Air Quality specialist (Brasilia)

Result of Service

The Air Quality Specialist will provide specialized technical support to the Secretariat of Urban Environment, Water Resources, and Environmental Quality of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (SQA/MMA) in advancing an integrated climate and air quality approach to the into SLCP mitigation efforts in Brazil, including through technical inputs to the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP Reduction, related governance processes, and relevant national and sectoral policy frameworks. The incumbent will support data collection, management and analysis, technical and policy development, knowledge generation, and capacity-building related to air quality, while helping ensure that SLCP mitigation measures deliver measurable air quality and health benefits. The specialist will also keep coordination with the CCAC Secretariat to foster collaboration on air quality matters and to facilitate the engagement of national air quality actors in the CCAC Hubs, to participate in relevant CCAC initiatives (e.g., Hubs, projects, etc.).

Work Location

Preferably Brasilia, Brazil. Remote work is acceptable with the candidate’s regular presence in Brasilia, as per agreement with SQA/MMA

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs, and tropospheric ozone. More information on the CCAC is available at: www.ccacoalition.org. Guidance on the CCAC’s National Planning Methodology for reducing short-lived climate pollutants is available in the Resource Library. Brazil has been showing commitment and leadership in tackling super pollutants through several national and international policy frameworks and initiatives. The country became a CCAC member in June 2023 and has served as CCAC Co-Chair since June 2024, represented by the Secretariat of Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (SQA/MMA). Brazil is also part of the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) and a Party to the Kigali Amendment. Through its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Brazil has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050, and actions to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) were reflected in sectoral mitigation plans under the new Brazil Climate Plan. Furthermore, in 2024, the National Air Quality Policy was established to strengthen adequate air quality monitoring the country, a key milestone for climate and clean air integration. Wit...