CCAC National Project Coordinator for Senegal

The CCAC is seeking a National Project Coordinator to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Senegal for national SLCP mitigation planning, policies and implementation and more specifically the delivery of a National Short-lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Plan and a National Methane Roadmap. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will sit at the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development. S/he will work in close collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat team and focal points at the Ministry to coordinate the implementation of CCAC projects in Senegal and will liaise with implementing partners to enhance awareness on SLCPs. The CCAC supported projects include (the list can be extended):

• SN-23-001 - Senegal – Develop a National SLCP Plan and National Methane Roadmap

The CCAC National Project Coordinator under the coordination of the CCAC Focal Point will support:

• The implementation of SLCP mitigation projects in Senegal within timeline and in line with Senegal’s needs and priorities.

• National awareness raising efforts on SLCPs.

• Inter-institutional coordination on SLCP mitigation efforts.

• Identification and engagement of SLCP support mechanisms.

• Engagement of Senegal in the CCAC.

Qualifications/Compétences

• Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a subject related to environmental management/science, economics, health, project management, finance, administration, or in a relevant field.

• At least 10 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to environmental management/science, climate change, economics, health, project management, finance, administration.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and other stakeholders is required.

• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups including national governments is required.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral presentations) are required.

• Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required.

• A good understanding of short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Senegal is desirable.

• Ability to work with advanced formulas in Excel spreadsheet is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.

Please apply here by November 29.