Consultant at Pan African Climate Justice Alliance

Objectives of the Consultancy

• To review and analyze the Bill so as to provide sound advice to KPCG, its members, Civil Society, and all stakeholders on the pros and cons of carbon markets, both in Kenya and globally, to enable informed feedback on the proposed Amendments, and drawing from relevant international best practices.
• To facilitate stakeholders’ engagement and consolidate their inputs which will be presented in a memorandum to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry.
• To provide technical support during the engagement of members of Parliament, Counties, relevant stakeholders, and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry in the review of the Bill and to ensure full consideration of stakeholder input.
• To provide technical guidance on the trends of carbon markets and benefits-sharing initiatives/efforts in Kenya, make comparisons in other jurisdictions, and draft a policy brief outlining the best scenarios for the proposed amendments.
• Interrogate other amendments of the proposed Bill, analyze their potential implications on civic participation, and provide advice accordingly.

Deliverables.

• A Memorandum on the Proposed amendments
• Record of the proceedings of Stakeholders' Engagement
• A Policy Brief

Qualifications

• A first degree in Law, Development Studies or any other equivalent qualification
• A Master’s qualification is desirable.
• Five years’ experience in Kenyan (and/or global) climate governance and policy landscape
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with unique training delivery methodologies
• A demonstrable ability to meet tight deadlines of such nature