Consultant on Carbon Credit Pathways for Urban and Peri‑Urban Agriculture

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a consultant to develop carbon credit pathways for urban and peri‑urban agriculture initiatives in Curitiba. This remote, six‑month assignment will support evidence‑based policy making and market development for voluntary environmental assets.

Key responsibilities

• Generate evidence on carbon stocks and sequestration potential for various urban/peri‑urban agriculture typologies and agro‑ecological practices.
• Identify, assess, and communicate projects that generate carbon credits through composting, rock dust application, biochar, and agroforestry systems.
• Analyse co‑benefits of identified projects for social, human, produced, and natural capitals.
• Inform municipal public policies and decision‑making processes in Curitiba, facilitating enabling conditions for voluntary carbon markets and resilient urban food systems.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in environmental science, agriculture, climate policy, or a related field.
• Experience in carbon accounting, ecosystem services, or urban agriculture research.
• Proven ability to produce scientific evidence and translate findings into policy recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Carbon accounting
• Life‑cycle assessment
• Data analysis for ecosystem services

What we offer

• Remote work arrangement.
• Six‑month fixed‑term contract with UNEP.
• Opportunity to influence climate mitigation strategies in a major Brazilian municipality.