Pretoria: Technical Advisor: Carbon Markets and Article 6 Implementation posted by GIZ.

About the Role

Join GIZ as a Technical Advisor: Carbon Markets and Article 6 Implementation, reporting to the Head of Component: Climate Support Programme (CSP IV), based in Hatfield, Pretoria on a contract until 31 December 2028. This role supports South Africa’s participation in international carbon markets and implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, working closely with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE). The successful candidate will provide technical advisory support on climate change mitigation, Carbon Tax, and carbon market mechanisms linked to Article 6 implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement project activities in collaboration with global project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives, indicators, and gender-responsive delivery.
• Provide technical advisory support on climate change mitigation, Carbon Tax, and carbon market mechanisms linked to Article 6 implementation.
• Support the identification of institutional, policy, and capacity gaps relating to carbon market implementation and pilot activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Article 6 carbon market mechanisms aligned to national climate priorities and sustainable development objectives.
• Provide technical advisory support on carbon project development and MRV systems, including GHG accounting methodologies, emissions quantification approaches, monitoring frameworks, and reporting requirements.
• Support the development and review of technical documentation, including concept notes, baseline assessments, monitoring plans, emissions reduction calculations, and project design documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Development
• Support stakeholder engagement and technical capacity building for public and private sector stakeholders on Article 6 implementation, MRV systems, and high-integrity carbon market mechanisms.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration between partner institutions and GIZ.

Requirements

• Honours Degree in Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Development, Political Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven track record in the design and implementation of carbon market activities, including policy advisory, institutional readiness support, and capacity development within developing or emerging economies.
• Extensive experience advising government institutions and ministries on climate policy, NDC implementation, and carbon market governance.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) are not explicitly mentioned in the original job description.