Technical Manager, Environmental Resources Trust
Full time @Winrock International posted 4 weeks ago in Climate Change & Environment Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 68031
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Experience 3-4 years
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Industry Climate Change & Environment
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Qualifications Master’s Degree
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Technical Manager
LOCATION:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Arlington VA , remote US-based working locations will be considered
BUSINESS UNIT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Environmental Resources Trust
REPORTS TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ART Managing Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Manager is an important role within ART providing support to the ART Managing Director, and other ART staff on all aspects of implementation of this program. This will include significant technical support to jurisdictions and stakeholders, technical inputs and analyses, development of outreach materials, document review, report writing and registry management.
ART prides itself on providing technical expertise and responsive service to interested participants, jurisdictions and stakeholders. The Technical Manager will have an understanding of REDD+ quantification and monitoring methods and approaches and the carbon market. The incumbent will provide support and contribute to ensure that ART is managed efficiently, while ensuring technical rigor and quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and/or take a leading role in technical REDD+ work streams within ART operations, including review of and updates to TREES
- Develop a deep understanding of all ART program requirements including both the technical and safeguards requirements in TREES
- Support interested and participating jurisdictions under the ART program, including answering questions, developing communications materials, and providing presentations on the program requirements
- Review and provide substantive feedback on TREES documents submitted for Secretariat review under ART
- Assist in the oversight of ART validation and verification bodies including during audit processes and document reviews
- Support and/or take a leading role in the development of and updates to ART Standards, templates, guidance documents, tools and other program documents
- Assist in coordinating expert committees as needed, including preparation of meeting materials, development of memoranda, management of contractual documentation
- Develop technical analyses, presentations, outreach materials, and reports to contribute to the implementation of the ART program
- Represent ART in industry groups and speaking engagements as appropriate
- Assist with development of summary materials for the ART Board and present on technical topics as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND
Education:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Advanced degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Carbon Accounting, or related field.
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