CAPACITY BUILDING IN CARBON MARKETS AND ARTICLE 6 READINESS PROJECT TECHNICAL LEAD CONSULTANT

Capacity Building in Carbon Markets and Article 6 Readiness Project Technical Lead Consultant

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Job Opening ID: 277084

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Job Family : Environmental Affairs

Category and Level : Consultants, CON

Duty Station : PANAMA CITY

Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme

Date Posted : May 6, 2026

Deadline : May 15, 2026

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The Capacity Building in Carbon Markets and Article 6 Readiness Technical Lead Consultant will collaborate with the UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO) to achieve these main goals:

• Collectively improve the overall knowledge of the scope and functioning of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and El Salvador through a regional approach.
• Actively participate with the relevant stakeholders from these participating countries to comply with the institutional, technical and operational requirements to establish or participate in new or existing carbon markets. This will not only support the participating countries to comply with the goals established in their NDCs but also allow the national governments to increase their ambition and cooperation among parties in their commitments under the Paris Agreement.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of the project, including the cooperation with the Administrative and Finance Officer to facilitate that financial, procurement and human resource processes are aligned with the terms of the GCF Readiness agreement, and that records of project documents and assets/equipment lists, including financial and procurement documents, are maintained in accordance with audit requirements. Additionally, provide technical and analytical inputs to inform the preparation of annual and semi-annual work plans, procurement plans and budgets for the LAC region and the NDA.
• Enhance the relevance and visibility of the Regional Carbon Market Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean by providing technical guidance, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and facilitating collaboration with programs, projects, and initiatives working on Article 6 and carbon markets.
• It is expected that the Capacity Building in Carbon Markets and Article 6 Readiness Project Technical Lead Consultant will improve the overall knowledge of the scope and functioning of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and El Salvador through a regional approach and actively participate with the relevant stakeholders from these participating countries to comply with the institutional, technical and operational requirements to establish or participate in new or existing carbon markets. This will not only support the participating countries to comply with the goals established in their NDCs but also allow the national governments to increase their ambition and cooperation among parties in their commitments under the Paris Agreement. Also, the consultant will work towards increasing the relevance and visibility of the Regional Carbon Market Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean by providing technical guidance, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and facilitating collaboration with programs, projects, and initiatives working on Article 6 and carbon markets. Specific tasks and responsibilities Under the direct supervision of UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the consultant shall perform the following activities: A. Project Activities/Deliverables Execution It is expected that Technical Lead Consultant, with the support of the Management Specialist and the individual technical consultants, will provide technical and analytical guidance for the development of all activities approved- under output 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.4.1 and 2.4.2- and ensure the successful development of all deliverables included under these outputs in line with the budget and implementation plan: Outcome 2.2. GCF recipient countries have developed or enhanced strategic frameworks to address policy gaps, improve sectoral expertise, and enhance enabling environments for GCF programming in low-emission investment. Output 2.2.1: Conditions needed for the implementation frameworks for the future operationalization of carbon markets mechanisms and Article 6 in the participating countries have been identified.
• Activity 1. Provide technical input and timely review of the analysis prepared by the regional consulting team on the development of carbon markets (voluntary and compliance) and Article 6 mechanisms, in terms of carbon budgets and capacity building activities. Responsibilities: The consultant will contribute to and participate in the process of compiling the reviews of the local consultants and reviewing the adjusted versions presented by the consulting firms, with the objective of producing high- quality deliverable that comply with the project´s concept note. Moreover, the consultant will prepare collaborative and consultative processes with key stakeholders by contributing technical inputs and background information in order to facilitate the involvement of government and other actors (including national and local authorities, non-government organizations, academia, and private sector actors) in the development of the activity deliverables and results. Additionally, the consultant should prepare and update draft project communication material and, upon request by UNEP LACO, prepare