Standards for a Sustainable Future
Lead Program Officer, Jurisdictional REDD+ Development
Location
Singapore
Posted
21 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Program Officer, Jurisdictional REDD+ Development
Verra
• Identifying ways to improve VCS Program REDD+ and JNR requirements and methodologies, including engaging external stakeholders and internal technical teams • Implementing updates and improvements in collaboration with VCS Program Development staff and with input from Verra’s Project Management Department (PMD) and expert consultants • Supporting the maintenance and updates to Verra’s consolidated REDD methodology, VM0048, and ensuring alignment between VM0048 and the JNR Framework • Collaborating with Verra’s Communications and Engagement Team to support Verra’s forest carbon outreach and communications strategy, including developing and implementing capacity building sessions, conducting outreach to governments, and engaging investors • Guiding stakeholders on Verra’s methodologies and technical requirements for JNR programs • Supporting PMD on technical issues related to REDD+ and JNR as necessary
Job Requirements
- In-depth understanding of jurisdictional and project REDD+, including the evolution of REDD+, the current state of the sector, and the relevant stakeholders engaged in implementation of REDD programs.
- Technical knowledge of, and experience working with, environmental and social standards, ideally including knowledge of VCS, the JNR Framework, and Verra’s REDD+ methodologies especially VM0048.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have developed and/or used REDD+ methodologies.
- Familiarity with climate change mitigation; GHG accounting; forest reference level development; MRV design; forest carbon methodologies, standards, and crediting programs; and REDD+ processes/initiatives (e.g., UNFCCC, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility)
- Degree in environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, or other applicable study area; advanced degree is advantageous.
- At least five years of professional experience in the climate field, ideally working in climate change mitigation and/or carbon markets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience collaborating with, communicating technical information to, and receiving input from a wide range of stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental care
- Verra contributions to each employee’s retirement plan/pension scheme with employee and employer contributions subject to statutory regulations
- Paid leave, comprising 22-30 days vacation, annual sick leave, holidays, and sabbatical after five years of service
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