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GHG Quantification and Mangrove Specialist, Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 68 - 100
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position: GHG Quantification and Mangrove Specialist Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Term: Full-time Employee or Consultant (depending on location)
Location: Remote (working at least 4 hours in North America Pacific time zone)
Term: Full-time Employee or Consultant (depending on location)
Location: Remote (working at least 4 hours in North America Pacific time zone)
Company Summary
Founded in 2006 Terra Global is a mission driven company delivering 20 years of passion and persistence for people and the planet. Terra Globals mission is to provide technical expertise and climate-related private sector finance to empower communities governments and local partners to build financially socially and environmentally sustainable landscapes. Terra Global is a global leader in sustainable forest and agriculture program development land-use greenhouse gas quantification and finance and providing technical expertise and investment capital to their global client base in a collaborative and innovative manner. Having worked in 30 countries Terra Global has designed and supported the implementation of REDD and other sustainable landscape programs from the project to national scale.Position Responsibilities
This position for GHG quantification provides full-time technical support for carbon accounting and calculations both at project and program scales as well as contributing to business development. Candidate should bring expertise in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) sector and specialize in mangrove and/or wetland ecosystems. 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 mangrove this role you will utilize statistical modeling to create predictive models and develop statistical tools aimed at improving and evaluating our carbon accounting models. The candidate will:- Lead technical design and review of blue carbon projects focused on mangroves and other tidal wetlands including both restoration and conservation activities.
- 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.
- Assess and model sea-level rise sediment accretion submergence erosion salinity wetland migration and related non-permanence risks affecting project performance and carbon stocks.
- 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
- Compile data from literature and field-data including forest inventory for GHG accounting procedures for any AFOLU project types
- 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 countries 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
- Applied understanding of wetland hydrology sediment accretion and erosion water table dynamics salinity organic vs. mineral soils and soil organic carbon accounting
- 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 bachelors degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry ecology natural resources or biogeochemistry strongly suggested
- Preferred masters in biostatistics statistics or a related field
- Practical and applied understanding of mathematical and statistical principles related to forest growth yields and harvests
- Strong understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their unique biogeochemical modeling as well as the use of Verras Methodologies VM0033 VMD0050 VMD0051 and VMD0052
- 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
- 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
- 20 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Driving private-sector climate finance to protect ecosystems, strengthen communities, and scale high-quality nature-based solutions worldwide.
