Agriculture Specialist – Climate & Clean Air (Brasilia)

About the role

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) seeks an Agriculture Specialist to provide technical support for short‑lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation in Brazil’s agriculture sector. The role focuses on methane reduction, alignment with national policies, and strengthening Brazil’s leadership within the CCAC Agriculture Hub.

Key responsibilities

• Support the SLCP Unit in designing and implementing agriculture‑focused SLCP mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) and other ministries to align policies with productivity, food security, poverty reduction, and SLCP goals.
• Identify and develop synergies with waste and energy sectors.
• Organise capacity‑building activities such as workshops, roundtables and training sessions.
• Coordinate with the CCAC Secretariat to enhance collaboration on agriculture matters and facilitate stakeholder participation in CCAC initiatives.
• Provide technical review of CCAC project documents and represent the hub at relevant events.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in agriculture and climate‑related policy.
• Experience working with government ministries and multi‑stakeholder platforms.
• Understanding of Brazil’s policy context and international commitments on SLCPs.
• Ability to design and deliver capacity‑building programmes.

Required skills

• Knowledge of methane and other short‑lived climate pollutants.
• Expertise in agriculture sector mitigation strategies.

What we offer

• 12‑month consultancy with the opportunity to influence national climate policy.
• Hybrid work arrangement with regular presence in Brasilia.
• Collaboration with leading international and national institutions.