Program Officer, Sustainable Development

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing project documents to ensure quality of VVB performance and integrity of projects requesting registration and verification to the CCB and SD VISta Programs.
• Collaborating internally with the Auditing and Accreditation Team on project quality and VVB performance and liaising externally with VVBs. This role may also entail periodic onsite audits of VVB site visits.
• Serving as a subject expert within the Program Management Team on sustainable development.

Requirements:

• Relevant professional experience, preferably working for a standards organization, NGO, government, project developer, and/or validation/verification body.
• Interest in maintaining high quality projects and auditors through careful review of project requests and documentation.
• A relevant university degree. A master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Culturally aware with the ability to work with stakeholders and partners from different countries and cultures.
• Self-starter with the ability to excel in a professional, team-oriented environment and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in other languages would an advantage.