MRV Officer Methane Mitigation

The MRV Officer is directly responsible for all activities under Output 2 and undertakes both technical and administrative tasks. He/she achieves a timely and measurable improvement in Indonesia’s MRV of methane emissions and its capacity to comply with ETF requirements. Specific tasks include, among others,

Analyzing methane emission data, including its source(s) and methodologies, the MRV Officer will work closely with government officials to assess and enhance their reporting accuracy in line with comments received from the UNFCCC’s International Consultation and Analysis (ICA) process. This includes conducting detailed assessment of existing measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) frameworks, particularly in the agriculture and waste sectors, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations for improvement in the Biennial Update Reports (BURs) and other key submissions.

Adapting current national methodologies, the MRV Officer will ensure that these frameworks are aligned with evolving UNFCCC standards, including the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). The officer will support capacity-building activities, designing tailored training programs and resources that help officials refine their MRV processes to meet stricter transparency and reporting obligations.

Applying global best practices in methane emission management, the MRV Officer will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that local officials are not only compliant with international obligations but are also equipped to implement the necessary measures for accurate, verifiable, and sustainable emissions monitoring. This includes helping to streamline data collection and reporting processes, focusing on practical improvements that enhance overall capacity and compliance.

 ENGAGEMENT

The MRV Officer will engage various stakeholders in Indonesia (e.g., national/provincial/municipal government agencies, bilateral/multilateral agencies, research institutions and academia, NGOs, and local communities) by:

Analyzing the nature of relationships between GGGI and stakeholders in Indonesia with respect to AKCMM – both those that already exist and those that are yet to be established but are necessary for the project’s success – and develop strategies to build, strengthen, and maintain such relationships. In doing so, he/she must clearly articulate the nature of the relationship, particularly on how their involvement adds value to the delivery of Output 2.

Providing substantive input to potential partners (i.e., consultants, universities, think tanks, etc.) so that their activities are aligned with the goals of Output 2 specifically and AKCMM in Indonesia generally. He/she must, therefore, have an in-depth understanding of the gaps (including its causal factors) in methane emissions MRV and how each partner could potentially contribute to addressing them. This will enable him/her to serve as an effective convenor and communicator, ensuring that the partners’ scope of work reflects their competency and teamwork is maintained throughout the project.

Leading salient dialogue with government agencies, implementation partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders on matters related to Output 2. Such dialogue may take place through various formats and frequencies; the MRV Officer shall be flexible in adapting to stakeholders’ needs/preferences and work towards building a strong support for the adoption of the improvement measures.

 

DELIVERY

• The MRV Officer will, based on guidance from and supervision of the GGGI Indonesia Green Cities Lead,
• Monitor outcomes from major national/regional/international fora as well as GGGI’s project portfolio to identify emerging needs in Indonesia related to methane mitigation,
• Conduct a gap analysis of Indonesia’s methane emissions inventory and ensure its endorsement by members of the Methane Reduction Committee,
• Improve methane emissions MRV by implementing priority recommendations in the gap analysis report,
• Support Indonesia’s compliance with MRV requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework through tailored support,
• Identify opportunities to engage entities based in the Republic of Korea on methane emissions MRV (e.g., Korean technology providers, universities, think tanks, etc.),
• Plan and manage missions to gather baseline data, consult stakeholders, validate assumptions, and assess the political/operational/technical feasibility of MRV improvements be delivered under Output 2,
• Manage the delivery of Output 2 by (i) preparing a work plan, (ii) holding regular meetings with partners/stakeholders, (iii) procuring competent service providers, (iv) managing the budget and contract(s) related to the output, (v) anticipating and addressing risks, (vi) solving problems of technical or operational nature, and (vii) communicating the results effectively,
• Understand and comply with all administrative and reporting rules as required by the Government of Indonesia, GGGI HQ, AKCF, and the ASEAN Secretariat (with respect to Output 2),
• Support the delivery of Outputs 1, 3, and 4, and,
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of GGGI processes, standards, and safeguards and following/adhering to them through the policy design cycle.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in methane or MRV systems, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of Indonesia’s GHG inventory and MRV processes and methodologies across key sectors (e.g., agriculture, waste, energy), including the roles of key government agencies and landscape of existing challenges.
• Familiarity with the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, including emission factors, activity data collection, and compliance with biennial transparency reports (BTR).
• Strong understanding of climate-related challenges in Indonesia, particularly on the trends and sources of methane emissions and established/emerging approaches to reduce them.
• Understanding of the socio-political and cultural contexts of Green Growth governance in Indonesia
• Proven ability to understand a novel subject matter in a short period of time and write intelligibly on the subject matter (applicants may be requested to share a writing sample),
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and organizations,
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/mrv-officer-methane-mitigation-573084.html