2022 Project Associate (Consultant) null

I. BACKGROUND

Clean Air Asia is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region. We empower governments and cities by inspiring action and focusing efforts on the planning and implementation of solutions at scale, fostering regional cooperation to address issues of mutual concern, and ensuring the integration of air quality management across sectors and institutions. Our work focuses on implementing solutions that reduce air pollution, its detrimental health impacts and mitigate the climate crisis. We do so by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making a compelling case for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels. Since 2008, we have been a United Nations-recognized partnership comprised of more than 250 organizations in Asia and internationally, with six Country Networks (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam). Our headquarters are in Manila, Philippines, and we have offices in Beijing, China, and New Delhi, India.

Clean Air Asia is looking for a Project Associate with skills that include data collection, analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of Integrated Programme for Better Air Quality in Asian Cities (IBAQ Programme). The Project Associate must be based in Metro Manila as the scope of work involves onsite meetings/visits.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Researcher, and in close coordination with the research team, the primary duties of the Project Associate will focus on the development of the IBAQ City Solutions Toolkit, including the following:

• Assist in the review of the existing IBAQ City Solutions Toolkit and help identify components or areas that need to be updated or filled in with new content
• Conduct thorough research to fill in the identified gaps (including the development of case studies) for the solutions toolkit and organize the summary of the research output in one database
• Lead the updating and new content development for the solutions toolkit 
• Assist in the organization and coordination of the regional virtual co-innovation workshop in February/March 2023, particularly in the technology sharing session

III. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA

• A graduate or student in a relevant field such as environmental science, chemistry, physics, and other courses with strong data management and analysis background (kindly describe experience in the use of related tools/software) 
• Have demonstrated excellent research and oral and written communication skills (kindly include and attach a sample of written work in the application).
• Has working knowledge or familiarity with emissions inventory modelling
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

IV. DURATION, REMUNERATION, and OTHER BENEFITS

The Project Associate (consultant) will be appointed for four (4) months under a full-time consultancy contract. The remuneration is competitive but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.