CCAC Senior Adviser on Fossil Fuel Regulation

The Senior Adviser will lead the development and implementation of the MR2R Network, engaging key partners and sectoral actors and enrolling regulators into the Network, including through bilateral outreach, thematic meetings, regional meetings, and potential ministerial engagement, as well as engagement via the CCAC Fossil Fuel Hub and the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme; provide guidance to operationalize the MR2R Network; coordinate the Network’s development of documents including case studies and policy briefs; and coordinate with the Fossil Fuel Hub Coordinator to develop work plans and tailored approaches.

Paris, France (or remote, with monthly/frequent travel to Paris at consultant’s own cost)

12 months

The UNEP-convened 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 about the CCAC is here: www.ccacoalition.org   As of October 2023, the same team is providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge. More information about the Global Methane Pledge is here: www. globalmethanepledge.org The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat at the Economy Division in Paris.    The CCAC Secretariat is seeking a Senior Adviser on Fossil Fuel Regulation to run the new Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network as part of the Fossil Fuel Hub. The Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network (MR2R) will be a subgroup of the CCAC’s Fossil Fuel Hub and benefit from insights coming from the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Program (FFRP). Regulators that are recipients of FFRP support will have the opportunity to bring their gained expertise to the network and thus contribute to consolidating it. Contrary to the Hub, which is an open forum, the network will provide a safe space and sounding board as a closed-door forum. This network will expand the audience to regulators from all countries and not just those specifically enrolled under FFRP and will gradually liaise with regulators from other sectors. It will prepare regulators with a robust and trusted peer-to-peer network in advance of the implementation stage. Objectives and outputs 1. Strong and engaged Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network as part of the Fossil Fuel Hub. The Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network (MR2R) will be a subgroup of the CCAC’s Fossil Fuel Hub and benefit from insights coming from the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Program (FFRP). The Network will include regulators from CCAC Partner countries and not just those specifically enrolled under FFRP. Gradually liaise with regulators from other relevant sectors (such as finance, hydrogen, safety, health, transport). 2. Coordinate the Methane Regulator to Regulator Network (MR2R) with key implementing organizations of the FFRP and other strategic partners (e.g. IEA, OECD and World Bank) with a view to expanding the MR2R Network. 3. Provide continued expert guidance to support expansion and refinement of the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme (FFRP) and the broader fossil fuel strategy and objectives of the CCAC.  Specific tasks and responsibilities 1. Lead the Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network as part of the Fossil Fuel Hub. The Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network (MR2R) will be a subgroup of the CCAC’s Fossil Fuel Hub and benefit from insights coming from the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Program (FFRP). The MR2R Network will prepare regulators with a robust and trusted peer-to-peer network in advance of the implementation stage. Regulators that are recipients of FFRP support will have the opportunity to bring their gained expertise to the network and thus contribute to consolidating it. (a) Support at least 3 core group meetings; 3 in-person workshops; and 4 webinars for regulators. (b) Produce at least 1 document to support the discussion of the Network. 2. Establish, coordinate outreach to regulator participants and convene the Methane Regulator to Regulator Network (MR2R) with key implementing organizations of the FFRP and other strategic partners (e.g. IEA, OECD and World Bank). Act as the facilitator for the first sessions. 3. Provide continued expert guidance to evolve and implement the CCAC’s fossil fuel strategy. 4. Provide expert guidance to the CCAC strategy for fossil fuels, including on implementation and scale-up of CCAC strategy pillars, such as by leading the update and development of key strategy documents   5. Bilateral meetings with government officials in priority countries not yet engaged in the FFRP.  6. Ad-hoc support for 3 additional countries seeking advice for support through Fossil Fuel Hub.

An advanced university degree is required in the field of engineering, environmental management and other related fields. At least 15 years of experience in the fossil fuel industry or fossil fuel regulation and policy, with experience addressing super pollutant emissions from fossil fuel activities is required. Experience in country and stakeholder engagement, including high-level engagement, with established networks of and access to strategic actors across the highest emitting countries of fossil fuel methane is required. Experience in developing and communicating expert sectoral advice is required. Proficiency in writing policy briefs, case studies, op-eds, key messages, implementation plans and sectoral strategies and guidance is desirable. Proven expertise in methane and greenhouse gas mitigation is desirable.

Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.

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