CCAC Programme Manager (Science Affairs)

Result of Service

The overall objective of this assignment is to support the delivery, quality and policy relevance of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s (CCAC) science products, ensuring that they are scientifically robust, strategically aligned, and translated into actionable insights for policymakers and partners. The CCAC Programme Manager (Science Affairs) will contribute to the timely development and dissemination of CCAC scientific assessments and analytical outputs, while strengthening the science-policy interface through engagement with the SAP, partners and key stakeholders.

Work Location

Paris, France

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The 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 actions to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone.    As of October 2023, the CCAC Secretariat is also 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 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat at the Economy Division in Paris. More information about the CCAC is here: www.ccacoalition.org The CCAC Science Affairs team plays a central role in supporting the Coalition’s science-policy interface by coordinating scientific advisory activities, supporting major global assessments, and translating scientific findings into policy-relevant insights and analytical tools that support partner decision-making. The Programme Manager (Science Affairs) will support the development and delivery of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s scientific outputs. The role contributes to the coordination of flagship scientific assessments, publications, and other analytical products, ensuring that CCAC activities are informed by robust and policy-relevant evidence. The position also supports collaboration with contributing scientists and partner organisations, facilitates the preparation and review of science products, and helps strengthen the interface between science and policy by ensuring that CCAC strategies and engagement are grounded in the latest climate and air pollution science. Objectives: 1. Delivery of high-quality, policy-relevant scientific products (e.g. assessments, science briefs, and analytical outputs) in line with agreed timelines and UNEP publication standards. 2. Effective coordination of scientific inputs and review processes, including contributions from authors, reviewers, and partner organizations. 3. Strengthened SAP engagement, including well-prepared meetings and clear, actionable outputs (e.g. Chair’s summaries, briefs). 4. Enhanced science–policy integration through contributions to Science–Policy Dialogues (SPDs), outreach activities, and alignment of science outputs with CCAC strategic priorities. 5. Ad hoc support as part of the CCAC Secretariat team Specific tasks and responsibilities 1. Delivery of Super Pollutant Science Products - Ensure delivery of scientific assessments and publications, including project management and tracking progress in line with UNEP publication requirements - Support coordination with contributing authors and partner organisations involved in CCAC assessments and science products, including facilitating review processes and consolidating technical inputs. - Support the development of science products, including assessments, guidance documents, science briefs and other analytical outputs, by acting as an expert reviewer, identifying emerging topics of interest, and ensuring alignment with CCAC strategies. - Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects aimed at advancing super pollutant science. - As appropriate, contribute to donor reporting and support the implementation of science strategies approved by the CCAC Board. 2. Strengthen the Science-Policy Interface - Support coordination of the CCAC Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) and support delivery of its workplan and outputs, including planning and facilitating meetings, coordinating the preparation of Chair’s summaries. - As appropriate, coordinate CCAC engagement in relevant multilateral science–policy processes. - Contribute to the development and management of the CCAC science–policy interface, including providing input to the design and delivery of Science-Policy Dialogues (SPDs). - Support science outreach and stakeholder engagement, including strategic collaboration with scientific institutions, partners and advocacy organisations to enhance the visibility and uptake of SLCP science. - Provide scientific review and quality assurance of CCAC communications and technical materials, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity and alignment with CCAC messaging. 3. Other ad hoc duties as required - Contribute to internal Secretariat processes and undertake other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications/special skills

- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in climate science, atmospheric science, data science, public policy related to climate or environment, or a closely related field is required. Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in a field relevant to climate or air quality research, or related work is required. Experience synthesizing and communicating complex scientific or technical information into policy-relevant analytical products or communication outputs for non-technical audiences is required. Efficient time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects alongside tasks requiring a quick turnaround is required. Strong analytical and quantitative skills required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools is required. Knowledge of climate change and air pollution science and policy is required. Experience supporting science-policy processes, environmental assessments or international environmental initiatives is desirable. Experience working with international organizations, scientific institutions or multi-stakeholder partnerships is desirable. Familiarity with super pollutants (methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone) and mitigation strategies is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Additional knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.