TECHNICAL STUDY AND POLICY BRIEF ON CARBON PRICING AND ITS POTENTIAL TO FINANCE AFRICA'S GREEN TRANSITION

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive study entitled 'Carbon Pricing: How Carbon Revenues Can Finance Green Transition in Africa.' Operating under the guidance of the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes), the consultant will model carbon pricing mechanisms and analyze how carbon revenue streams can accelerate sustainable development across African nations. The role involves dynamic CGE modeling to simulate carbon price scenarios, mapping carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes across Africa, and evaluating the impacts of international measures such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The consultant will also assess Article 6 activities under the Paris Agreement to help guide policy decisions for African finance ministries and the Africa High-level Working Group on the Global Financial Architecture. This 5-month home-based consultancy offers high-level policy impact, requiring substantial expertise in environmental economics, computable general equilibrium modeling, and development finance. Candidates must possess deep familiarity with macroeconomics in developing regions and proven inter-governmental advisory experience.