IMEO OGMP 2.0 Upstream Expert

The OGMP 2.0 Upstream Expert consultant will provide technical backstopping to the OGMP team, with focus on reporting, data analysis, uncertainty and reconciliation and methane emissions detection, quantification and mitigation technologies.

Remote

12 months

UNEP implements the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) and Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), an ambitious reporting initiative to facilitate methane emissions reductions from the oil and gas sector. The OGMP is a multi-stakeholder partnership working to improve methane emissions reporting. The updated reporting framework (OGMP 2.0), launched in November 2020, is the most ambitious and comprehensive reporting framework for methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Member companies will report on methane emissions levels from all material sources across the entire oil and gas value chain, including both operated and non-operated assets. OGMP 2.0 is a comprehensive, measurement-based methane reporting framework that standardizes rigorous and transparent emissions accounting practices. OGMP reported data will be integrated by the International Methane Emissions Observatory with other data streams (remote sensing data, scientific measurements data, national inventories). A consultant expert in the methane detection, quantification, and mitigation process in oil & gas upstream assets is needed to provide technical advisory services to the Programme Managers in charge of the OGMP and of the IMEO. The Consultant will provide technical backstopping to the OGMP team, with focus on reporting, data analysis, uncertainty and reconciliation, and methane emissions detection, quantification and mitigation technologies. In particular, the consultant will work with OGMP member companies on their data methodologies and provide technical feedback to assist their reporting. They will contribute to the data review process (annual reports and implementation plan). They will provide inputs to the Task Forces aimed at guiding OGMP 2.0 member companies on how to reach the Gold Standard reporting level. The consultant will also support companies’ recruitment and joining process (presentations, company meetings, investor engagement), with a specific focus on upstream companies. They will conduct and document technical consultations with upstream members and potential members throughout the year to provide advice on technical topics related to sources of methane emissions as well as methane detection, quantification and mitigation technologies and methodologies. The consultant will review upstream companies’ implementation plans, provide technical feedback to assist their annual reporting, and uncertainty and reconciliation approaches. They will develop guidelines to assist companies to meet OGMP 2.0 reporting requirements. They will also contribute to the work of technical task forces on the development of supporting materials, technical guidance documents and uncertainty and reconciliation. The consultant will report to Head of IMEO. Confidentiality clause. In joining the OGMP 2.0 team, the consultant will be held to strict confidentiality regarding the company data and information the consultant will be handling. Therefore, during the term of the employment and after termination thereof, the consultant undertakes not to reproduce, publish, use, disclose, show or otherwise communicate to any person or entity any of the data and information. This confidentiality clause applies until confidential information becomes publicly available.

Masters or Equivalent in environmental, sciences or engineering relevant field is preferred. A first university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least five years of relevant work experience in a relevant scientific or technical field, such as atmospheric sciences, environmental engineering, petroleum engineering, or oil and gas operations. In particular, a track record of working with the upstream oil and gas sector is required for this role. Expertise with methodologies and technologies for the detection, quantification, and mitigation of methane emissions. Additionally, intellectual agility and comfort with working on a wide variety of environmental topics is needed. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and support a remote, multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment is required. The consultant must be able to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.

Fluency in oral and written English is required. English is the working language of UNEP's IMEO. Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.

Outputs of the consultancy: • Analysis of company implementation plans • Deliver summary reports of key insights and recommendations from technical calls with companies. • Develop technical workshop materials for the OGMP annual conference and other events • Provide technical feedback and guidance to OGMP member companies and UNEP team • Submit written inputs and feedback on technical guidance documents • Develop guidelines and other materials to assist companies meet the OGMP reporting requirements • Produce member recruiting material (presentations, company briefings, investor engagement report)