Mitigation Activity Idea Note Development and Refinement Consultant

Job Summary

Selected consultants will provide technical support to further develop, refine, and finalize assigned Mitigation Activity Idea Notes (MAINs) sourced through CTF origination channels.

• Job Reference: 100017004
• Contract Type: Individual Consultant (Deliverable-based)
• End Date of Appointment: November 30, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Gap Analysis & Workplans: Reviewing assigned MAINs against carbon crediting criteria, identifying technical/data gaps, checking for prior program registrations, and creating a concise workplan for each MAIN.
• Technical Refinement: Partnering with activity proponents to strengthen mitigation activity design, carbon accounting methodologies, baselines, additionality assessments, emission reduction calculations, and monitoring approaches.
• Article 6 & Alignment Check: Assessing alignment with host country NDCs, Article 6 authorization requirements, financial structures, implementation risks, and Safeguards/Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policies.
• Documentation & Quality Control: Managing supporting documentation, consolidating refined MAIN content into prescribed templates, submitting deliverables for GGGI internal quality control, and addressing feedback through final approval.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Climate Policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, carbon markets, or mitigation project development.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated track record in carbon accounting, methodology selection, baseline development, and drafting carbon project documentation (e.g., MAINs, MADDs, or PDDs).
• Article 6 Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, host country authorization processes, and carbon crediting program requirements.
• Language & Writing: Exceptional analytical and technical writing skills in English.

How to Apply

Interested individual consultants must submit their application in English prior to the October 15, 2026 deadline (KST).

Required Submission Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Detailed CV
3. Work sample(s) of MAINs, MADDs, PDDs, or comparable technical documents (redacted for confidentiality where necessary) showing clear individual contributions.

To view full details and apply directly, visit the official GGGI Careers Vacancy Page.