NiMERP Project Coordinator and MARS Engagement Support

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a consultant to coordinate the Nigeria Methane Emissions Reduction Pilot Programme (NiMERP) and support the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) engagement across Nigeria and the region.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate on‑the‑ground execution of NiMERP, ensuring timely delivery and quality of tasks.
• Maintain relationships with key Nigerian stakeholders and support broader IMEO priorities.
• Provide support for MARS engagement, including communication of methane emission events to relevant parties.
• Report to the MARS Programme Manager and ensure effective coordination across technical, data, engagement and communications teams.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental policy, sustainability, climate policy or related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience, including work with government agencies and scientific projects in Nigeria.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing multiple workstreams.

Required skills

• Familiarity with greenhouse gas and methane emissions in at least one sector (energy, agriculture, waste).
• Strong coordination and organizational abilities to handle concurrent tasks.