GHG Quantification Specialist Nature Based Solutions NBS
GHG Quantification Specialist Nature Based Solutions NBS
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Position: GHG Quantification Specialist Nature Based Solutions (NBS)
Term: Fulltime Employee or Consultant (depending on location)
Location: Work from home/Time zone that works well with Pacific Standard Time
Company Summary
Position Responsibilities
This position for GHG quantification provides technical support for carbon accounting and calculations both at project and program scales as well as contributing to business development. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in data collection analysis and interpretation related to natural ecosystems with a significant emphasis on biostatistical data analysis. In this role you will utilize statistical modeling to create predictive models and develop statistical tools aimed at improving and evaluating our carbon accounting models.
- 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 decisionmaking. 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 statisticsand is a selfstarter 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 fielddata including forest inventory and harvest data for GHG accounting procedures for any AFOLU project types
- Contribute to developing biomass calculations associated with landuse change and forest management including modeling timber management plans
- Develop models in excel and python for baseline exante carbon calculations and expost emission reductions/removals of AFOLU carbon projects and programs
- Visit remote project sites primarily in developing counties and verify fieldwork to support forestbased carbon projects (e.g. overseeing and reviewing biomass inventories)
- Manage the collection of insitu land use and land cover data and assess the biophysical and socioeconomic 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 Pythonor others.
- Coursework in biometrics biostatistics modeling programming GIS analysis soil science and forest systems
- A bachelors degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry ecology natural resources or biogeochemistry strongly suggested in biostatistics statistics or a related field
- Preferred masters in biostatistics statistics or a related field in applied natural sciences such as forestry ecology natural resources or biogeochemistry strongly suggested.
- 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 problemsolving 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
- Excellence in MS Office suite including advanced Excel skills of modeling computerliterate 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 marketfocused and resultsoriented
- Understanding of cultural sensitivities associated with working in international settings
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment while selfmanaging deliverables
- Passionate about working in the development and environmental sector
- Knowledge of at least one foreign language preferably French Spanishor Portuguese.
What We Offer
- 18Years 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:for a US based position dependent on location.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
