This position for GHG quantification specifically supports technical aspects of methodology development, carbon accounting and calculations (at project and program scales), and business development. The preferred candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in AFOLU NBS carbon development and is a self-starter who shows team leadership qualities with proven ability to work on a tight deliverable schedule.

• Develop and review technical aspects of AFOLU carbon projects and programs and provide guidance regarding project typology, eligible methodologies and mechanics of carbon monitoring, reporting and verification
• Assist in writing feasibility reports, Project Documents and Monitoring and Implementation Reports of NBS projects and programs
• Create, review and revise AFOLU carbon methodologies and tools for all forest carbon accounting and support agricultural methodologies.
• Compile data from literature and field-data, including forest inventory and harvest data for GHG accounting procedures for any AFOLU project types
• Contribute to developing biomass calculations associated with land-use change and forest management including modeling timber management plans
• Develop models in excel and python for baseline, ex-ante carbon calculations, and ex-post emission reductions/removals of AFOLU carbon projects and programs
• Visit remote project sites primarily in developing counties and verify fieldwork to support forest-based carbon projects (e.g., overseeing and reviewing biomass inventories)
• Manage the collection of in-situ land use and land cover data and assess the biophysical, and socio-economic feasibility of NBS/AFOLU carbon projects
• Support Project Managers for multiple international projects, including ensuring tasks remain under budget and on-schedule.

• Must have past experience in conducting GHG quantification of AFOLU projects or programs using globally recognized standards.
• Preferred master’s in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested
• Coursework in biometrics, biostatistics, modeling, programming, GIS analysis, soil science, and tropical forest systems
• Deep experience in forest monitoring, REDD+ carbon accounting, and MRV, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, and land-use planning and spatial analysis.
• Experience developing or evaluating carbon projects and programs, including familiarity with accreditation programs and standards like the ACR, CDM, VCS, FCPF and CAR
• Ability to assess national FAO data and National Forest Reference Levels to provide methodological options to allocate the FRELs into Projects and Programs.
• Practical and applied understanding of mathematical and statistical related to forest growth, yields and harvests.
• Familiar with basic biogeochemistry in forest and agricultural ecosystems, including soil, understanding of terrestrial and blue carbon quantification
• Excellence in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel skills of modeling, computer-literate with the ability to absorb new tools quickly
• Logical and structured thinker with understanding of spatial software such as ArcGIS /QGIS, and statistical software for data analysis such as python or R
• Excellent written skills in English, and able to communicate fluently in English
• Organized, market-focused and results-oriented
• Understanding of cultural sensitivities associated with working in international settings
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment while self-managing deliverables
• Passionate about working in the development and environmental sector
• Preferred knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

What We Offer

• “16 Years of Passion and Persistence for People and the Planet”: work for a successful, mission driven social enterprise that is an industry leader in facilitating financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable landscapes in developing and emerging economies
• Professional Growth: thrive on the opportunity to learn through training and development with dedicated professionals working from different countries around the world
• Collaboration: join a great team atmosphere and a corporate culture based on mutual respect, partnerships, flat reporting structures and the opportunity to work from home

Interested candidates please apply here: https://terraglobal.applytojob.com/apply/Jwj6NrR9Mp/GHG-Quantification-Specialist-Nature-Based-Solutions-NBS