CCAC Waste Specialist

Provides technical support to Brazil’s climate and clean-air programme by advancing methane and black-carbon mitigation across solid waste and wastewater systems. The specialist advises public authorities, develops financing mechanisms, builds capacity and aligns national action with CCAC initiatives.

• Advise the SLCP Unit on methane and black-carbon mitigation across solid waste and wastewater systems
• Develop and strengthen waste policies that integrate climate and clean-air objectives
• Design financing mechanisms and support domestic resource mobilisation and private-sector engagement
• Guide national and subnational authorities on practical waste-sector mitigation measures
• Develop knowledge products and deliver stakeholder training and capacity building
• Coordinate Brazil’s engagement with the CCAC Secretariat, Accelerator and Waste Hub
• Review CCAC project documents and represent the programme at relevant events

• Advanced degree in biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, natural resources management, ecology, economics, sustainable development or a similar discipline, or a first-level degree with four additional years of qualifying experience
• At least seven years of professional experience in climate change and waste
• Ability to write reports, analyse data and provide technical advice to senior waste-sector stakeholders
• Experience in development communication and capacity-building methods
• Fluency in Portuguese and English

• Twelve-month consultancy
• Hybrid work is permitted with regular presence in Brasília