Senior Consultant on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

West African Development Bank (BOAD); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international development organization is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive climate change initiatives aligned with the Paris Agreement. The role involves conducting readiness assessments, engaging stakeholders, and developing carbon finance strategies. Candidates are required to have a Master's degree and extensive experience in carbon markets and the UNFCCC processes. Proficiency in English and knowledge of French is preferred. Applications must be submitted via email by September 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in carbon markets.
• Engagement in the UNFCCC intergovernmental process for at least 10 years.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct readiness assessments and strategic alignment with local authorities.
• Develop tools and carbon finance strategies.
• Draft national engagement strategies aligned with NDC implementation.

Skills

Capacity building

Stakeholder engagement

Carbon markets expertise

Bilingual proficiency (English and French)

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior Consultant on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Position description

The consultant will carry out their responsibilities under the overall guidance of the Manager and in close liaison with the Team Lead of the assigned RCC, and substantive team from the secretariat in Bonn.

Phase 1 – Readiness Assessment & Strategic Alignment

• Review submitted NDCs, including conditionality, sectoral targets, and existing support
• Map current climate finance flows (GCF, GEF, NDCP, bilateral)
• Identify technical gaps and sectoral entry points for A6 engagement (energy, AFOLU, waste)

Deliverables:

• Country fact sheets summarizing NDC targets, gaps, and A6 finance entry points
• Regional matrix linking priority sectors, emission potential, and carbon market applicability

Phase 2 – Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Capacity Building

• Engage national climate authorities and focal points
• Deliver virtual or hybrid consultations and technical trainings
• Support countries in designing institutional structures for A6 implementation (DNA setup, roles)

Deliverables:

• Consultation reports for each country
• Capacity-building materials (slides, handouts, recordings)
• Institutional readiness reports and proposals for A6 governance setup

Phase 3 – Development of Tools and Carbon Finance Strategy

• Draft a Carbon Market Playbook for fragile and LDC contexts, including:
• A6.2 and A6.4 eligibility, procedures, benefit-sharing, MRV
• Templates for authorization and carbon project appraisal
• Develop a Carbon Finance Leverage Framework showing how A6 crediting can co-finance conditional NDC targets
• Prepare sectoral briefs with emission reduction and revenue potential modeling

Deliverables:

• Carbon Market Playbook
• Sectoral carbon finance briefs (energy, forestry, waste)
• Finance leverage matrix for target countries

Phase 4 – Final Roadmaps and Integration

• Draft national Article 6 engagement strategies aligned with NDC implementation plans
• Provide Africa with a roadmap for targeted support over 2025–2026
• Propose coordination models with other TA providers (UNDP, GGGI, NDCP, GEF)

Deliverables:

• Article 6 country engagement roadmaps
• Final report summarizing all outputs, tools, and strategic recommendations
• Presentation to UNFCCC and RCC on the outcome and outputs

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in international relations, climate change, environmental science, engineering, economics, finance, management, development studies, social sciences, or a closely related field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in carbon markets, delivering capacity building to developing countries
• At least 10 years of engagement in the UNFCCC intergovernmental process, with particular emphasis on Article 6 and associated capacity-building efforts
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; French knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset

Application instructions

Interested candidates who wish to undertake this work should submit their letter of motivation and CV to [e-mail] and [e-mail]. The deadline for application is September 15, 2025.

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