Website GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini
GIZ has been active in South Africa since 1993 with the country office located in Pretoria, South Africa. GIZ in South Africa and Lesotho is mainly commissioned by the BMZ but also works on behalf of the BMU, BMWi, EU, USAID, SECO, FCDO and other funding partners. GIZ is responsible for implement… read moreing several projects in South Africa under three core topics, namely: 1. Peaceful and inclusive societies 2. Climate and energy 3. Training and sustainable growth These projects are implemented in partnership with respective government departments and private sector stakeholders. Our work in Lesotho focuses on participation in democratic processes by improving civic education, prevention of violence against women and children and water catchment management. The portfolio also comprises of initiative projects in the areas of HIV prevention, Artificial Intelligence, Social protection, Innovation and learning.
This role sits at the intersection of climate policy, carbon markets, technical advisory and institutional collaboration, supporting high-impact work across government, development cooperation, private sector and international climate stakeholders.
What We Need From You
Qualifications:
Honours Degree in Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Development, Political Science, Economics or a related field
Professional Experience and Competencies
Proven track record in the design and implementation of carbon market activities, including policy advisory, institutional readiness support and capacity development within developing or emerging economies
Extensive experience advising government institutions and ministries on climate policy, NDC implementation and carbon market governance
Strong technical understanding of international carbon market architecture, including emission reduction accounting, corresponding adjustments, authorisation procedures, MRV systems and transparency requirements under Article 6 and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
Familiarity with environmental integrity principles, safeguards frameworks and sustainable development criteria relevant to Article 6 and voluntary carbon markets
Experience managing or coordinating technical assistance and research activities, including consultant supervision and quality assurance of analytical outputs
Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills across government, private sector, civil society and international organisations
Experience facilitating capacity-building initiatives including workshops, peer-learning engagements and technical training programmes
Knowledge of the SDG Agenda 2030 and its interlinkages with climate change
Strong understanding of energy, land use, forestry and ecosystem-based approaches within NDC implementation and sustainable development will be advantageous
Core Competencies
Strong organisational, analytical and technical advisory capability
Ability to analyse and synthesise complex technical information across climate, energy, environmental and natural resource disciplines
Ability to develop high-quality technical guidance, communication and knowledge products
Strong partnership-building and relationship management capability
Good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications including MS Office
Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, at C1/C2 level
What You Will Be Doing
Technical Advisory and Project Implementation
Coordinate and implement project activities in collaboration with global project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives, indicators and gender-responsive delivery
Provide technical advisory support on climate change mitigation, Carbon Tax and carbon market mechanisms linked to Article 6 implementation
Support the identification of institutional, policy and capacity gaps relating to carbon market implementation and pilot activities
Contribute to the development and implementation of Article 6 carbon market mechanisms aligned to national climate priorities and sustainable development objectives
Provide technical advisory support on carbon project development and MRV systems including GHG accounting methodologies, emissions quantification approaches, monitoring frameworks and reporting requirements
Support the development and review of technical documentation including concept notes, baseline assessments, monitoring plans, emissions reduction calculations and project design documentation
Support project implementation and coordination activities including procurement processes, contract management, monitoring and reporting activities
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Development
Support stakeholder engagement and technical capacity building for public and private sector stakeholders on Article 6 implementation, MRV systems and high-integrity carbon market mechanisms
Maintain strong communication and collaboration between partner institutions and GIZ
Contribute to partnerships and technical collaboration with national, regional and international stakeholders including UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centres, NDC Partnership, Southern African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance and other development partner initiatives
Support cooperation with the DFFE, DEE and other strategic stakeholders on carbon market implementation
Collaborate with the GIZ Energy Cluster, Climate Cluster and other GIZ projects to identify synergies across activities and events
Communication and Knowledge Management
Monitor developments in international and domestic climate policy discussions related to Article 6, carbon markets and South Africa’s Carbon Tax landscape
Develop technical guidance materials, training content and knowledge products related to carbon markets, MRV systems and Article 6 implementation
Support the development of communication materials including presentations, fact sheets and newsletter content for both technical and non-technical audiences
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