Forestry, Agriculture and Climate Change Expert, South Pole Carbon – International

Organization: South Pole Carbon

Position Title: Forestry, Agriculture and Climate Change Expert

Location: Medellin, Colombia; or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; or Zurich, Switzerland

Hours and Compensation: Full-time

 Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: Would you like to be part of our dynamic, global, and growing team? South Pole Carbon is an energetic, international company focusing on growing new products and solutions to improve the state of the climate and environment. With 13 offices around the globe and operations in more than 20 countries, the company enables the implementation and operation of high-quality emission-reduction projects that address climate change and sustainable development. Our mission is to inspire and enable our customers to create value from environmental and social sustainability.

Market-based approaches to reduce GHG emissions have emerged as key instruments for international and national climate policy making. The UNFCCC process (with the upcoming COP in Lima, and the crucial COP 21 in Paris) is showing progress towards defining a long lasting framework for the AFOLU sector (including for REDD+MRV and finance). Therefore, there is a strong need for policy advice and decision making support in relation to: development of baselines, reference (emission) levels, NAMA feasibilities and implementation, design and implementation of emission trading schemes, internal carbon prices and clean agricultural commodity policies.

These climate policy advisory services will be required to support the development of sustainable land use sector / agricultural sector programs or projects. Our clients are multi-lateral organisations and development banks and NGOs.

Responsibilities: As a member of our asset development unit, you will work on the implementation of project development and advisory mandates in the land use area in an international team and with external experts and organisations.

Support South Pole Carbon’s forestry project department in technical work and support of marketing and sales of solutions such as forest carbon credits or forest footprints.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Socioeconomics, Environmental Economics, Forestry, Geoecology, Geography, Political sciences or related disciplines
• At least two years of relevant experience in project development or consultancy positions
• Excellent oral and written command of Spanish and English (French, German or Portuguese are an advantage)
• Understanding of REDD+, Climate Smart Agriculture and Land Use related carbon methodologies and markets, and of existing market based GHG mitigation instruments and concepts
• Project management, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to act independently in a multicultural environment
• Analytical Skills
• Diligent, reliable and independent approach to work
• Knowledge of statistical software application, forest inventories and Geographic Information Systems are an advantage.

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a young and international team looking to make a difference to the world we would be happy to hear from you! We offer competitive compensation and company benefits.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Christian Dannecker, Director Forestry, per e-mail using [email protected]