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Scope of Work

The objective of this assignment is to design, operationalize, and validate an ETF-aligned IPPU Sector NDC tracking and MRV framework (for both measures and projections) that:

• Ensures transparent tracking of mitigation and adaptation in the IPPU Sector.
• Strengthens consistency between NDC tracking and the national GHG inventory (IPPU sector).
• Supports reporting under Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs).
• Enhances institutional coordination and data governance.
• Integrates robust QA/QC and verification procedures.

The consultant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A. IPPU Sector Data Stocktaking and Baseline Review

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of data availability, quality, and institutional arrangements relevant to IPPU Sector NDC tracking.
• Review and assess baseline scenarios for the IPPU Sector developed under NC4 and BTR1.
• Identify data gaps, methodological inconsistencies, and institutional bottlenecks affecting IPPU Sector NDC tracking.

B. Design of NDC Tracking Tool and Reporting Architecture

• Review relevant regional and international IPPU-sector mitigation tracking systems and identify best practices applicable to Zambia.

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• Develop a standardized characterization framework ETF-aligned, covering all NDC mitigation and adaptation actions and for projections.
• Develop a structured NDC data collection and tracking tool consistent with the national MRV portal
• In coordination with the national ETF Consultant, develop a reporting structure for the sectoral NDC

C. Institutional Arrangements and Governance Framework

• Review and update institutional arrangements for NDC tracking, building on existing MRV institutional frameworks
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, validation and reporting cycles, archiving and documentation
• Develop QA/QC procedures consistent with national MRV framework

D. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Conduct training workshops for relevant institutions to ensure understanding and operationalization of NDC tracking framework.
• Undertake a pilot test and demonstration of the developed tracking tool and MRV system.
• Overview the development of the iMRV portal

F. Coordination, Reporting, and Visibility

• Serve as technical liaison between GGGI, the Principal ETF-Consultant, the IPPU sector experts and working group and line ministries involved.
• Contribute to project monitoring, internal progress reports, donor reports, and other knowledge and communication products.

Prepare and deliver technical presentations to the Project Steering Committee, interministerial committee, and other stakeholders as required.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables: 

The consultant will report to the EZ-NDC Project Manager, and work in close coordination with GGGI Zambia country team, the Principal ETF International Consultant, the national Sectoral Consultant and external-based MRV experts, Government counterparts (especially MoGEE and ZEMA) and a broader technical team of sectoral and legal consultants.

All deliverables must be submitted in English, using GGGI formatting and documentation standards. Raw data, source materials, and editable files must accompany key reports. Presentations to stakeholders and the Steering Committee will form part of the consultant’s visibility and communication duties.

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Climate Change, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, with a strong focus on policy design in the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sector
• Demonstrated experience in developing indicators and methodologies to monitor policy implementation and impact
• Demonstrated expertise in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement, including its Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs) and associated reporting requirements (BTRs and CRTs)
• Demonstrated experience in development of NDC tracking frameworks and tools including in developing projections
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred
• Experience in institutional capacity development and delivery of technical training programs, particularly for government counterparts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with ministries of industries, environmental authorities, and development partners.
• Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Work experience in developing countries with a highly regarded private sector company (consulting or industry), international organization, government or not-for-profit organization
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining working relations with government officials.
• Ability to apply sufficient analytical and technical skills to acquire relevant information/knowledge from a variety of sources which are often difficult to access, in support of delivery of a good quality output.
• Excellent written and spoken  communications skill in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven familiarity with NDC design, implementation planning, and ETF-compliant reporting, including tracking progress in implementing and achieving NDCs (IPPU preferred)
• Familiarity with modeling tools and projections
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; previous work in Zambia or with Zambian institutions is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with reporting on policies and actions, projections and GHG inventories is ETF-compliant in the IPPU sector.
• Experience designing, digitizing, or operationalizing automated MRV or climate data management platforms
• Understanding of legal frameworks governing climate transparency and data sharing in national contexts.

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, formalization, and operationalization of IPPU Sector NDC MRV System in Line with ETF Requirements.
• Enhance Institutional Capacity and Data Governance for Sustainable NDC Tracking
• Design and operationalize an MRV system for Policies and measures and projections.
• Support project monitoring, reporting, and visibility through presentations and reports to the Project Steering Committee, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of data availability, quality, and institutional arrangements relevant to IPPU Sector NDC tracking.
• Review and assess baseline scenarios for the IPPU Sector developed under NC4 and BTR1.
• Identify data gaps, methodological inconsistencies, and institutional bottlenecks affecting IPPU Sector NDC tracking.
• Review relevant regional and international IPPU-sector mitigation tracking systems and identify best practices applicable to Zambia.
• Develop a standardized characterization framework ETF-aligned, covering all NDC mitigation and adaptation actions and for projections.
• Develop a structured NDC data collection and tracking tool consistent with the national MRV portal
• In coordination with the national ETF Consultant, develop a reporting structure for the sectoral NDC
• Review and update institutional arrangements for NDC tracking, building on existing MRV institutional frameworks
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, validation and reporting cycles, archiving and documentation
• Develop QA/QC procedures consistent with national MRV framework
• Conduct training workshops for relevant institutions to ensure understanding and operationalization of NDC tracking framework.
• Undertake a pilot test and demonstration of the developed tracking tool and MRV system.
• Overview the development of the iMRV portal
• Serve as technical liaison between GGGI, the Principal ETF-Consultant, the IPPU sector experts and working group and line ministries involved.
• Contribute to project monitoring, internal progress reports, donor reports, and other knowledge and communication products.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to the Project Steering Committee, interministerial committee, and other stakeholders as required.

• Demonstrated experience in developing indicators and methodologies to monitor policy implementation and impact
• Demonstrated expertise in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement, including its Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs) and associated reporting requirements (BTRs and CRTs)
• Demonstrated experience in development of NDC tracking frameworks and tools including in developing projections
• Experience in institutional capacity development and delivery of technical training programs, particularly for government counterparts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with ministries of

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Climate Change, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, with a strong focus on policy design in the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sector
• Demonstrated experience in developing indicators and methodologies to monitor policy implementation and impact
• Demonstrated expertise in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement, including its Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs) and associated reporting requirements (BTRs and CRTs)
• Demonstrated experience in development of NDC tracking frameworks and tools including in developing projections
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred
• Experience in institutional capacity development and delivery of technical training programs, particularly for government counterparts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with ministries of