Consultant – Carbon Market Framework Review

ActionAid Nigeria is seeking an experienced consultant to review Nigeria's carbon market framework for alignment with human rights, climate justice, and just transition principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive desk review of Nigeria's carbon market framework, policies, and institutional arrangements
• Assess alignment with national, regional, and international human rights principles and obligations
• Identify risks, gaps, and potential adverse impacts on communities and vulnerable groups
• Evaluate safeguards for human rights, land rights, FPIC, gender equality, youth inclusion, labour rights, and environmental protections
• Examine alignment with climate justice and just transition principles (equity, accountability, transparency, inclusion)
• Identify policy, legal, and institutional gaps and provide practical recommendations
• Interrogate practitioners on innovative solutions and best practices that could be scaled
• Collect evidence-based data, testimonies, and photos documenting impacts of carbon market implementation
• Highlight nexus between carbon markets and Nigeria's green growth agenda
• Provide concrete examples of current projects and financial tracking mechanisms
• Produce high-quality analytical reports and policy briefs

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Law, Human Rights, Climate Policy, Environmental Governance, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 15 years' experience in climate policy, human rights, environmental governance, or related areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of carbon markets, climate finance, and climate governance
• Strong understanding of human rights, gender, land rights, and just transition issues
• Familiarity with Nigeria's climate policy and governance landscape
• Proven experience conducting policy reviews and producing analytical reports
• Demonstrated experience with climate and climate finance assessments and project implementation
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Evidence of similar work completed in the last 2 years required

How to Apply

No application instructions, contact email, phone number, or deadline were provided in the posting. Please contact ActionAid Nigeria directly for submission details.