CCAC National Consultant for Guatemala

Result of Service

The CCAC National Consultant for Guatemala will support the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) in facilitating interministerial coordination and effective communication to engage relevant stakeholders in the field, aiming to strengthen the country's efforts to mitigate short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). This role includes coordinating and supporting the development of specific outputs within the framework of the CCAC project "Guatemala - Develop a national SLCP plan to mainstream SLCP mitigation into existing policy and methane roadmap" that is currently implemented by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) in close coordination with the CCAC Focal Point. Additionally, the national consultant will assist MARN in overseeing the deliverables produced by SEI to ensure they meet both MARN and CCAC requirements, working closely with the Vice ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change. Also, the National Consultant will support the MARN promoting collaboration across sectors like air quality, health, and waste, overseeing the methane roadmap, and supporting the MARN in its initiative to strengthen its Air Quality regulations that can build on the previous CCAC project "Central America - Achieving air quality, climate, and health goals".

Work Location

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN)

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs, and tropospheric ozone. More information on the CCAC is available at: Guidance on the CCAC's National Planning Methodology for reducing short-lived climate pollutants is available in the Resource Library. Guatemala joined the CCAC in 2023 joining the global effort to cut short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane, black carbon, tropospheric ozone, and HFCs. By endorsing the CCAC Framework and its Strategy 2030, Guatemala has committed to advancing integrated action across key sectors, including agriculture, waste, transport, and heavy-duty vehicles. Guatemala is also working to strengthen its legal framework by creating and updating environmental regulations and documents related to air pollution. Through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), Guatemala will receive support from the CCAC to prepare a CCAC-funded Project [GT-24-001] - Guatemala - Develop a national SLCP plan to mainstream SLCP mitigation into existing policy and methane roadmap. These efforts aim to design mitigation strategies that benefit public health, prevent premature deaths, protect ecosystems, and support national economic growth. To support these efforts, the CCAC is seeking a National Consultant for Guatemala to enhance MARN's capacity in coordinating national climate and air quality activities. The consultant will be embedded at MARN and will report to CCAC Secretariat. All deliverables are to be validated by the CCAC Focal Point at the MARN. Expected outcomes: The CCAC National Project Coordinator in Guatemala will provide support to: (1) Develop specific outputs of the CCAC project in the country "GT-24-001" to develop a national SLCP plan and methane roadmap, in close coordination with SEI and the CCAC Focal Point. (2) Ensure the participation and support of Guatemala's government institutions related to air quality to implement the roadmap that enhances mitigation measures for short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), including backing from high-level political actors. (3) Contribute to strengthening the capacity of government institutions to develop and implement SLCP mitigation strategies and measures, based on CCAC's integrated approach to reducing air pollution. (4) Propose strategies to integrate SLCP mitigation actions into relevant national processes, plans, and strategies, including the possibility of incorporating SLCP emission calculations into national MRV systems. (5) Identify national and international funding opportunities to implement the roadmap and improve SLCP mitigation actions in the country. (6) Recommend actions to raise national awareness about SLCPs. (7) Ensure Guatemala remains an active CCAC partner and benefits from the Coalition (e.g., exchange of best practices, technical assistance, funding, bilateral partnerships). Outputs: (1) Activity reports on support provided to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) in implementing the "Guatemala - Develop a national SLCP plan to mainstream SLCP mitigation into existing policy and methane roadmap" project to develop a national SLCP plan and methane roadmap, in close coordination with SEI and the CCAC Focal Point. (2) Analysis on the current institutional arrangement and proposal to establish a mechanism to ensure interministerial and interinstitutional coordination and collaboration in reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), such as an interagency working group or national SLCP unit, while also involving other societal actors like academia and industry. (3) Report containing capacity building activities such as training, webinar or workshops organized to build national capacity for SLCP mitigation in the country addressed to relevant government ministries and departments. Training topics could be on integrated emissions assessments and SLCP mitigation, improved and integrated inventories of SLCPs, greenhouse gases (GHGs), and air pollutants, mitigation assessments, implementation strategies or MRV system for tracking mechanism for SLCP emissions and mitigation. (4) Awareness materials, policy papers or summary for stakeholders on benefits for reducing air pollution, including implementation of the roadmap to improve SLCP and GHG mitigation measures in the country. (5) Update or enhance Guatemala's partner profile on the CCAC website.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree(Master's or equivalent) in environmental sciences, climate policy, economics, chemical, politics, international relations or a similar discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least five years of professional experience in a field relevant to climate change and air pollution, and/or environmental and climate policy is required. - Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required. - A good understanding of short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Guatemala is required. - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral presentations is required. - Proven experience preparing technical reports, stakeholder engagement materials, or capacity-building content related to climate change, SLCPs, or air pollution is desired. - Experience working with government and/or international development partners in the environmental/climate sector is desired. - Knowledge and previous experience working on climate change, short-lived climate pollutants, climate change international agreements or air pollution is desired. - Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and to collaborate with multidisciplinary team. - Ability to work with advanced formulas in Excel spreadsheet is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Fluency in oral and written English is desired.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.