Carbon Markets Consultant Job GGGI

Carbon Markets Consultant Job

Objectives of the assignment

GGGI is seeking a national expert (the ‘Consultant’) to work on a day-to-day basis with MOECCF and the Climate Change Directorate, officials and the project team in the preparation and delivery of the project’s key activities from August 2025 to the end of January 2026. The Consultant, in close collaboration with the MOECCF, will be instrumental in ensuring advisory deliverables from the project are well consulted, contextually appropriate, and evidence based.

The Consultant, who will be based at the MOECCF, will provide (1) advisory services, providing technical inputs to the preparation and delivery of key activities and (2) support for coordination in the organization of meetings and workshops. As such, it is important that s/he is both technically knowledgeable about Article 6 and international carbon markets (particularly governance frameworks and institutional arrangements), as well as familiar with the relevant stakeholder ecosystem for carbon markets in Kenya.

The scope of work is summarized below:

Advisory services

Capacity needs assessment: Lead, on the ground, in close consultation with the Director of Climate Change and the Project Manager, a rapid survey of capacity needs of her team and relevant inter-ministerial committees.

Article 6/ carbon markets & Readiness and Needs Assessment (RNA):

Identify and collect relevant documents (existing draft Article 6 strategy, latest draft of NDC 2.0, and all relevant climate/ carbon/ national planning documents) that will serve as inputs to the preparation of the Article 6 strategy and share them with the international firm in charge of the preparation of the strategy and RNA.

Coordinate MOECCF inputs and facilitate their integration in the draft(s) prepared by the international firm (to be hired separately) and the Project Manager.

Undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders and additional research to ensure a strong contextual understanding of Kenay’s engagement in international carbon markets to help guide MOECCF and the project team.

Participate in weekly meetings, review drafts, and collect additional inputs from relevant stakeholders.

Coordination support

Capacity development workshops, validation/ policy discussion workshops: With the project manager, develop the concept notes and plan the technical content of workshops; Identify relevant speakers and collaborations with development partners, where relevant; coordinate with GGGI Regional Office for Africa on logistics and assist with the organization of events as required; as relevant, and as per the Consultant’s ability, deliver specific agenda items in workshops, such as technical sessions on carbon markets.

Missions plan: support the preparation of the project manager’s (and as relevant, other key GGGI staff) mission plans, identifying and arranging relevant meetings.

Deliverables and Payment schedule

GGGI shall pay the Consultant on a monthly basis for the actual number of days worked in a calendar month according to the terms and conditions of the Contract and upon certification by GGGI that the services have been satisfactorily performed. The Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice to GGGI at the beginning of each month for the days worked in the previous month using the template provided.

Expertise required

The Consultant shall be an expert in Kenya’s climate policy. Selection will be undertaken using the criteria below:

• Master’s degree in climate change, environmental policy, development policy, or another closely related field. Bachelor’s degrees with two additional years of work experience can also be considered.
• Between 5-8 years of direct work experience in national climate/ environmental policy in Kenya. Prior experience providing technical inputs and/or drafting national climate policy documents in Kenya is required.
• Extensive experience in working closely with the Government of Kenya – MOECCF preferably – on carbon markets is desirable.
• Clear understanding of Kenya’s legal system and regulations is required.
• Experience working as a staff or consultant for international organizations is desirable.

Administrative information

To apply for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter of no more than a page or 500 words expressing your interest and motivation in the position. In the cover letter, candidates are expected to specify a daily rate and proposed number of days worked.
• A CV (of no more than two pages) detailing educational background and professional experiences. Note: the CV should provide at least two references which the recruitment team may contact.
• The selection process will include short-listing of candidates based on each candidate’s CV and cover letter followed by an interview with the Project Manager and a representative from Kenya’s MOECCF.
• Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

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