Senior Program Officer, Natural Climate Solutions

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing project documents to ensure quality of VVB performance and integrity of projects requesting registration and verified carbon unit (VCU) issuance with Verra 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 onsite audits of VVB site visits.
• Serving as a subject expert within the Program Management Team on nature-based solutions.
• Training, supervising, and mentoring junior staff.

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 or developing nature-based projects
• 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.
• Understanding of climate change mitigation strategies, 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.