International Expert - NDC Tracking & MRV, IPPU Sector
GGGI Zambia is hosted at the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) which is mandated to promote the effective and sustainable use of the environment while facilitating support in implementing adaptation and mitigation activities that address the urgent effects of climate change in the country. GGGI is the implementing partner for the four-year, EU-funded Enhancing Zambia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (EZ-NDC) project (2025–2029). This project aims to advance Zambia’s climate-resilient transition by improving NDC implementation, enhancing climate policy coordination, and operationalizing an Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)-compliant integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (iMRV) system.
The project objectives are to support improved implementation, quality and effectiveness of Zambia’s climate change agenda and improving the accountability and efficiency of Zambia’s integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification system (iMRV) at national and sub-national levels. The project aims to achieve this by strengthening the capacity of the lead Ministry to coordinate and mainstream climate change and NDC related policies, build opportunities to improve strategic communication and awareness on NDC implementation including broader participation in climate action by civil society, academia, women and youth. The project will also support the operationalization of an Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)-compliant national iMRV system and enhance the capacities to collect, process and report on climate change and NDC-related national and sub-national data.
Outcome 2 of the EZ-NDC project focuses on improving the accountability and efficiency of Zambia’s iMRV system at national and subnational levels, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. This includes the operationalization of a national iMRV system (Output 2.1) and the enhancement of capacities to collect, process, and report on climate change and NDC-related data (Output 2.2). These efforts are guided by the national iMRV Roadmap and support Zambia's preparation of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) under the UNFCCC.
The International IPPU Sector NDC MRV Consultant will provide specialized technical assistance to strengthen, enhance, and operationalize an IPPU Sector–specific NDC MRV system, ensuring full alignment with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) reporting requirements under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement and with Zambia’s national MRV guidelines.
Under the supervision of the EZ-NDC Project Manager and the ETF-MRV Expert, and in close coordination with government counterparts and GGGI’s MRV team at headquarters, the Consultant will:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, formalization, and operationalization of IPPU Sector NDC MRV System in Line with ETF Requirements.
- Enhance Institutional Capacity and Data Governance for Sustainable NDC Tracking
- Design and operationalize an MRV system for Policies and measures and projections.
Support project monitoring, reporting, and visibility through presentations and reports to the Project Steering Committee, development partners, and other stakeholders.
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
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Scope of Work
The objective of this assignment is to design, operationalize, and validate an ETF-aligned IPPU Sector NDC tracking and MRV framework (for both measures and projections) that:
- Ensures transparent tracking of mitigation and adaptation in the IPPU Sector.
- Strengthens consistency between NDC tracking and the national GHG inventory (IPPU sector).
- Supports reporting under Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs).
- Enhances institutional coordination and data governance.
- Integrates robust QA/QC and verification procedures.
The consultant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
A. IPPU Sector Data Stocktaking and Baseline Review
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of data availability, quality, and institutional arrangements relevant to IPPU Sector NDC tracking.
- Review and assess baseline scenarios for the IPPU Sector developed under NC4 and BTR1.
- Identify data gaps, methodological inconsistencies, and institutional bottlenecks affecting IPPU Sector NDC tracking.
B. Design of NDC Tracking Tool and Reporting Architecture
- Review relevant regional and international IPPU-sector mitigation tracking systems and identify best practices applicable to Zambia.
- Develop a standardized characterization framework ETF-aligned, covering all NDC mitigation and adaptation actions and for projections.
- Develop a structured NDC data collection and tracking tool consistent with the national MRV portal
- In coordination with the national ETF Consultant, develop a reporting structure for the sectoral NDC
C. Institutional Arrangements and Governance Framework
- Review and update institutional arrangements for NDC tracking, building on existing MRV institutional frameworks
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, validation and reporting cycles, archiving and documentation
- Develop QA/QC procedures consistent with national MRV framework
D. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Conduct training workshops for relevant institutions to ensure understanding and operationalization of NDC tracking framework.
- Undertake a pilot test and demonstration of the developed tracking tool and MRV system.
- Overview the development of the iMRV portal
F. Coordination, Reporting, and Visibility
- Serve as technical liaison between GGGI, the Principal ETF-Consultant, the IPPU sector experts and working group and line ministries involved.
- Contribute to project monitoring, internal progress reports, donor reports, and other knowledge and communication products.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to the Project Steering Committee, interministerial committee, and other stakeholders as required.
Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables:
The consultant will report to the EZ-NDC Project Manager, and work in close coordination with GGGI Zambia country team, the Principal ETF International Consultant, the national Sectoral Consultant and external-based MRV experts, Government counterparts (especially MoGEE and ZEMA) and a broader technical team of sectoral and legal consultants.
All deliverables must be submitted in English, using GGGI formatting and documentation standards. Raw data, source materials, and editable files must accompany key reports. Presentations to stakeholders and the Steering Committee will form part of the consultant’s visibility and communication duties.
