CCAC International SLCP Expert for Madagascar’s NDC 3.0

Consultant Finance & Economy Environment

Overview

Support the inclusion of SLCPs into Madagascar's NDC 3.0 framework.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
• Eight years or more of professional experience in a field relevant to climate change, climate change modelling, energy modelling, GHG emissions inventory and air pollution.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and the capacity to work with colleagues and partners is required.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder dialogues, knowledge with sectoral authorities is required.
• Knowledge in modelling of GHG and air pollution mitigation measures with different software including LEAP IBC is required.
• Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required.
• A good understanding of GHG dynamics, short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Madagascar is required.
• Experience in environmental public policy is desirable.
• Knowledge of, or experience implementing, methodologies and resources for developing GHG and air pollution emissions inventories is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written French and English is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

The International SLCP Expert will be responsible for: - Supporting the inclusion of SLCPs into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) framework of Madagascar, focusing on key sectors contributing to super pollutant emissions, in particular Methane, Black Carbon, HFCs plus N2O, which is a non-CO2 pollutant that is long lived. The consultant will follow the NDC 3.0 Guidance Including non-CO₂ pollutants in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) | Climate & Clean Air Coalition. The goal is to enhance mitigation actions while addressing public health, economic development, and environmental benefits. - Enhancing the Engagement and Capability of the MEDD as well as relevant stakeholders in Climate Policy with a Focus on SLCP Mitigation

Work Location

Madagascar

Expected duration

10 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: www.ccacoalition.org. Madagascar joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2024 and has since pledged its commitment to advancing the SLCP agenda under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD). Madagascar’s recent Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 2.0) is a key policy framework that demonstrates the country’s commitment to tackling climate change in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The document outlines the country’s ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030 compared to a business-as-usual scenario. This includes both direct emission reductions and the enhancement of carbon sinks, particularly through sustainable land use and forest management. The NDC underscores the urgent need for strengthened mitigation actions to preserve Madagascar’s status as a carbon sink. Without additional measures, the country is projected to lose this status shortly after 2025 and could become a net emitter by 2030. The NDCs to be submitted in 2025, also known as NDCs 3.0, need to be progressive and more ambitious than current NDCs and may be the last opportunity to put the world on track with a global emission trajectory in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C goal. Importantly, while methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are referenced in NDC 2.0, their targeted mitigation will be key to NDC 3.0. Addressing SLCPs—such as methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons—not only supports immediate climate benefits but also plays a critical role in helping Madagascar retain its carbon sink status and improve public health and air quality outcomes. Strengthening the SLCP agenda will therefore be central to achieving more ambitious and integrated climate action in the next NDC cycle. We are now seeking an International SLCP Expert to collaborate with the Government of the Madagascar to integrate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) into the NDC 3.0 framework of Madagascar, focusing on key sectors contributing to SLCP emissions, in particular Methane, HFCs plus N2O, which is a non-CO2 pollutant that is long-lived. The goal is to enhance mitigation actions while addressing public health, economic development, and environmental benefits. Outputs: - A work plan concerted with the National SLCP Expert, and other line ministries to support the inclusion of SLCPs, plus N2O into the NDC 3.0 framework of Madagascar. - A baseline report on the current status of SLCP emissions in target sectors A Mitigation Strategy with recommended actionable measures for each sector with estimated emission reductions. - Policy Recommendations: Guidelines for integrating SLCP measures into the NDC 3.0 framework. - Capacity Building Sessions: Virtual workshops and training for stakeholders on SLCP mitigation strategies and their implementation. - Monitoring and Reporting Framework: System for tracking SLCP reductions and reporting in line with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. - Periodic progress reports. - Periodic reports should include: - Technical inputs and recommendations generated in the period. - The dialogue supports, inputs, comments, and agreements that emerged from the discussions and dialogues. - A summary of the technical agreements on the definition of the methodology.

Qualifications/special skills

-Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required. A first university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree. - Eight years or more of professional experience in a field relevant to climate change, climate change modelling, energy modelling, GHG emissions inventory and air pollution. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and the capacity to work with colleagues and partners is required. - Experience in multi-stakeholder dialogues, knowledge with sectoral authorities is required. -Knowledge in modelling of GHG and air pollution mitigation measures with different software including LEAP IBC is required. - Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required. - A good understanding of GHG dynamics, short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Madagascar is required. - Experience in environmental public policy is desirable. - Knowledge of, or experience implementing, methodologies and resources for developing GHG and air pollution emissions inventories is desirable.

Languages

-Fluency in oral and written French and English is required.

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