Senior Technical Consultant for Brazilian Emissions Trading

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to lead the development of a sectoral baseline study for Brazil's glass and ceramics manufacturing sector. This work will directly support the Brazilian Ministry of Finance in designing regulations for the Sustainable Brazil Carbon Exchange (SBCE) and linking them to the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and execution of the Glass and Ceramics Sector Baseline Study.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Finance, SBCE Permanent Technical Advisory Committee, and relevant working groups.
• Ensure methodological consistency with other sectoral studies, especially the Chemicals baseline study.
• Produce a Phase I report covering sector mapping, threshold identification, regulatory perimeter, and initial carbon‑intensity benchmarks.
• Engage with industry associations to validate findings and gather sectoral input.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in environmental science, economics, engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in emissions trading, sectoral analysis, and policy development.
• Proven track record working with government ministries or international organizations on climate‑related initiatives.
• Familiarity with Brazilian climate policy, SBCE, and the Sustainable Taxonomy framework.

Required skills

• Expertise in emissions accounting and carbon‑intensity benchmarking.
• Strong analytical and methodological skills for sectoral baseline studies.
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical reports and presentations.