Program Officer

Job Title:          Program Officer

Location:          Washington, DC

Start Date:        Immediately

Reporting to:    Program Manager

Background on the VCS Association

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the associated VCS Program were launched in November 2007 and are now well established among the leading global greenhouse gas (GHG) standards and programs in the voluntary carbon market. Our primary objective is to bring standardization, transparency and credibility to the voluntary carbon market. Increasingly, we are generating lessons and providing inputs for compliance regimes emerging worldwide.

Job Description

The VCS Association is seeking a Program Officer to support a variety of operational and technical aspects of the VCS Program. Principal tasks and responsibilities will include, at a minimum, the following:

• Provide guidance and support to project developers, methodology developers, validation/verification bodies, registries and other stakeholders in using the VCS.

• Manage methodologies being developed under the VCS methodology approval process.
• Assist with support and oversight of VCS registries and validation/verification bodies.
• Research contemporary issues and relevant policies affecting the voluntary carbon market and emerging government programs.
• Participate in conferences and other industry events.
• Assist other parts of the organization, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• University education, in relevant field.
• Understanding of GHG concepts, including voluntary and compliance carbon markets, the development of projects and methodologies, and the role of validation/verification bodies.
• Fluency in English is essential; another language would be considered an asset.
• Good writing and communication skills.