IMEO OGMP 2.0 Upstream Expert

Result of Service

The Consultant will provide technical support to the OGMP team, with focus on reporting, data analysis, uncertainty and reconciliation and methane emissions detection, quantification and mitigation technologies. In particular, the consultant will work with OGMP member companies on their data methodologies and provide technical feedback to assist their reporting. They will contribute to the data review process (annual reports and implementation plan). They will support with technical calls with upstream members and potential members throughout the year to advise and support them on technical topics related to sources of methane emissions as well as methane detection, quantification and mitigation technologies and methodologies. The consultant will review upstream companies' implementation plans and provide technical feedback to assist their annual reporting. They will contribute to the development of guidelines and to the work of technical task forces on the development of supporting materials, technical guidance documents and uncertainty and reconciliation.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

UN Environment Programme implements the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) and Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), an ambitious reporting initiative to facilitate methane emissions reductions from the oil and gas sector. The OGMP is a multi-stakeholder partnership working to improve methane emissions reporting. The updated reporting framework (OGMP 2.0) launched in November 2020, is the most ambitious and comprehensive reporting framework for methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Member companies will report on methane emissions levels from all material sources across the entire oil and gas value chain, including both operated and non-operated assets. OGMP 2.0 is a comprehensive measurement-based methane reporting framework that standardizes rigorous and transparent emissions accounting practices. A consultant expert in the methane detection, quantification and mitigation process in oil & gas upstream assets is needed to provide technical advice and support to the Programme Managers in charge of OGMP. Review and analyse OGMP companies' annual reports covering: Review of methodologies and technologies used by OGMP companies for operated and non-operated assets, representativeness of collected samples, assess robustness of reconciliation processes Support to Task Forces: Draft materials/guidance within task force Participation in Task Force calls Written inputs and feedback on deliverables produced by the Task Force Support with the organisation of technical workshops, annual conference and events organised by third parties Regular technical calls with companies. Technical feedback and guidance to OGMP member companies.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental, sciences or engineering relevant field. PhD is an asset A first university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least three years of relevant work experience in an environmental science, policy analysis, environmental advocacy or related field Track record of working with the upstream sector. Expertise with methodologies and technologies for the detection, quantification and mitigation of methane emissions Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment

Languages

English is the working language of UNEP's IMEO

Additional Information

Outputs/work assignments: Analysis of company implementation plans Regular technical calls with companies Support with the organization of technical workshops, OGMP annual conference and events organized by third parties Technical feedback and guidance to OGMP member companies Written inputs and feedback on Task Forces work Develop of guidelines and other materials to support companies meet the OGMP reporting requirements

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.