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Description
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the associated VCS Program were launched in November 2007 and are now well established among the leading global greenhouse gas (GHG) standards and programs in the voluntary carbon market. Our primary objective is to bring standardization, transparency and credibility to the voluntary carbon market. Increasingly, we are generating lessons and providing inputs for compliance regimes emerging worldwide.
Position Overview:
VCS seeks a REDD+ Coordinator to support the implementation of groundbreaking pilot programs as part of the Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Initiative.
The position is for an initial term of 6 to 8 months with the possibility of extending to permanent employment.
Responsibilities:
The coordinator will be responsible for spearheading outreach and collaboration with governments, NGOs and local partners in potential pilot jurisdictions.
Specific tasks will include providing technical and programmatic guidance to host governments, coordinating workshops and managing the development of new REDD+ documentation.
Qualifications:
See the full job announcement (PDF).
To Apply:
Applications must be submitted by 8 June 2012.