Climate Policy & Negotiation Expert (Portuguese‑speaking)

About the role

Rio Impact is looking for seasoned consultants who can support Portuguese‑speaking countries in the CPLP network with climate policy and negotiation expertise. The role involves advising on international climate negotiations, designing national climate strategies, and fostering climate diplomacy.

Key responsibilities

• Represent clients in UNFCCC processes, including COPs, SBs and negotiation groups.
• Develop and implement climate policies such as NDCs, NAPs, transparency frameworks and long‑term climate strategies.
• Provide strategic advice on climate diplomacy and international cooperation.
• Assist governments and development partners in aligning national plans with the Paris Agreement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in international climate negotiations under the UNFCCC.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement climate policies and strategies.
• Fluent written and spoken Portuguese and English.
• Experience in CPLP countries (e.g., Cabo Verde) is highly desirable.
• Background working with governments, international organisations or development partners.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of UNFCCC negotiation mechanisms.
• Expertise in climate policy formulation (NDCs, NAPs, transparency frameworks).
• Understanding of climate finance and international climate policy processes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact climate projects across Portuguese‑speaking nations.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of climate experts.
• Flexible consultancy arrangements tailored to project needs.