Senior Consultant for Global Cooling Stocktake Report

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Position Title: Senior Consultant for Global Cooling Stocktake Report
Location: Remote
Country: Remote
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes sustainable development through sound environmental practices. Established in 1972, UNEP has a mission to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices, and it operates in over 150 countries with a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees. UNEP plays a crucial role in coordinating responses to environmental challenges and fostering partnerships among governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Job Overview:
The position of Senior Consultant for the Global Cooling Stocktake Report involves supporting the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in finalizing a critical report that assesses global cooling solutions and their impact on greenhouse gas emissions. The consultant will engage in data compilation and verification, develop GHG emissions mitigation pathways, and analyze various cooling scenarios. This role is essential for ensuring that the report meets its objectives and is prepared for its release ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The consultant will also contribute to the Annual Global Cooling Pledge Progress Report for 2025, which will highlight the progress made by countries in adopting sustainable cooling solutions. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government representatives, industry experts, and civil society organizations, to facilitate knowledge exchange and advocacy for climate-friendly cooling solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Consultant will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including:

• Compiling and verifying data related to GHG emissions and cooling solutions.
• Developing and describing various cooling GHG emissions mitigation pathways scenarios for different time intervals, including counterfactual and business-as-usual scenarios until 2030 and 204
• Conducting a detailed analysis of passive cooling scenarios and their impacts, emphasizing data details on sustainable cooling solutions.
• Preparing annexures of the various modeling pathways and updating the modeling chapters and key messages based on peer review feedback.
• Supporting the peer review process of the modeling chapter and integrating comments for finalization.
• Estimating modeling impacts specifically for Pledge signatory countries and contributing to the authorship of the Annual Pledge Progress Report for 202
• Finalizing the 2024 Annual Pledge Progress Report by verifying data and analysis based on country responses and feedback.
• Engaging with international stakeholders and industry players to ensure alignment and coordination in the cooling sector.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires several qualifications, including:

• An advanced university degree in environmental science or engineering.
• At least 15 years of professional experience related to refrigeration, air conditioning, and cooling solutions.
• Prior experience working with international stakeholder groups and industry players in the HVAC industry.
• A strong technical understanding of cooling products and their environmental and energy impacts, along with knowledge of product development and innovation aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and project management, as well as familiarity with policy, technical, and regulatory aspects of sustainable cooling.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in environmental science or engineering. In cases where candidates have extensive professional experience, this may be accepted in lieu of a formal diploma. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in environmental principles and practices, particularly as they relate to cooling technologies and their impacts on climate change.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the field of refrigeration, air conditioning, and related cooling solutions. This experience should include working with international stakeholders and industry players, demonstrating a strong understanding of the HVAC industry and its dynamics. The candidate should also have experience in project management and stakeholder coordination, as well as a solid grasp of the policy and regulatory landscape surrounding sustainable cooling.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. The consultant should also have proven experience and skills in policy and/or technical report writing, as well as energy modeling, which are essential for effectively communicating findings and recommendations in the reports being developed.

Additional Notes:
The position is remote and is expected to last for a duration of 7 months. There are no additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, or compensation provided in the job description. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that the application process is accessible and free from financial barriers.