Consultant, Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Policy

• Develop and implement national-level case studies demonstrating the translation of atmospheric measurements of methane into greenhouse gas inventories.
• Identify 3-5 countries to engage with on integrating atmospheric measurements into inventories.
• Convene interviews with country points of contact and UNFCCC inventories program.
• Develop and implement strategy for integration of atmospheric measurements into national greenhouse gas inventories for selected countries.

This role accelerates progress on unsolved climate challenges by improving national greenhouse gas inventories through atmospheric measurements, enabling more accurate tracking and reduction of methane emissions.

• Familiarity with national greenhouse gas inventories and IPCC inventory methodologies.
• Deep understanding of the UNFCCC transparency framework (Biennial Transparency Reports, Nationally Determined Contributions, National Inventory Reports, Global Stocktake).
• Familiarity with atmospheric methane observations, atmospheric inversion modeling, and/or emissions verification.
• Background in methane emissions accounting across one or more sectors (energy, agriculture, waste, wetlands, or other natural systems).
• Experience working with government agencies, inventory compilers, UN organizations, or international climate initiatives.

Compensation: $85–$110 per hour (hourly consulting rate). This is an independent contractor position (1099) and does not include employee benefits (health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave). No taxes withheld. Fully remote work.