CCAC Strategic Planning Officer for the Super Pollutants Accelerator

Job Posting Organization:
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership that includes governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives from the private sector, environmental community, and civil society. Established to address the urgent need for integrated climate and clean air solutions, the CCAC focuses on reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane, black carbon, HFCs, and tropospheric ozone. The CCAC is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at the Economy Division in Paris. The coalition has been instrumental in promoting international cooperation and action on climate change and air quality, with a mission to accelerate the reduction of SLCPs globally. Mexico has been a key player in this initiative, demonstrating leadership in super pollutant management for over a decade and committing to ambitious targets within its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

Job Overview:
The CCAC Strategic Planning Officer for the Super Pollutants Accelerator in Mexico will play a crucial role in tracking and coordinating progress across various projects aimed at improving air quality, addressing climate change, and mitigating super pollutants. This position involves consolidating critical data related to air pollution and SLCPs into a cohesive, evidence-based national planning framework. The Officer will work closely with a team of specialists, including the Technical Specialist, Air Quality Specialist, and Quality Assurance/MRV Officer, to ensure that project data, policy scenarios, and co-benefit assessments are effectively integrated into strategic decision-making processes and long-term planning initiatives. The overarching goal is to enhance policy integration of SLCP mitigation strategies, operationalize an integrated national planning framework, and ensure that project results inform national policy effectively. The role requires a proactive approach to synthesizing data and insights that can drive impactful changes in national strategies and planning instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Strategic Planning Officer will be responsible for several key outputs, including:

• Strengthening policy integration of SLCP mitigation by producing sector-specific policy integration briefs, conducting a consolidated SLCP Policy Gap Assessment, and drafting proposals for integrating SLCP mitigation into national planning instruments.
• Operationalizing an Integrated National Planning Framework by developing a fully functional LEAP-IBC-based national SLCP planning module, creating a Data Integration Template and Protocol, and producing a Scenario Analysis Package that outlines SLCP emission trajectories and policy impacts.
• Ensuring that project results systematically inform national policy by generating quarterly synthesis briefs, a consolidated Project-to-Policy Insight Report, and a SLCP Co-benefit Assessment Dashboard.
• Enhancing strategic decision-making across institutions by creating a national SLCP–Climate–Air Quality Planning Dashboard, producing tailored Decision-Support Briefs, and developing a cross-institutional planning toolkit. The Officer will also be involved in delivering technical workshops and training materials to build capacity among relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in fields such as environmental sciences, energy planning, public policy, engineering, or climate policy. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A minimum of five years of experience in energy-climate-air quality modeling is required, with hands-on expertise in integrated assessment tools like LEAP, LEAP-IBC, or GAINS. Strong data management and visualization skills, along with proficiency in scenario analysis tools such as Excel, Python/R, and GIS, are essential. Candidates should have a solid understanding of Mexico’s energy, transport, waste, and industrial sectors, as well as its climate governance architecture. The ability to communicate complex model results to non-technical audiences is a valuable asset, as is experience in preparing technical reports and engaging stakeholders in climate-related discussions.

Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in relevant fields such as environmental sciences, energy planning, public policy, engineering, or climate policy. Candidates with a first-level university degree and additional qualifying experience may also be considered. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of climate change, air quality, and super pollutant mitigation strategies.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required, particularly in energy-climate-air quality modeling. Candidates should have practical experience with integrated assessment tools and a strong background in data management and visualization. Experience working with government entities or international development partners in the environmental or climate sector is highly desirable, as is familiarity with climate change agreements and air pollution issues.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish, both written and oral, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, fluency in English is highly desired, as it will facilitate communication with international stakeholders and the preparation of reports and materials in both languages.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to last for 12 months, and while specific details regarding compensation and benefits are not provided, it is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. This includes application, interview, or training stages, ensuring a transparent and equitable hiring process.