Junior Climate Change Advisor (Carbon Pricing, ETS and CBAM)_ Fit for Carbon Pricing Project, Ankara

Title: Junior Climate Change Advisor (Carbon Pricing, ETS and CBAM) / Fit for Carbon Pricing Project

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Duration of Assignment: As soon as possible – 1 year with the possibility of extension

Location: Ankara

 

1. Main Tasks and Responsibilities

 

Project context: EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) puts a price on embedded emissions of certain carbon intensive goods imported into the EU. As a result, products with low embedded emissions will have a comparative advantage. Some CBAM-relevant Brazilian and Turkish companies are heavily reliant on EU-exports. This creates an incentive for them to invest in low-carbon production technologies and for their governments to introduce effective carbon-pricing that can be deducted from CBAM charges. The project strengthens the capacities of the public and private sector by providing know-how on the implementation of Emission Trading Systems (ETS), the decarbonization of industrial production and the provision of financial mechanisms for companies investing in low-carbon technologies. By sharing the knowledge generated through these efforts, the projects turn Türkiye and Brazil into worldwide multiplicators on the interlinked issues of carbon pricing, industrial decarbonization and CBAM-readiness.

 

The Junior Advisor supports the planning and implementation of project activities related to carbon pricing, emissions trading systems (ETS) and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with a particular focus on coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change in Türkiye and other relevant public and private sector stakeholders.

In close cooperation with the project management team and senior advisors, the Junior Advisor contributes to the implementation, monitoring and documentation of project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, relevant EU and German climate policy priorities, the evolving CBAM regulatory framework and the needs of partner institutions in Türkiye.

The position supports research and analysis on carbon pricing instruments, ETS design and implementation, CBAM requirements, and emissions monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). You monitor relevant EU and national policy developments and contribute to assessing their potential implications for Turkish institutions and emissions-intensive industries.

The Junior Advisor contributes to the preparation and implementation of technical workshops, stakeholder meetings, capacity-development activities and knowledge-sharing formats. You also support the preparation of analytical documents, presentations, policy briefs and other project outputs.

Under the guidance of senior advisors and project management, you contribute to knowledge management, stakeholder coordination, project monitoring and identification of opportunities for cooperation with relevant institutions, initiatives and other GIZ projects.

 

Main Activities

 

1. Technical Support on Carbon Pricing, ETS and CBAM

• Support research and analysis on carbon pricing instruments, emissions trading systems (ETS), CBAM requirements and industrial decarbonization.
• Monitor relevant developments in EU climate, trade and industrial policy, particularly regarding CBAM implementation, reporting requirements and embedded emissions.
• Assist in analyzing the implications of EU CBAM developments for Turkish industries and relevant public institutions.
• Support the preparation of technical background papers, policy briefs, presentations and briefing notes on carbon pricing, ETS and CBAM-related topics.
• Contribute to research on emissions monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV), embedded-emissions accounting and carbon pricing mechanisms.
• Support the identification and compilation of relevant international experiences and good practices in carbon pricing and ETS implementation.

 

2. Stakeholder Coordination and Cooperation with Turkish Partners

• Support the coordination and communication with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change and other relevant public institutions.
• Assist in maintaining regular communication with industry associations, private sector representatives, research institutions and other project stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and organisation of stakeholder meetings, technical consultations, workshops and expert exchanges.
• Prepare meeting agendas, background documents, presentations and minutes, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Assist in identifying stakeholder needs and collecting feedback to inform the planning and implementation of project activities.
• Support communication and knowledge exchange between Turkish stakeholders and relevant international experts and institutions.

 

3. Support to Capacity Development and Project Implementation

• Contribute to the conceptualisation, preparation and implementation of training activities, workshops and capacity-development measures on carbon pricing, ETS, CBAM and MRV.
• Support the identification of training needs and the preparation and adaptation of training materials.
• Assist in coordinating external experts, consultants and technical service providers involved in project activities.
• Support the preparation of terms of reference and the review of consultant deliverables under the guidance of senior advisors.
• Contribute to the implementation of project activities in accordance with agreed work plans, timelines and quality standards.
• Support the identification of relevant national and international initiatives and potential synergies with other GIZ projects and cooperation programs.

 

4. Knowledge Management and Communication

• Conduct desk research and collect relevant information on carbon pricing, ETS, CBAM, MRV.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, policy briefs, factsheets, newsletters and other communication materials.
• Document project activities, stakeholder discussions, lessons learned and good practices.
• Maintain and regularly update project-related information, databases, stakeholder lists and knowledge management materials.
• Support the dissemination of project results and knowledge products among relevant public institutions, industry representatives and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and learning activities with other countries and international partners, including Brazil, where relevant to the project mandate.

 

5. Project Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the planning, coordination and monitoring of project activities in close cooperation with the project management team.
• Assist in tracking project implementation progress, activity schedules and agreed results.
• Contribute to the collection and documentation of data and information for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Support the preparation of regular progress reports, activity reports and other project documentation.
• Assist in ensuring the timely preparation and quality of project outputs and deliverables.

 

Perform other tasks related to the project objectives and area of responsibility, as assigned by the supervisor.

 

The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.

Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.

 

 

1. Required qualifications, competences, and experience

 

Education / Qualifications

• University degree in environmental sciences, climate policy, economics, engineering, international relations, public policy or another relevant discipline is required.

 

Professional experience

• Approximately 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, including internships or entry-level professional assignments, preferably in climate policy, energy, environmental policy, carbon markets or related fields.
• Initial experience in research, policy analysis, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement is an advantage.

 

Other skills, knowledge, and competences

• Business fluency in Turkish and English is a must.
• Good command of common MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Motivation to develop professional expertise in carbon pricing, ETS and international climate policy.
• Basic knowledge of climate change mitigation, carbon pricing, emissions trading systems, or CBAM.
• Strong interest in climate change mitigation, carbon markets and EU climate policy.
• Good research, analytical and writing skills, including the ability to summarise complex information in a clear and structured manner.
• Good organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while actively seeking guidance and feedback when needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to learn.
• High level of motivation, initiative and commitment.

 

 

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal  Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com)  by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Türkiye’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

 

The deadline for application is the 25^th of November, 2026.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

 

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