Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: Immediately
Reporting to: Program Manager
Position Overview
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Association seeks a Program Officer to help implement and expand the world’s largest voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) program. The successful candidate will join a growing staff in the Washington, DC headquarters to provide additional guidance and support for a wide array of VCS stakeholders. Further tasks include managing
the development of new VCS methodologies and providing various research tasks as needed.
Background on the VCS Association
Launched in November 2007, the VCS is the leading global GHG standard and program in the voluntary carbon market. Increasingly, emerging GHG programs around the world look to the VCS for best practices and guidance as they develop their own systems. Since its inception, more than 1,000 projects around the world have relied on the VCS Program to issue more than 120 million Verified Carbon Units (VCUs).
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
using the VCS.
- Play a key role in ensuring the quality of projects entering the registry system, including reviewing project
documentation and liaising closing with project stakeholders, and analyzing results and making recommendations for improving the system.
- Manage methodologies being developed under the VCS methodology approval process.
- 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 UN language would be considered an asset.
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other related programs.
- Familiarity with content management, email marketing, and contact database systems.
- Experience with graphic design, video editing and website coding would be considered an asset.
Required Traits
- Sharp analytical mind.
- Ability to multi-task on issues of substance.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
- Professional approach and demeanor.
- Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.
- A sense of humor
Terms and Conditions
A competitive salary is available and other terms and conditions will be discussed during the application process. In order to
streamline the application process, applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (not to exceed one page).
- Resume/CV (not to exceed two pages).
- A short writing sample (maximum 500 words) outlining how the VCS Program is relevant to the development of international carbon markets.
All documents must be submitted to employment@v-c-s.org by close of business 30 August 2013.
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