Basel Institute on Governance seeks an experienced National Carbon Markets Expert in Ghana-Apply before 18 Mar 2026

As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, carbon markets are becoming an important mechanism for reducing emissions and promoting sustainable development. A new consultancy opportunity from the Basel Institute on Governance seeks an experienced National Carbon Markets Expert in Ghana to support research and policy development aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in carbon markets.

This consultancy offers specialists in climate policy, carbon markets, and governance an opportunity to contribute to international guidelines designed to reduce corruption risks and improve environmental integrity.

About the Basel Institute on Governance

The Basel Institute on Governance is an international center of expertise focused on promoting good governance and combating corruption worldwide. Established in 2003 in Switzerland, the institute works with governments, international organizations, and civil society partners to advance knowledge and practice in areas such as:

• Anti-corruption and financial crime prevention
• Asset recovery
• Business integrity
• Governance reforms

The institute operates globally with teams representing more than 30 nationalities and is affiliated with the University of Basel.

The Green Corruption Programme

A key initiative within the institute is the Green Corruption Programme, which focuses on corruption risks in environmental sectors. The program applies anti-corruption and anti–money laundering expertise to areas including:

• Wildlife and forestry protection
• Illegal timber trade
• Fisheries and mining governance
• Energy transition policies
• Carbon markets and climate finance

Through research and international collaboration, the program aims to strengthen governance systems and improve accountability in environmental markets.

Project Overview: Carbon Markets Corruption Risk Mitigation

The consultancy supports a major project designed to identify corruption risks in carbon markets and develop safeguards that enhance transparency and trust.

Carbon markets allow organizations or countries to offset their emissions by investing in environmental projects such as forest conservation. However, these markets can face challenges related to governance, transparency, and accountability.

The project aims to:

• Identify corruption patterns within carbon markets
• Conduct consultations with national and international stakeholders
• Develop global guidelines for corruption risk mitigation
• Promote equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms

The research will involve consultations in three countries:

• Ghana
• Cameroon
• Indonesia

The final outcome will be a set of gender-sensitive international guidelines designed to strengthen governance in global carbon markets.

Role of the National Carbon Markets Expert

The selected consultant in Ghana will work closely with specialists from the Basel Institute on Governance as well as international carbon market experts.

The consultant will support research and consultations that examine how carbon markets function within Ghana and identify governance vulnerabilities that may create corruption risks.

Key areas of work include:

• Mapping stakeholders involved in the carbon market value chain
• Analyzing financial structures and business processes
• Assessing national policies and regulatory frameworks
• Supporting multi-stakeholder consultations
• Contributing to the development of global guidelines

This role is critical for ensuring that local perspectives and policy contexts are reflected in the international recommendations.

Key Activities and Timeline

The consultancy will span approximately 30 working days between March and December 2026.

Major activities include:

Policy and governance advisory

• Provide expert advice on policy debates and governance challenges related to carbon markets
• Identify regulatory gaps affecting transparency and compliance

Stakeholder engagement

• Help identify key stakeholders such as policymakers, industry actors, NGOs, and community representatives
• Participate in organizing national consultations

Research and analysis

• Conduct policy mapping and analysis of Ghana’s carbon market framework
• Assess governance vulnerabilities and corruption risks

Reporting and knowledge development

• Draft a country-level corruption risk assessment report
• Provide input to the development of global anti-corruption guidelines for carbon markets

Expected Deliverables

The consultant will produce several deliverables during the project period, including:

• Stakeholder mapping of Ghana’s carbon market landscape
• Policy analysis of governance structures and regulatory frameworks
• Contributions to adapting the Green Corruption methodology for carbon markets
• Participation in national consultations and workshops
• Drafting the country corruption risk assessment report
• Providing input to the final global corruption mitigation guidelines

These outputs will support international efforts to improve transparency and governance in climate finance mechanisms.

Required Qualifications and Expertise

Candidates applying for this consultancy should have strong technical knowledge of carbon markets and climate policy.

Minimum qualifications include:

• At least 5 years of experience in the carbon market sector
• Expertise in carbon offset and carbon credit methodologies
• Understanding of emission trading systems (ETS) and voluntary carbon markets (VCM)
• Strong skills in policy analysis and regulatory research
• Experience engaging with government officials, industry actors, and NGOs

Additional advantages include:

• Experience in corruption prevention or governance reforms
• Background in environmental policy or climate finance initiatives

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• An Expression of Interest (maximum two pages) explaining:
  • Relevant experience for the assignment
  • Any clarifications required before undertaking the consultancy
• A professional CV limited to two pages

Applications should be sent via email before 18:00 CET on 18 March 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Contributing to Transparency in Climate Action

This consultancy with the Basel Institute on Governance offers a unique opportunity for experts in climate policy and carbon markets to contribute to global efforts aimed at improving environmental governance.

By supporting the development of anti-corruption safeguards in carbon markets, the selected consultant will help strengthen trust, accountability, and transparency in one of the world’s most important climate mitigation mechanisms.

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