Project Coordinator – Nigeria Methane Project

Result of Service

Support planning and execution of Baseline Science Study in Nigeria. Manage government and private sector relationships in Nigeria.

Work Location

Home-based in Nigeria

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-focused, action-oriented initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions – the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. IMEO is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage on-the-ground planning and execution of the Nigeria Methane Emissions Reduction Pilot Programme (NiMERP). NiMERP aims to assess multi-sectoral methane emissions in Nigeria and to build local capacity for methane measurement and mitigation. NiMERP will be implemented by UNEP’s IMEO, which will support Nigeria’s effort to improve data on methane emissions and build capacity towards measuring, quantifying, and mitigating these emissions. The intended outcomes of the NiMERP are to (i) deliver a science study to measure methane emissions across sectors (agriculture, waste, and oil and gas) to deliver an empirical methane baseline and (ii) to build awareness and capacity in academics, other stakeholders as well as relevant ministries on methane emissions and mitigation opportunities. This position will be remote and based in Nigeria.

Qualifications/special skills

Master's degree in environmental studies, management, sustainability, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of relevant work experience. At least five-years-combined full-time and part-time, paid or unpaid- professional experience with relevance to energy, climate change, sustainable development, support to environment/development projects, and/or working with/in developing countries. Familiarity with project management support, such as organising workshops and stakeholder consultations. Experience interacting with government agencies in Nigeria. Experience managing scientific projects in Nigeria. Experience working with climate and development stakeholders, international organizations, and technical partners. Familiarity with greenhouse gas and methane emissions in at least one sector (energy, agriculture, waste).

Languages

English is the working language of this position.

Additional Information

Activities, tasks, and responsibilities are as follows: • Identifying relevant stakeholders and building/maintaining relationships to facilitate project planning and execution; • Establishing and facilitating partnerships with relevant local institutions, including governments, international organizations, regional agencies, the academic community, and civil society; • In coordination with the Project Steering Committee (PSC), the Project Coordinator will establish the necessary infrastructure and working arrangements for project execution in Nigeria; • Providing input to the PSC and coordination of inputs into project implementation activities in Nigeria; • Coordinating with PSC regarding necessary project modifications or refinement to achieve project goals according to local context; • Liaising between UNEP, the European Union Delegation to Nigeria, the Nigerian national government, and other relevant national and regional partner agencies and stakeholders; • Supporting monitoring of in-country activities and preparation of the project’s annual donor report; • Supporting activities related to the baseline measurement study including coordination between the Principle Investigator and national researchers; • Supporting researchers to obtain local approvals and permits, including overflight permits for measurements; • Supporting on adapting Measurement, Reporting, and Verification guidance to a national context; • Supporting planning of in-country training workshops; • Conducting field visits and international missions, as required, to facilitate project outputs; • Acting as public liaison for the project, coordinating communication and dissemination of information to ensure maximum project visibility with UNEP guidance.

No Fee

THE 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.