Result of ServiceThe CCAC International SLCP Expert will be responsible for: - Supporting the Government of Iraq with the inclusion of priority SLCP, including methane, mitigation actions and/or targets in its revised NDC by 2025 (NDC 3.0). - Enhancing engagement and capability of mitigation sectors in Climate Policy with a Focus on SLCP Mitigation, including methane. - Supporting the Government of Iraq build a robust platform to support NDC developers during updates and implementation phases. Work LocationRemote Expected duration9 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Iraq joined the CCAC in 2015, aiming to achieve its climate goals. Iraq submitted an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) ahead of the Paris Agreement and signed the agreement in December 2016. In the INDC, Iraq set ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 15 percent below business-as-usual emissions by 2035. Iraq is in the process of updating its NDC, key messages are due by late September 2025, with the first draft expected by June or July 2025. Immediate action is needed for document preparation, stocktaking, and basic analyses. Current challenges include a lack of SLCPs in NDC commitments, inadequate modeling for SLCP mitigation, and significant gaps in data and national capabilities. A gap on the inclusion of SLCPs in the process of the NDC revision remains. To address it, in 2025, Iraq’s Ministry of Environment requested CCAC support that focuses on rapidly enhancing the NDC preparation process by providing technical expertise in SLCP-related data, analytics, and modeling. It also aims to build national capacity and integrate SLCP mitigation actions into the NDC text to ensure comprehensive and effective climate commitments. The results of this project will be incorporated into the NDC draft and presented at the COP30. In parallel, Iraq is receiving support from UNDP and other UN bodies to enhance and updating of Iraq’s NDC. Additionally, Iraq is in the process of discussing potential support from NDC Partnership that will be mainly covering capacity building for the decision makers on the climate actions. The project is designed to develop essential policy recommendations to address gaps and actions needed for the revised NDC. The CCAC is therefore seeking an International SLCP expert to strengthen capacity of Iraqi government entities to identify opportunities for enhancing short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone action, ahead of the 2025 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update. She/he will work in close collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat team, a CCAC National SLCP Expert and focal points at the Ministry of Environment. Output expectations: Output 1: A work plan concerted with the Ministry of Environment, other line ministries and other entities supporting Iraq, to support the inclusion of SLCPs, including methane, into the NDC 3.0 framework of Iraq. - Progress report outlining the progress and activities taken forward and next steps. Output 2: A report on progress which includes: - Progress to date on national SLCP policy, planning, and implementation - The gaps and actions needed to enhance the updated NDC with priority SLCP measures, including methane - Draft of NDC text (SLCPs part) - Submission of a progress report outlining the progress and activities taken forward and next steps; including the workplan agreed to by the Ministry and CCAC Secretariat. Output 3: Comprehensive capacity building program to support Iraq’s efforts to integrate SLCPs in their NDC 3.0 and their eventual implementation. - This capacity building program will target decision makers in the high-level steering committee that are responsible for preparing the NDC, and the national teams from the sectoral ministries. - Organize training on the methodology for incorporating SLCPs, including methane, into NDCs in coordination with the National SLCP Expert. - Compiling and sharing international experiences from other developing countries that have included SLCPs, including methane, in their national planning process - Organize virtual or in-person workshops in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and the National SLCP Expert on climate change aspects including impacts, policies, measures, mitigation co-benefits, negotiations, and so on, and outline pathways for stakeholders’ engagement in climate policy. - Prepare workshop materials - Organize dedicated sessions introducing the concept of SLCPs, explain why they are considered low-hanging fruits in climate action, and discuss their impact on global warming. - Facilitate events or webinars featuring new technologies and innovations supporting climate action. - Submission of a progress report outlining the progress and activities taken forward and next steps; including the workplan agreed to by the Ministry and CCAC Secretariat. Output 4: Mapping regional researcher, institutions and experts specializing in SLCPs to create a reliable network of specialists. This ensures the MOEn and NDC developers, can access cutting-edge research and trusted expertise for climate policy design and implementation. - Submission of a progress report outlining the progress and activities taken forward and next steps; including the workplan agreed to by the Ministry and CCAC Secretariat. Output 5: Develop a centralized database of references, tools, and experts to ensure the Iraqi government has immediate access to critical resources for future climate actions. This includes: - Conducting a thorough review of existing research and emerging trends in SLCP, including methane, and climate change science to ensure the priorities are evidence-based and forward-looking. - Introduce co-benefits and interlinkages of SLCP, including methane, action in justifying mitigation, to assist the possibilities for funding in SLCP, in addition to identifying the contribution of reductions into the overall NDC ambitions. - Identify ongoing and completed projects that exemplify best practices and innovative approaches in the field of SLCP and climate change research. - Implement a feedback mechanism that allows researchers and other stakeholders to suggest updates and provide insights on emerging issues (likely, as a task in NDC roadmap – annual update of priorities) - Submission of a final report outlining the results achieved with final outputs as annexes. Qualifications/special skills- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, physics, chemistry, chemical 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. - At least 8 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to climate change, climate change modelling, energy modelling, GHG emissions inventory and air pollution. - Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and other stakeholders is required. - 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 Iraq 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 English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.