Transport Emissions Projection Specialist to 2040

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Moldova seeks an experienced consultant to develop and update the transport sector's air pollutant emission inventory and 2040 projections in line with international reporting standards. The role requires a Master’s degree and 9+ years in transport emissions, with fluency in English and Romanian.

The work supports Moldova’s national air pollution programme and ERC alignment. The consultant will apply EMEP/EEA methods, review historical data, and deliver technical reports with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in transport engineering, environmental sciences, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in transport emission inventories, vehicle fleet analysis, activity modelling or emissions projections.
• Proficiency in English and Romanian (written and spoken) is essential.
• Experience applying international reporting standards and methodologies for air pollutant inventories is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the transport sector's air pollutant emission inventory in NFR tables and develop projections through 2040.
• Review historical emissions, collect and analyse transport activity data, and document assumptions.
• Prepare WM projections, assess against ERCs, and develop WAM projections where necessary.
• Apply EMEP/EEA methodologies and calculate projected emissions by pollutant and NFR category.
• Provide recommendations for transport-related air pollution control and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Transport emission inventories

Vehicle fleet analysis

Transport activity modelling

Emission projections

Data analysis

Report writing

English proficiency

Romanian proficiency

Education

Master's degree in transport engineering or related field

First-level university degree with qualifying experience

Job description

UN Secretariat in Moldova seeks an experienced consultant to develop and update the transport sector's air pollutant emission inventory and 2040 projections in line with international reporting standards. The role requires a Master’s degree and 9+ years in transport emissions, with fluency in English and Romanian.

The work supports Moldova’s national air pollution programme and ERC alignment. The consultant will apply EMEP/EEA methods, review historical data, and deliver technical reports with