Maritime Emissions and MRV Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Maritime Emissions and MRV Consultant to support the Government of Vanuatu in updating maritime emissions inventories, developing MRV baselines, and providing technical policy recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Produce an updated and validated maritime short‑lived climate pollutant (SLCP) and GHG emissions inventory for Vanuatu, including calculation files and a practical MRV baseline.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and technical reviews to identify maritime GHG mitigation pathways and draft policy and action‑plan recommendations.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in maritime studies, marine/environmental engineering, transport planning, environmental policy or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive professional experience in maritime transport, shipping, port operations or maritime environmental management, with substantial experience in GHG/air‑pollutant emissions analysis, inventory development and MRV system design.
• Demonstrated experience supporting governments or international organisations on maritime decarbonisation strategies and IMO‑aligned regulatory frameworks.

Required skills

• Maritime emissions inventory methodology
• MRV system design and implementation
• Technical report writing for senior‑level and intergovernmental audiences
• Stakeholder facilitation and consultation