Carbon Accountant

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Our client is entering a new phase of project development, conservation technology developments and impact monitoring. The primary responsibility of the Carbon Accountant is to achieve VCS and CCB verifications, conduct pre-viability studies, oversee impact monitoring, oversee geospatial technology, data management, and IT, and keep our client at the forefront of REDD+ methodological developments in Zambia and beyond. The position oversees teams dealing with remote sensing and GIS, forest monitoring, and impact monitoring. The position requires advanced remote sensing and GIS skills, as well as skills in data management, conducting fieldwork in rural Africa, advanced spreadsheet skills, excellent English writing skills, and knowledge of REDD+ project methodologies. The position is based in Livingstone, Zambia, but part-time could be held remotely. The main tasks will be managing verification processes, managing consultants and field teams, and managing the clients database development, and data systems. This role has the exciting opportunity to lead our clients digital technology strategy. The position will require some travel to rural areas, mainly in Africa. The candidate is expected to be a solid team player, with a growth and coaching mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-viability analyses of potential new REDD+ project areas.

  • Support successful VCS and CCB verifications, including PD writing. Flawless English writing technical skills needed.

  • RS/GIS: Advanced geospatial skills, ability to apply these skills to REDD+ methodologies, advanced spreadsheet management, and data management skills.

  • Manage the plot sampling process to produce carbon inventory estimates.

  • Train in carbon standards and ensure project design follows standards and laws.

  • Experience with VCS and CCB verification process.

  • Provide technical inputs to policy programs to help build the REDD+ framework in Africa.

  • Supervise the Forest Monitoring Coordinator in reviewing and updating Forest Inventory protocols in line with updates to VCS/CCB standards and methodologies.

  • Perform historic deforestation analysis using open-source OPTICAL, RADAR, and multispectral imagery data in Google Earth Engine.

  • Perform desk-based pre-viability studies for the client or other clients potential new.

  • Coordinate with other departments to integrate procurement with business processes, such as finance, operations, and quality control.

Key Skills:

  • World-class carbon standards skills with substantial verification knowledge.

  • Forest inventory and biometric analysis experience are a plus.

  • Biomass/carbon modelling and accounting experience.

  • Model builder experience.

  • Advanced scientific report writing.

  • Computer skills: Use of FOSS remote sensing and GIS software, such as Java Script for Google Earth Engine, R, Gdal, QGIS, GRASS, data collection tools such as Open Data Kit and CyberTracker, and GPS applications such as Back Country Navigator.

  • Knowledge of GHG mitigation Standards preferred: VCS REDD+ methodologies, the VCS/CCB standards and guidelines in general as well as other applicable UNFCCC guidelines such as the IPCC guidelines as well as relevant components of the CCB Standard.

Qualifications:

  • Masters in a related field with a Ph.D. will be added advantage and 2 years of professional experience.

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