Title: Climate Change Advisor (Advisor on Carbon Pricing, Emissions Trading and CBAM) / Fit for Carbon Pricing Project
Duration of Assignment: As soon as possible – 1 year with the possibility of extension
Location: Ankara
- 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.
- Advising industry and state actors / regulators on content-related and conceptual issues of the Emission Trading System (ETS), Carbon Pricing, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Provide technical advice and (data) analyses for the sector, technical and capacity needs assessment with respect to data management, MRV systems and required reporting on ETS and CBAM
- Support technical coordination, networking, and exchange of all relevant stakeholders (Turkish steel and aluminium industry, associations, state institutions, ministries) and consortium partners in the planning and implementation of measures and facilitation of a multi-stakeholder partnership on ETS and CBAM in Türkiye
- Contribute to the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System and the collection and processing of relevant monitoring data of project activities and donor reporting.
- Oversee the contracting process for external consultants, including drafting terms of reference, selection, supervision, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with GIZ rules and procedures
- Liaise with political and implementation partners in a politically sensitive manner on requirement of the sector and build professional trusted relationship with industry and state actors by fostering dialogue formats
- Support in organizing technical and high-level national events, peer exchanges, capacity development measures, and study trips and conduct regular business trips within Türkiye and, where needed, e.g., Germany and provide technical expertise on ETS and carbon pricing.
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.
- Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Education / Qualifications
- Master’s degree in economics, finance and/or industrial engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
Professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in climate change, carbon pricing, emissions trading, climate finance, or decarbonization of energy-intensive industries
- Sound expertise in the design and implementation of emissions trading systems (ETS), desirably in CBAM, as well as MRV systems
- Proven practical experience in designing and/or rolling out innovative financing instruments for the respective sectors
- Minimum 3 years of experience in working with the Turkish private sector with an in-depth understanding of and experience in dealing/communicating with heavy industry, associations, and SMEs) and public-private dialogue and partnership formats
- Practical experiences with project Monitoring and Evaluation and donor reporting
- Strong networking skills and existing networks in Turkish industry and trade sector
- Sound knowledge of international and national climate protection policies and relevant emissions trading instruments and their financing
Other skills, knowledge, and competences
- Native in Turkish and business fluent in English is a must.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills, incl. affinity for data management and MRV systems in a sensitive environment.
- Proven ability to work in a politically sensitive, public-private environment.
- Advanced working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package) is required.
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 24th 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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