GHG Quantification Specialist, Nature Based Solutions (NBS)

Position: GHG Quantification Specialist, Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Term: Full-time – Employee or Consultant (depending on location)
Location: Work from home/Time zone that works well with Pacific Standard Time

Company Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced biostatistical techniques to analyze and interpret carbon emissions data, with a specific focus on biological and ecological aspects. Identify key trends and patterns to inform decision-making. 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 carbon modeling and statistics and is a self-starter who shows team leadership qualities with proven ability to work on a tight deliverable schedule.
• Evaluate and collaborate on the development of predictive models and statistical tools to forecast future carbon emissions and/or growth, considering biological and ecological factors
• 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
• Create, review and revise internal 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.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Background quantifying GHG emissions in successful carbon projects following market standards.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools, such as Python, or others.
• Coursework in biometrics, biostatistics, modeling, programming, GIS analysis, soil science, and forest systems
• A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested
• Preferred master’s in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
• Practical and applied understanding of mathematical and statistical related to forest growth, yields and harvests
• Strong understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their unique biogeochemical modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work with complex and extensive data sets
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Some experience in forest monitoring, REDD+ carbon accounting, and MRV, including familiarity with accreditation programs and standards like the ACR, CDM, VCS, FCPF and CAR
• Excellent skills 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
• 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 French, Spanish,  or Portuguese.

Other Skills

• Passion/persistence to work as a team-player and contribute to a company dedicated to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) program approaches. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills: Verbal, written, and presentational.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive attitude; strong willingness to contribute effectively and positively to a multidisciplinary, global private company.
• Highly motivated to meet corporate and personal/professional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as assigned annually.
• Experience with GHG market standards, guidelines and protocols.
• Actively working to learn new skills in order to stay ahead of with changing technologies and industry trends and shares knowledge proactively with others.
• Able to apply business knowledge to develop and deliver innovative, beneficial improvements.
• Excellent collaboration skills required both in-person and fully remote.
• Demonstrable ability to operate and effectively communicate while under pressure, as well as the ability to lead a diverse workload and work under time constraints.  
• Skilled in communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in an international environment, specifically in developing countries.

What We Offer

• “18 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
• Salary compensation: $68-100k base per year for US based staff, commensurate with qualifications and home working location.