Climate Change Technical Advisor - PAF Argentina

United Nations•Paris, TX

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

In 2022, the Republic of Argentina submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) the Long-Term Low Emissions Resilient Development Strategy (LTS) to 2050, approved by Resolution No. 218 of 2023. Through this strategy, goals were defined that will guide the process to be developed in the context of the National Climate Change Cabinet (GNCC, acronym in Spanish) to establish the framework for long-term climate action in the country. The LTS correlates with the National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Plan (PNAyMCC, acronym in Spanish), which is a domestic planning instrument of the GNCC presented in 2022 and approved by the former Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina (MAyDS, acronym in Spanish) Resolution No. 146 of 2023. The LTS includes the approaches and strategic lines of the PNAyMCC and in turn considers the goals of the Second NDC (2020) and the Second Revised NDC (2021). Based on these instruments and in accordance with Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, Argentina elaborated the content of its NDC 3.0 during 2025. The process comprised the review and update medium-term scenarios order to update the mitigation target and present the Third Adaptation Communication under the National Climate Change Cabinet (GNCC, acronym in Spanish) climate governance structure. Additionally, it established consensus around priority issues such as loss and damage and to generate and unify criteria on the information produced in order to meet reporting criteria in the Biennial Transparency Report 2026. Along these lines and in continuity with the work guidelines, UNEP submitted to the NDC Partnership the PAF project proposal entitled: PAF23-Q4-1 & PAF23-Q4-2: Update the Long-term Strategy (LTS) through the development and analysis of models, scenarios, and long-term trajectories & develop a roadmap for the development of a monitoring system for the Long-term Strategy, which seeks to establish a process of analysis of available information and scenarios to generate inputs and a road map that will facilitate the preparation of a second LTS for the country, while providing inputs for the improvement of national climate reports for the Republic of Argentina. In this sense, UNEP is recruiting a Climate Change Technical Advisor for PAF Argentina to support the work of the Climate Impact Directorate of the Undersecretariat for Environment. This support will consist of leading the coordination, integration, and technical oversight of the project's components, guaranteeing that all planned outputs are delivered on time, of high quality, and contribute effectively to strengthening the country's long-term climate reporting capacities. The consultant will be supervised by UNEP's NDC Act & Invest Global Coordinator and will work in a hybrid work model, enabling the possibility to work from home, while participating in-person activities such as meetings and stakeholder engagements as required, at the Undersecretariat of Environment located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineer, environmental sciences, biology, environmental management, public administration or a closely related field (Required).
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in working at a national level in projects related to climate change in Argentina (Required).
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination and/or climate change issues (Required).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working at subnational level (Required).
Minimum 1 year of practical experience in the production of national GHG inventories (Required).
Demonstrated experience leading public projects developed along international agencies (Required).
Management of work teams (Required).
Fluency in Spanish (Required)
Confidence in English (Required)
Expertise in climate change frameworks, and the international climate finance landscape.
Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical concepts, analytical methodologies, and practical applications for policy and planning.
In-depth understanding of national and international climate change policy and commitments
Excellent writing skills in both Spanish and English.
Proactive capacity, responsibility and commitment to achieving objectives and meeting deadlines.
Ability to identify, analyze and participate in resolving issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, and manage conflicting priorities.
High ethical standards prioritizing team success over personal advancement.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise.
Willing to learn from others and supports final group decisions, even when they may not entirely reflect own position.
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusting priorities as required.
Allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work.
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Uses time efficiently.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in working at a national level in projects related to climate change in Argentina (Required).
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination and/or climate change issues (Required).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working at subnational level (Required).
Minimum 1 year of practical experience in the production of national GHG inventories (Required).
Demonstrated experience leading public projects developed along international agencies (Required).
Management of work teams (Required).

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate studies (completed or ongoing) in international environmental policy, climate change governance, sustainable development, or international relations with a focus on multilateral processes or reporting framework (Desirable).
Demonstrated understanding of climate change policy, transparency and MRV within the Government of Argentina and stakeholders (Desirable).
In-depth knowledge of IPCC Good Practice Guidelines (Desirable).
Experience developing international reports to the UNFCCC (Desirable).
Previous experience developing mitigation sectorial plans (Desirable).
Experience working with diverse stakeholders from the public, private, and/or financial sectors in the development of public policies is desirable.
Experience in the development of climate change policies is desirable.
Experience working with international organizations, and multilateral or bilateral funds development of international cooperation projects is desirable.
Previous experience and knowledge of climate change issues, public sector and climate financial architecture is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop the comprehensive Work Plan, including activity sequencing, timelines, milestones, roles, responsibilities, and risk mitigation strategies.
Provides strategic technical and political guidance to the project in accordance with the objectives of the National Undersecretariat of the Environment and the National Climate Change Cabinet.
Establish coordination arrangements, working methodologies, communication protocols, and quality assurance mechanisms for the technical team.
Track implementation across all components, assess progress against the Work Plan, ensure timely delivery of outputs, and maintain methodological coherence.
Diagnose bottlenecks, operational or technical issues, and propose corrective measures, updating schedules and realigning team priorities as needed.
Produce inception, mid-term, validation, and final reports; evaluate project performance and results; document lessons learned; and provide recommendations for future phases and long-term institutional strengthening.
Lead consultations and validation meetings with national and institutional counterparts, prepare presentation materials, collect feedback, and ensure its incorporation into final outputs.
Establish inter-institutional articulation, approving products and financial reports and ensuring proper execution of the project.
Review, harmonize, and ensure consistency of all technical outputs, providing guidance to strengthen quality, integration, and alignment with national climate reporting requirements.

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