Technical Assessment of Carbon Finance Documentation

Volunteering Finance & Economy

Overview

Review carbon finance documentation and generate reports.

You have:

• Experience in reviewing carbon finance mitigation action design documents and related project documents.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Background knowledge in climate change mitigation and policy.
• An undergraduate degree in a related field is considered an asset.

Contract

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Central to UNDP’s approach is supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and working with countries on achieving their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through, among other measures, leveraging the opportunities recently made possible by the adoption of Article 6 – the Paris Agreement’s rulebook governing carbon markets. Within this framework, and in partnership with the Government of Switzerland, UNDP set up the Carbon Payments for Development Facility in 2022 to serve as a catalyst for innovative public-private partnerships that reduce carbon emissions while contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. In this market-oriented approach, a private or state-owned enterprise must first identify and invest in a market opportunity that provides a product or service while reducing the country’s carbon footprint. This could be anything from developing a new solar energy grid to launching an e-mobility transportation service to renovating old buildings with improved insulation. Once the initiative has demonstrated proven success in reducing carbon emissions, it can receive up to 25 percent of its originally invested capital from the Facility.

UNDP is looking for one online volunteer, who has experience in revieing carbon finance mitigation action design documents and related project documents. The task will include the following responsibilities: 1. Review technical information provided by Country Office teams and project developers, assess the plausibility, review calculations for a MADD. 2. Facilitate 1 MADD validation, including addressing any issues or concerns raised by the validators or the standard setters. 3. Develop 2 monitoring reports to avoid discrepancies or errors during verifications.

The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 40 documents and compile the key outcomes in concise assessments and documents.

The online volunteers will have the opportunity to build connections with the UNDP communication team and learn about the ways in which compelling reports can enhance visibility of results achieved.

Application is open for all nationalities. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills. Background knowledge and working experience in climate change mitigation and policy. An undergraduate degree in a related field is considered an asset.

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