IMEO Methane Specialist, Turkmenistan and Central Asia

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 25 Aug 2026 2 days left

Overview

Implement UNEP’s contribution to the UN Joint Programme in Turkmenistan and deliver technical engagement of government and NOC officials across the Central Asian region.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical inputs, revisions, and feedback to activities under the UN Joint Programme for Methane Emissions in Turkmenistan
  • Develop and maintain contact lists for countries within Central Asia
  • Deliver a coordinated approach for partner engagement in Turkmenistan
  • Provide regular, synthesized updates to IMEO management
  • Notify government and company stakeholders of detected emissions events in Central Asia and provide follow-up
  • Collect and synthesize feedback from stakeholders on emissions events
  • Coordinate technical follow up from IMEO partners
  • Engage relevant government and NOC contacts to encourage membership to the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0
Required Experience

A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience working in government, industry or related fields in Turkmenistan. Experience in other Central Asian countries is also desirable. Experience working directly with government officials and national oil companies on methane emissions is desirable. Experience with satellite-based methane monitoring is desirable.

Qualifications

Masters or Equivalent in environmental policy, managlaw, political science, environmental studies, sustainability, environmental or climate policy or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in oral and written English.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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