Sustainable Transport Specialist

Responsibilities

• Technical Emissions Analysis: Develop and validate a harmonized Freight Corridor Emission Accounting Framework for the Bi-Oceanic Corridor. Coordinate emissions data collection to ensure methodological consistency and generate corridor-level emission intensity factors.
• Policy Coordination and Harmonization: Conduct policy gap analyses and develop recommendations for harmonizing green freight regulations. Establish an integrated corridor-level coordination mechanism that combines policy dialogue with technical harmonization of vehicle emissions standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate inclusive and gender-responsive stakeholder engagement processes to promote regional collaboration.
• Technical Inputs: Use emissions accounting methodologies and freight decarbonization pathways as technical inputs for stakeholder consultations and the development of harmonized strategies among Bi-Oceanic Corridor countries.
• Knowledge Exchange: Support South–South knowledge exchange and capacity building in emissions accounting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in transport, sustainable development, urban planning, transport digitalization, or a related field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in sustainable mobility or air quality, ideally with experience in Latin America.
• Policy & Data Management: Proven experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and emissions data management.
• Technical Familiarity: Knowledge of the GLEC Framework, CCAC (Climate and Clean Air Coalition) projects, and corridor-level interventions.
• Documentation: Proven experience in designing and delivering high-quality policy documents.