Air Quality Specialist – Brazil (Consultant)

About the role

The Air Quality Specialist will provide technical support to Brazil's Secretariat of Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality (SQA/MMA). The role focuses on integrating climate and air‑quality actions to advance short‑lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation and deliver measurable health benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs to the Clean Air and Climate Plan for SLCP reduction and related governance processes.
• Support data collection, management and analysis related to air quality and SLCPs.
• Develop technical and policy documents, generate knowledge products and build capacity within SQA/MMA.
• Coordinate with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Secretariat to foster collaboration and engage national air‑quality actors.
• Participate in CCAC initiatives, including hubs and projects, to promote integrated climate‑air quality solutions.

Required profile

• Experience in air‑quality and climate‑policy work, preferably with government or intergovernmental organizations.
• Proven ability to conduct data‑driven analysis and produce technical reports.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical findings to policy makers.

Required skills