Senior Program Officer, Energy and Industrial Projects

Responsibilities:

• Playing a key role in ensuring the quality of reviews for projects requesting registration and VCU issuance with Verra programs, including reviewing project documentation, visiting projects.
• Collaborating internally with the Auditing and Accreditation Team on project quality and VVB performance, and liaising externally with VVBs.
• Serving as a subject expert within the Program Management Team on technological and industrial-related matters.
• Training, supervising, and mentoring junior staff.
• Supporting the review of GHG accounting and assessment methodologies being developed under Verra programs.
• Helping the Program Development and Innovation Team with input on revisions to the VCS Program rules and procedures to help maintain the robustness, workability, and impact of those programs.
• Participating in industry conferences and other events.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably working for a standards organization, NGO, government, project developer, and/or validation/verification body.
• Technical background and previous experience in reviewing technological and industrial GHG projects.
• A relevant university degree. A master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Understanding of climate change mitigation strategies, Sustainable Development Goals, and/or climate/development finance, and an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities faced by practitioners of these arenas.
• 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 be an advantage.