Verra is hiring a
Title: Program Officer, Afforestation, Reforestation, Revegetation (ARR)
Location: Remote - Worldwide (with significant overlap with U.S. business hours
Reports to: Senior Manager, Forest Carbon Innovation
The Opportunity:
Verra seeks a Program Officer to actively engage stakeholders in adopting and using our new Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) methodology. This role focuses on developing and supporting project proponents’ practical application of ARR practices, leading revisions of the ARR methodology, and creating alignment with other methodologies (e.g., the Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management) and programs, such as SD VISta and its Nature Framework.
The Role:
The successful applicant will be responsible for work that includes:
Our Team:
You will join a team that works closely and collaboratively to solve problems, iterate, and implement improvements to forest carbon methodologies and the VCS Standard.
What We’re Looking For:
At least three years of relevant GHG accounting
A degree in forestry, environmental sciences, or similar
Basic understanding of remote sensing in the context of forest carbon stock monitoring
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
Project management and organizational skills, including prioritizing and working efficiently and effectively under deadlines
Ability to engage with diverse international stakeholders and partners, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness in a global context
Ability to work collaboratively with a problem-solving mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential
Working at Verra
Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors.
We’ve created a culture of flexibility and autonomy. You’ll be able to work with remote teams from diverse countries and industries. Wherever possible, we aim to find mutually agreeable solutions for international hiring.
For this position, the salary range is between 57,225 - 77,360 USD. The compensation band is based on a U.S. base salary range and shares the min and max base salary for the position. This position is eligible for remote work.
The final compensation will be contingent upon role, level, and location. Our Talent team can share the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Salary is one component of Verra’s total compensation package which also includes:
Verra is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our work. Achieving this is crucial for embodying our established values: Teamwork, Results, Integrity, Balance, and Exploration. We actively celebrate belonging among our team members’ different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicity, faith, and gender.
How to Apply
Please send us a cover letter (not to exceed one page) and your resume or CV (not to exceed two pages).
Verra provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. As such, we conduct our recruitment and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
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