Call for Applications for the West African Alliance: Local experts and roster of experts

Call for applications to our local experts

In its third implementation phase (2024–2028), the Alliance builds on the success of its two previous funding phases (2017–2020; 2020–2024) to deepen its work within countries and strengthen sub-regional cooperation. A key priority remains supporting the Article 6 focal points to advance national readiness for Article 6, which continues to be a central objective of the Alliance. This requires a collaborative and localized approach that enables member countries to address their specific challenges and seize opportunities, while also fostering regional and sub-regional synergies.

In this context, we are in the process of recruiting local experts to realize this vision. The selected experts will be well positioned to work with Alliance partners and the Secretariat to identify needs and ensure that Article 6 readiness activities are effectively integrated into national strategies, while also promoting greater opportunities for collaboration and engagement across countries.

Call for applications to our roster of experts

The West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance (WAA) is seeking experts with specialized skills in one of the following areas: technical expertise related to the operationalisation of carbon market frameworks, or legal expertise related to carbon markets—both of which are critical to supporting the implementation of carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in the sub-region. More specifically, relevant topics within the sought areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

• Technical expertise and experience in UNFCCC reporting processes, national inventory management, registry development, MRV processes, mitigation potential quantification, development of marginal abatement cost curves, conducting technical needs assessments, project design documentation preparation, carbon market transactions (e.g., host country authorisation processes, methodology approval, VVBs), and ensuring operational compliance with Article 6 requirements.

• Legal expertise and experience in drafting and revising carbon market regulations, reviewing national climate legislation, and integrating Article 6 into national legal frameworks to ensure compliance with international standards and legal consistency.

• Financial analysis, including expertise in project finance, climate finance, or impact investment.