Industry Engagement Consultant – OGMP 2.0

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Industry Engagement Consultant to support the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) within its International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO). The consultant will design and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, recruit new oil and gas companies, and strengthen relationships with investors, NGOs, and governments to advance methane transparency and reduction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute IMEO engagement strategies focused on OGMP 2.0.
• Map, prioritize, and maintain an overview of key stakeholders across industry, finance, government, and civil society.
• Outreach to oil and gas companies to build a recruitment pipeline for OGMP 2.0 participation.
• Engage investors and financial institutions on methane transparency and stewardship.
• Prepare and deliver webinars, briefings, workshops, and presentations.
• Draft stakeholder‑facing materials such as briefing notes, slide decks, FAQs, and communication inputs.
• Track stakeholder feedback, risks, opportunities, and market developments.
• Provide strategic advice on engagement sequencing, stakeholder positioning, and market opportunities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in energy, environment, climate policy, business, finance, international relations or related field; a first degree with 10 years experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, market development, partnership building or industry work in climate, energy, extractives, heavy industry, finance or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas sector, methane, industrial decarbonisation and investor landscapes.
• Proven track record of engaging companies, investors, governments, industry associations, NGOs or international organisations.
• Fluency in oral and written English; additional languages are an asset.