Technical Expert; Beijing, New Delhi or Geneva
The Technical Expert will be based in Beijing and will play a key role in both project and methodology reviews and the further development of Gold Standard rules. This position offers a rare and powerful opportunity to make a direct impact on climate change mitigation and contribute to sustainable development worldwide.
Terms of Reference – Technical Expert; Beijing, New Delhi or Geneva
Background
The Gold Standard Foundation (GSF) is a non-profit organization that operates a certification scheme for premium carbon credits. The Gold Standard scheme certifies the highest quality carbon offset projects in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets. GSF projects employ renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies that are rigorously measured, monitored and verified. All Gold Standard projects demonstrate real and permanent GHG reductions and encourage local sustainable development.
The Technical Expert will be based in Beijing and will play a key role in both project and methodology reviews and the further development of Gold Standard rules. 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 (Geneva) and the Deputy Technical Director (Delhi). He/She will conduct activities in the context of a new Gold Standard programme recently funded by the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and aiming at lowering the entry barriers and scaling-up carbon activities in underrepresented regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa.
For this purpose, he/she will take part in the further development of the Gold Standard rules and procedures, and the review and development of new Gold Standard methodologies for the voluntary market. This will include the participation to the activities performed by the thematic Working Groups on technical issues.
The Technical Expert will also contribute to the Quality Assurance process with the review of project activities submitted to the Gold Standard for certification – pre-feasibility assessments, internal validations, registration reviews and verification reviews. Finally, he/she will have some involvement in capacity building activities, requiring interaction with project developers and accredited auditors (DOEs).
Duty Station
Preferably Beijing, China; Other locations may be considered for outstanding applicants.
Qualifications & skills
University degree in the field of engineering, science or related discipline; a Masters degree or PhD with a specialization in energy and/or environmental impact assessments is desirable
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
Ability to work precisely and effectively under severe time constraint
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 such as Chinese or French desirable
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently, but also as part of an international team
Excellent computer programming skills desirable
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 motivation letter, 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.
Terms of Reference – Technical Expert; Beijing, New Delhi or Geneva
Background
The Gold Standard Foundation (GSF) is a non-profit organization that operates a certification scheme for premium carbon credits. The Gold Standard scheme certifies the highest quality carbon offset projects in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets. GSF projects employ renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies that are rigorously measured, monitored and verified. All Gold Standard projects demonstrate real and permanent GHG reductions and encourage local sustainable development.
The Technical Expert will be based in Beijing and will play a key role in both project and methodology reviews and the further development of Gold Standard rules. 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 (Geneva) and the Deputy Technical Director (Delhi). He/She will conduct activities in the context of a new Gold Standard programme recently funded by the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and aiming at lowering the entry barriers and scaling-up carbon activities in underrepresented regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa.
For this purpose, he/she will take part in the further development of the Gold Standard rules and procedures, and the review and development of new Gold Standard methodologies for the voluntary market. This will include the participation to the activities performed by the thematic Working Groups on technical issues.
The Technical Expert will also contribute to the Quality Assurance process with the review of project activities submitted to the Gold Standard for certification – pre-feasibility assessments, internal validations, registration reviews and verification reviews. Finally, he/she will have some involvement in capacity building activities, requiring interaction with project developers and accredited auditors (DOEs).
Duty Station
Preferably Beijing, China; Other locations may be considered for outstanding applicants.
Qualifications & skills
University degree in the field of engineering, science or related discipline; a Masters degree or PhD with a specialization in energy and/or environmental impact assessments is desirable
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
Ability to work precisely and effectively under severe time constraint
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 such as Chinese or French desirable
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently, but also as part of an international team
Excellent computer programming skills desirable
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 motivation letter, 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.
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