CONSULTANCY - IG3IS facility scale methane guidelines - SSA-2026-ACES-SSCD-7

Background

The Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) is one of the “science-for-services” initiatives of the GAW Programme. IG3IS aims to enhance the capacity of WMO Members and their subnational entities to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through observation-based methodologies grounded in the best available science. NASA recognizes the importance of IG3IS and in September 2023 approved a research grant to further advance IG3IS implementation through development of methodologies and publication of good practices for greenhouse gas emission quantification at global, national, regional, city scales and for specific sectors. The guidelines on facility scale methane are one of the deliverables under this NASA grant.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare an outline/structure and a list of contents for a planned Good Practice Guidelines for facility scale methane emission observations and monitoring and present outline to the IG3IS steering committee.
2. Develop a timeline for writing, reviewing and publication of the guidelines.
3. Working with the expert community, create a writing team and a list of contributors for drafting the guidelines.
4. Organize online and/or in person workshops with relevant technical experts and stakeholders from major methane emitting sectors to facilitate the drafting of the document.
5. Communicate with the drafting team the intended purpose of the documents, delivery timeline and expected contributions from team members.
6. Coordinate the writing team to ensure the drafting is completed in a timely manner, and at sufficient standard.
7. Present initial draft to the IG3IS steering committee and incorporate feedback in the document.
8. Organize broad community review of the document including workshops, public comment as needed and guided by the IG3IS steering committee.
9. Present the final draft to the IG3IS steering committee.
10. Submit the document for publication to WMO Secretariat and support the WMO editorial team during the publication process.
11. Present the final document through open webinar(s) with the support of the writing team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines: atmospheric sciences, environmental engineering, meteorology/climate, atmospheric chemistry or physics, agricultural meteorology and related disciplines closely related field. PhD would be an advantage.

Experience: At least five years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in greenhouse gas research. Experience in atmospheric composition (greenhouse gases) observations and/or modelling and application with a specific focus on methane, knowledge of facility/small scale greenhouse gas emission monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems and related stakeholder interactions. Experience in implementation of international projects or programs and in supporting outreach activities.

Other Requirements: Sense of responsibility, flexibility, maturity of judgement, initiative, originality of ideas and ability to work independently and in a team. Proven ability to write reports and documents. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Some knowledge of the activities of WMO or other United Nations agencies. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and foster diversity and team spirit.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of WMO are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Salary and Allowances: Payband C

Duration: 60 over a period of 12 months

Focal point: Oksana Tarasova : otarasova@wmo.int

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