information materials for dissemination of the deliverables. Provide technical inputs to contribute to the preparation of background documentation for meetings and communication among consultants and designated focal points established under the project; including the preparation of draft agendas and compilation of technical background materials related to the Project Steering Committee (PSC), under UNEP guidance and in consultation with relevant partners, including the GCF Secretariat. Timeframe: The products developed by the regional consulting team will be delivered during the second semester of 2026. Output 2.2.2: Technical capacities of NDAs and key stakeholders to comply with the requirements for the implementation of carbon markets are strengthened and eligibility criteria for projects are defined to participate in article 6 in each country.
• Activity 2. Provide technical guidance to the peer learning platform (Regional Observatory of Carbon Markets) Responsibilities: The consultant will participate in all the committee meetings of the Observatory, providing technical assessment and support for the articulation of stakeholders, as well as promoting the dissemination of knowledge produced by the project through the platform. The consultant shall identify and document potential cross-project linkages with other relevant projects and programmes to inform mutually reinforcing approaches. The consultant will also contribute to fundraising initiatives for the sustainability of the platform and prepare analytical and technical inputs to the review of budget- related information by analyzing budget execution data against planned expenditures and documenting observations for UNEP´s consideration. Timeframe: Q3, Q4 2026 and Q1, Q2 2027.
• Activity 3. Review of the project deliverables for a protocol for the exchange of mitigation outcomes, protocol implementation, workshops and pilot of corresponding adjustments. Responsibilities: The Technical Lead Consultant will provide technical advice for the development of the corresponding deliverables, gather feedback from local consultants and review the final deliverables produced by the consulting firm. In addition, the consultant will identify and provide recommendations to address logistical and organizational issues related to the activity under supervision of UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the GCF Focal Point and the UNEP Task Manager. Timeframe: The products developed by the regional consulting team will be delivered during the second semester of 2026. Outcome 2.4. Strategies for transforming and attracting private sector investment for low emissions and resilience developed and being used. Output 2.4.1: Private sector knowledge on Article 6 implementation is bolstered through capacity building workshops, and reports, guidelines and tools are developed to increase the participation of the private sector in the development of projects to reduce GHG emissions by sources and increase removals by sinks.
• Activity 4. Support the articulation of the private and public sector in carbon markets, through the identification of actors and knowledge products. Responsibilities: The consultant will participate in the meetings with relevant public institutions, project developers and other private actors to identify key needs, barriers and opportunities, which will be reflected in the reports and guidelines. Once the technical analysis and guidelines are finalized, the consultant supported by local consultants will organize meetings with the stakeholders to present the documents prepared by the consulting firm. These meetings will enable the technical team to receive feedback and incorporate it into the final documents. Subsequently, the consultant will compile and follow up the feedback related to activity deliverables from the NDA, national beneficiaries and other project stakeholders. Timeframe: The regional and local reports and guidelines are expected to be delivered by the consulting firm during Q2 and Q3 2026. Output 2.4.2: Bankable private sector projects and programmes to advance and scale up carbon markets in all participating countries are identified and assessed through the development of comprehensive country-level project pipelines to catalyze climate financing in the medium to long term.
• Activity 5. Provide technical support to the consulting firm in the identification of potential projects, identification of the most feasible project and prefeasibility study of the selected project to advance and scale up carbon markets and Article 6 mechanisms. Responsibilities: The consultant will collaborate with the consulting firms and local consultants to analyze information provided by the NDA and the private sector on potential emission reduction projects. The consultant will participate in meetings and provide technical guidance for the development of the project’s portfolio and selection of the most feasible project for each country, taking into account their current needs and priorities. Additionally, the Technical Lead Consult will review the prefeasibility studies presented by the consulting firm to provide technical feedback. The consultant will also provide background information and technical inputs for all completed deliverables from this activity, which will be submitted to and approved by the National Designated Authorities (NDAs), contributing with high quality and satisfactory management and use of GCF/UNEP resources. Timeframe: The identification of the project portfolio will be delivered by the consulting firm during the second semester of 2026.
  
  

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