Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification

Winrock International; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 78.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Zusammenfassung

An environmental organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification, responsible for executing and finalizing the certification process. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in climate standards and sustainability, strong project management, and exceptional communication skills. This remote role requires fluency in English and another language, as well as the ability to engage stakeholders across various platforms. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in climate and sustainability standards.
• Strong understanding of jurisdictional REDD+ and the carbon market.
• Knowledge of corporate ESG reporting frameworks is desired.
• Strong writing, editing and public speaking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with contractors/consultants.
• Fluency in English and Spanish/Portuguese/French; other languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development process for the BCB Certification.
• Manage implementation of the BCB Certification including materials and training.
• Present to audiences on the BCB Certification to raise awareness.
• Present to internal and external audiences to raise awareness and uptake.

Kenntnisse

Strong writing, editing and speaking skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English and another language

Team collaboration

English fluency + other languages

Ausbildung

Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification

Location: Remote (US Location preferred)

Business Unit: Environmental Resources Trust / ART

Reports To: Managing Director, ART

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification, is a key position within the ART team responsible for coordinating the finalization and execution of ART’s Beyond Carbon Benefits (BCB) Certification alongside ART’s existing carbon credit Standard. This position will liaise with other teams within ART to complete the Certification’s development process, launch, and implementation, responding to stakeholder demand for certified co‑benefits reporting across an array of environmental, economic, social and biodiversity benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the final steps of the development process for the BCB Certification in collaboration with the ART staff and ART Board to ensure BCB is applicable across jurisdictions, practical to use, rigorous in outcomes and aligned with international frameworks (e.g. biodiversity) and corporate ESG reporting.
• Manage the implementation of the BCB Certification including
  • developing reporting templates for jurisdictions and verifiers,
  • developing materials for and providing training to stakeholders,
  • providing verifier oversight.
• Support the development of website and social media content for the BCB Certification as well as newsletters and blog posts, and compelling print collateral and press releases to ensure engagement with existing and new ART Participants for the Certification.
• Present to internal and external audiences on the BCB Certification to raise awareness and support broad market acceptance and uptake.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field.

Experience

The candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of climate, sustainability, and/or social standards / certifications, knowledge of climate and sustainability markets and policy, strong understanding of jurisdictional REDD+ and an extensive network with key stakeholders including governments, verifiers, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community organizations, and the carbon market industry in general. Knowledge of corporate ESG reporting frameworks desired.

Skills

• Strong writing, editing and speaking / presentation skills; an eye for detail
• The ability to articulate complex concepts and tailor messaging to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to oversee contractors / consultants as well as to work independently, be persistent, and juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem solving.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and either Spanish, Portuguese, or French is required. Fluency in additional languages is an asset.

Other

Must be available to travel for short-term assignments. Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing GHG emissions required.

Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

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