Job title: International expert specialized in methane emission and carbon credit management (SSA)

Issued by: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat

Requisition ID: TUR000018

Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant

Grade: No grade

Job Type: Consultant

Location: TUR - OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ashgabat

Issue Date: Feb 28, 2024

Closing Date: Mar 13, 2024

Job Field: Economic & Environmental Affairs

Target Start Date: 9 April 2024

Objective of Assignment:

The international expert will provide a targeted expert assistance to the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat by preparing training material and facilitating the two-day seminar “Implementation of methane emission regulating system and carbon credit management mechanisms: OSCE Best Practices” on 10 and 11 April 2024.

Duration of Assignment: 4 days

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. To develop the seminar documents (seven power point presentations, including case studies and best practices) and to elaborate/provide recommendations to the seminar agenda, if any. The material should contain relevant practical samples and lessons learnt of the OSCE Participating States.

The presentations should cover the following topics:

• State policies on methane emissions and methane capture: best practices of OSCE participating States
• Trading scheme for emission quotas in the OSCE region
• Formation of the National Quota Allocation Plan by Scope of Activities
• Preparation and submission of inventory reporting  
• Procedures for issuing carbon credits
• Calculation of carbon footprint
• Transboundary carbon management mechanism

2. To facilitate the two-day seminar in an offline format on 10 and 11 April 2024, including delivering presentations and addressing feedbacks and questions from participants.

3. To prepare a final report in English (not less than 3 pages), including the main issues discussed, main challenges, conclusions of the seminar and the list of recommendations for the effective steps to implement carbon credit management mechanisms and adapt methane emission control systems.

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in the fields of Environmental Sciences, Petroleum management, Engineering, Environmental Law, Resources Management or similar.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level in the area of oil and gas management, engineering etc.
• Knowledge of the advanced environmental technologies and advanced management approaches in the oil and gas industry.
• Excellent knowledge of English and or/Russian, including excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills
• Professional fluency in the English and/or language, both oral and written.
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

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