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience: A minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience is required. This experience should be in waste-sector emission inventories, waste management data analysis, or air pollutant emission projections. Proficiency in written and spoken English and Romanian is also necessary.

Skills: Expertise in waste-sector emission inventories, waste management data analysis, and air pollutant emission projections. Familiarity with international reporting standards (e.g., CLRTAP, EMEP/EEA methodologies). Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data. Proficiency in English and Romanian.

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