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Climate Change - Country Manager

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Reference 114  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
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Location California - America North
Town/City San Francisco CA US 94104
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Board & Executives
Deadline 01/02/2009
Company Name DNV
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Job Title :Climate Change - Country Manager
Division/Department :Climate Change
Location :1. Houston TX US 77084
2. San Francisco CA US 94104
Job Description :
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a global provider of services for managing risk. An independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with more than 8,000 employees.
DNV's unique risk management approach to services provides us with the possibility to offer innovative services that meet customers' needs across industries and countries. DNV is recognized as a trusted partner for improved quality, safety and efficient operations in high risk global industries. The foundation was established in Norway in 1864, and has its headquarters outside Oslo.

We are currently seeking for a U.S. Climate Change Country Manager.

Responsibilities will include varying facets of advanced technical assessments, verifications and reviews and technical problem solving relating to complex PDD validations, CDM/JI verifications, energy/utility industry projects in GHG inventory/baseline verifications or project verifications under voluntary /mandatory programs.

Full responsibility of the Climate change operation in the country and accountability for business results, customer satisfaction, people satisfaction and financial success.
Additional Priorities will include:
·      Development and growth strategic plan , having as a first phase 2012,
·      Implementation of growth strategy
·      Development of service lines in country
·      Development and management of a multidiscipline team of experts
·      Quality deliverables and client satisfaction
Depending on the size of the unit, we will also expect up to 50% invoice-ability of country managers
Job Requirements :Experience
Recognized in CCS and industry
5 years hands-on experience in GHG quantification, verification/validation and/or GHG auditing for company inventories and/or emission reduction projects 
A minimum of 8 years of experience, including relevant industry specialization, business development and management are required.
Management experience for experience and/or training in the fields of GHG
Capable of developing and leading business improvement and CCS change processes in client organizations
Demonstrated success in business development
Managing and delivering services with a multidisciplinary team of experts

Knowledge
Knowledge of one ore more areas:  GHG policies, regulations, programs, registry requirements, protocols and standards, in particular: WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, CCAR, CCX, RGGI, 1605b, US EPA Climate Leaders, Green-e, VCS, EU-ETS, and CDM/JI, etc.
Thorough knowledge in one or more related technical disciplines (environmental, management systems, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, sustainability, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, forestry, economist, environmental finance, GHG life cycle analysis, ISO 14040 series, Responsible Care)
Knowledge of the business reality in the country

Qualifications
Bachelors Science, environmental science, engineering, finance, business, economics
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and working knowledge of other languages would be valuable
Ability to work with in multicultural environments

Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills, strong affinity for teamwork and the ability to work independently and to undertake individual initiatives
High level organizational skills and project management skills, with ability to meet strict deadlines and to set and adjust priorities and to adapt to change
Strong reasoning, analytical and evaluation skills, excellent judgment, ability to assess trends and identify opportunities

Other Qualities
Leadership Skills
Excellent Communication skills
Entrepreneur
Extensive travel required
Ethics
Passion for Climate Change

Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education :Bachelor's Degree
Job Type :Full Time
Hire Type :Direct
Req. Code :114

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