CCAC Agriculture Specialist (for Brasilia)

CCAC Agriculture Specialist (for Brasilia)

The Agriculture Specialist will provide technical support to the SLCP Unit in the development of short‑lived climate pollutants (SLCP) mitigating actions in the agriculture sector, especially methane, through a clean air and climate approach, and ensuring alignment with Brazil’s policy context and the goals of the CCAC Accelerator. The Specialist will collaborate with MAPA and engage with relevant stakeholders in the agriculture sector, including different ministries, to ensure that the national agriculture policies are oriented to enhance domestic productivity and value addition, reduce poverty, promote food security, while mitigating SLCP. Additionally, synergy opportunities with other sectors, particularly waste and energy, will be actively sought. The Specialist will be responsible for the organization of capacity building and training opportunities, including workshops and roundtables. The specialist will also keep coordination with the CCAC Secretariat to enhance collaboration on agriculture matters and to support Brazil's leadership in the CCAC Agriculture Hub, facilitating the engagement of national agriculture actors to participate in relevant CCAC initiatives (e.g., Hubs, projects, etc.), technically support the review of CCAC project documents and participate in relevant events about agriculture to elevate the importance and visibility of the SLCP mitigation effort nationally.