Here is the announcement:
The Gold Standard Foundation is a leading global brand in carbon credits. Our mission is to reward best efforts in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets, and in so doing create incentive for innovation and credibility in climate change mitigation policy. Gold Standard project activities employ renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, they are rigorously screened for true environmental benefits, and they encourage local sustainable development.
With demand for Gold Standard projects exceeding supply, there is a need to stimulate rapid growth of the Gold Standard pipeline to harvest the opportunity of delivering premium quality carbon credits to a rapidly growing carbon market willing to make the extra step associated with Gold Standard. The Technical Expert will help to address this need by playing a key role in project reviews, development of Gold Standard rules and review of new methodologies for the voluntary market. This position offers a rare and powerful opportunity to make a direct impact on climate change mitigation and contribute to sustainable development worldwide.
Job Description
The Technical Expert will be a member of the Technical Team. He/She will report to the Technical Director and the Deputy Technical Director. He/She will play a key role in the Quality Assurance process with the review of project activities – pre-feasibility assessments, internal validations, registration reviews and verification reviews. He/She will also take part in the further development of the Gold Standard rules and procedures. This will include the participation to the activities performed by the thematic Working Groups on a series of technical issues.
He/She will also contribute to the review and development of new methodologies for the voluntary market. Finally, he/she will contribute to building capacity activities for project developers and DOEs.
Duty Station
Delhi, India or Geneva, Switzerland or Beijing, China or Manila, Philippines. Applicants are requested to indicate their choice of location and confirm that they have work permit for this choice.
Qualifications & skills
• University degree in the field of engineering, science or related discipline; a Masters degree or PhD with a specialization in energy would be a plus • Strong analytical skills and attention to details • 4 to 5 years of experience in the carbon market, preferably in CDM/JI (e.g. DOE, carbon consultancy)
• Excellent English language skills; other languages would be a plus • Highly self-motivated and able to work independently, but also as part of an international team
What we can offer you
An exciting job in a rapidly growing carbon market; competitive salary; multi-cultural work environment; real growth prospects; international work in a fun, motivated and diverse team.
To apply
Please send your electronic application; including a letter of motivation, CV, the earliest start date and salary expectation to:
Dr. Meinrad Bürer Technical Director The Gold Standard Foundation meinrad(at)cdmgoldstandard.org
Starting date for the position is as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
source: http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/Detail-Page.109+M5269ff4f11a.0.html
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