The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) has opened a worldwide call to build a roster of experienced carbon market professionals to contribute to its growing portfolio of climate initiatives. With more than four decades of experience shaping practical climate solutions, CCAP collaborates with governments, development institutions, and private sector actors to advance carbon market systems that prioritize environmental credibility, transparency, and sustainable development outcomes.

Through this initiative, the organization seeks specialists capable of offering technical guidance, analytical input, and strategic advisory support across a wide range of projects focused on carbon market readiness and operational implementation.

Areas of Expertise

Professionals with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to express interest:

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

• Cooperative approaches under Article 6.2, including ITMO authorization frameworks

• Development of the Article 6.4 mechanism and related methodologies

• National readiness planning, institutional design, and regulatory structures

• Authorization procedures, corresponding adjustments, and carbon accounting systems

• Integration of Article 6 tools into NDC implementation pathways

Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM)

• Design and development of carbon credit projects

• Application and advancement of recognized standards such as Verra, Gold Standard, American Carbon Registry, and Climate Action Reserve

• Environmental safeguards, quality assurance, and integrity assessments

• Corporate climate strategies and carbon credit sourcing

• Governance and integrity initiatives including the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative

Carbon Market Policy and Regulatory Design

• Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), carbon taxes, and crediting mechanisms

• Institutional and legal framework development

• Policy drafting and regulatory advisory services

• Alignment of carbon markets with broader climate finance and economic strategies

Measurement, Reporting, Verification (MRV) and Accounting

• Greenhouse gas accounting methodologies

• Carbon registry design and operational management

• MRV framework development and deployment

• Transparency and tracking systems for market transactions

Sectoral Background

Applications are welcomed from experts with sector-specific experience in:

• Waste management and circular economy

• Renewable energy and power systems

• Forestry and land use, including AFOLU and REDD+

• Agriculture and sustainable food systems

• Transport and mobility

• Industrial decarbonization

• Blue carbon and coastal ecosystem conservation

• Nature-based solutions

Geographic Focus

CCAP’s work spans multiple regions, with particular interest in professionals who have worked in:

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• Africa, including Francophone countries

• Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

• Emerging and developing economies

Experience supporting cross-regional initiatives or international climate processes is considered an advantage.

Nature of Engagement

Consultants selected for the roster may be contracted for short-term or extended assignments depending on project demands. Assignments may include:

• Advisory services to national or subnational governments

• Policy research and regulatory drafting

• Analytical studies and technical reporting

• Stakeholder consultations and facilitation

• Capacity-building workshops and training delivery

Engagement will depend on expertise alignment, availability, and evolving program needs.

The application deadline is on a rolling basis.