She/he is expected to deliver following outputs per identified timeline and payment schedule below:
| Deliverables | Expected outputs | Estimated Due Date | Payment |
| Deliverable 1: Inception Report | - Detailed methodology and implementation approach
- Integrated three-year work plan (2026–2028)
- Results framework with measurable KPIs
- Comprehensive stakeholder mapping (public institutions, private sector, CSOs, academia, international partners)
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategy
- Coordination framework with the Project Team, Lead ETF Consultant, the National Sector Consultant, MoGEE, ZEMA and MDAs IPPU related
| Month 1 | 10% |
| Deliverable 2: Data and Baseline Assessment Report | - Comprehensive mapping of available mitigation data (GHG inventory, sectoral data)
- Mapping of adaptation tracking data
- Institutional data flows
- Technical review of IPPU Sector baseline scenarios developed under NC4 and BTR1
- Identification of methodological gaps and recalculation needs (if applicable)
- Gap Analysis and Action Plan
| Month 3 | 10% |
| Deliverable 3: IPPU Sector NDC Tracking Framework and Tool (ETF-Aligned) | - Implementation of the Action Plan
- Comparative review of international and regional tracking tools with applicability analysis for Zambia
- Standardized ETF-Aligned NDC Characterization Framework, including:
- Classification of mitigation and adaptation actions.
- Definition of indicators and drivers, responsible institutions, frequency, and data sources
- Linkages with ETF reporting elements (CTF, BTR, progress toward NDC)
- Operational IPPU Sector NDC Tracking Tool, including:
- Structured data collection templates
- Emission reduction calculation modules (baseline vs. project)
- Built-in validation and traceability features
- Compatibility with the national MRV portal
- Sectoral NDC Reporting Architecture, developed in coordination with the national ETF Consultant, including
- Reporting templates aligned with BTR requirements
- Data flow structure from sector to national compilation
- Institutional reporting calendar
| Month 6 | 10% |
| Deliverable 4: Mission Report | - Mission to Zambia + Mission Report
| Month 8 | 10% |
| Deliverable 5: Institutional and Governance Framework for Operationalization of MRV system for measures and projections | - Revised Institutional Arrangement Framework, including:
- Roles and responsibilities of sectoral institutions.
- Clear data flow and coordination mechanisms.
- Integration within existing national MRV structures.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering:
- Data collection and submission cycles.
- Validation and verification processes.
- Archiving and documentation requirements.
- Version control and recalculation procedures.
- QA/QC Plan for IPPU Sector NDC Tracking, aligned with national MRV QA/QC framework and IPCC good practice guidance
| Month 9 | 10% |
| Deliverable 6: Pilot Testing report | - Progress on the implementation of the Action plan
- Application of the design and adopted tracking tool to select mitigation actions and to develop projections
- Identification of operational challenges.
- Recommendations for system refinement
| Month 15 | 10% |
| Deliverable 7: Mission report | - Mission to Zambia + Mission report
| Month 18 | 10% |
| Deliverable 8: Capacity Building materials and workshops | - Progress on the implementation of the action plan
- Training modules (ETF requirements, data management, use of tracking tool appropriate to IPPU).
- Technical workshops for relevant institutions.
- Practical exercises on reporting toward BTR
| Month 20 | 10% |
| Deliverable 9: Mission report | | Month 23 | 10% |
| Deliverable 10: Final deliverable | - Finalized tracking tool.
- Institutional framework and SOPs.
- QA/QC procedures.
- Implementation roadmap toward BTR2.
| Month 26 (by 1 December 2028) | 10% |
* Note: Payment schedule is indicative and subject to final agreement. Due dates may be adjusted during contract finalization based on project progress and timelines.
Qualifications/Experience/Expertise
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Climate Change, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, with a strong focus on policy design in the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sector
- Demonstrated experience in developing indicators and methodologies to monitor policy implementation and impact
- Demonstrated expertise in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement, including its Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs) and associated reporting requirements (BTRs and CRTs)
- Demonstrated experience in development of NDC tracking frameworks and tools including in developing projections
- Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred
- Experience in institutional capacity development and delivery of technical training programs, particularly for government counterparts.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with ministries of industries, environmental authorities, and development partners.
- Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
- Work experience in developing countries with a highly regarded private sector company (consulting or industry), international organization, government or not-for-profit organization
- Proven experience in establishing and maintaining working relations with government officials.
- Ability to apply sufficient analytical and technical skills to acquire relevant information/knowledge from a variety of sources which are often difficult to access, in support of delivery of a good quality output.
- Excellent written and spoken communications skill in English is required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Proven familiarity with NDC design, implementation planning, and ETF-compliant reporting, including tracking progress in implementing and achieving NDCs (IPPU preferred)
- Familiarity with modeling tools and projections
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; previous work in Zambia or with Zambian institutions is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with reporting on policies and actions, projections and GHG inventories is ETF-compliant in the IPPU sector.
- Experience designing, digitizing, or operationalizing automated MRV or climate data management platforms
- Understanding of legal frameworks governing climate transparency and data sharing in national contexts.
Documents to be submitted (Online application):
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
- Cover Letter detailing suitability for the assignment and proposed approach
- Example of similar past work (e.g., a technical report or TOR led/delivered)
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and/or to provide references or work samples. GGGI reserves the right to request additional information or conduct further due diligence during selection.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.This position is no longer open.
