GHG Quantification and Mangrove Specialist, Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Terra Global Capital LLC • Oakland, CA

1d • $68,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Founded in 2006, Terra Global is a mission driven company delivering 20 years of passion and persistence for people and the planet. Terra Global's mission is to provide technical expertise and climate-related private sector finance to empower communities, governments, and local partners to build financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable landscapes. Terra Global is a global leader in sustainable forest and agriculture program development, land-use greenhouse gas quantification and finance, and providing technical expertise and investment capital to their global client base in a collaborative and innovative manner. Having worked in 30+ countries, Terra Global has designed and supported the implementation of REDD+ and other sustainable landscape programs from the project to national scale.

Requirements

• Background quantifying GHG emissions in successful carbon projects following market standards
• Applied understanding of wetland hydrology, sediment accretion and erosion, water table dynamics, salinity, organic vs. mineral soils, and soil organic carbon accounting
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools, such as Python, or others
• Coursework in biometrics, biostatistics, modeling, programming, GIS analysis, soil science, and forest systems
• A bachelor's degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, or biogeochemistry strongly suggested
• Practical and applied understanding of mathematical and statistical principles related to forest growth, yields and harvests
• Strong understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their unique biogeochemical modeling, as well as the use of Verra’s Methodologies VM0033, VMD0050, VMD0051, and VMD0052
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work with complex and extensive data sets
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience in forest monitoring, REDD+ carbon accounting, and MRV, including familiarity with accreditation programs and standards like the ACR, CDM, VCS, FCPF and CAR
• Excellent skills in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel skills of modeling, computer-literate with the ability to absorb new tools quickly
• Logical and structured thinker with understanding of spatial software
• Excellent written skills in English, and able to communicate fluently in English
• Organized, market-focused and results-oriented
• Understanding of cultural sensitivities associated with working in international settings
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment while self-managing deliverables
• Passionate about working in the development and environmental sector

Nice To Haves

• Preferred master’s in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
• Preferred knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Passion/persistence to work as a team-player and contribute to a company dedicated to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) program approaches
• Excellent communication and organizational skills: Verbal, written, and presentational
• High-level attention to detail
• Proactive and positive attitude; strong willingness to contribute effectively and positively to a multidisciplinary, global private company
• Highly motivated to meet corporate and personal/professional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as assigned annually
• Experience with GHG market standards, guidelines and protocols
• Actively working to learn new skills in order to stay ahead of with changing technologies and industry trends and shares knowledge proactively with others
• Able to apply business knowledge to develop and deliver innovative, beneficial improvements.
• Excellent collaboration skills required both in-person and fully remote
• Demonstrable ability to operate and effectively communicate while under pressure, as well as the ability to lead a diverse workload and work under time constraints
• Skilled in communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in an international environment, specifically in developing countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and review of blue carbon projects focused on mangroves and other tidal wetlands, including both restoration and conservation activities.
• Utilize advanced biostatistical techniques to analyze and interpret carbon emissions data, with a specific focus on biological and ecological aspects. Identify key trends and patterns to inform decision-making.
• Evaluate and collaborate on the development of predictive models and statistical tools to forecast future carbon emissions and/or growth, considering biological and ecological factors.
• Assess and model sea-level rise, sediment accretion, submergence, erosion, salinity, wetland migration, and related non-permanence risks affecting project performance and carbon stocks.
• Develop and review technical aspects of AFOLU carbon projects and programs and provide guidance regarding project typology, eligible methodologies and mechanics of carbon monitoring, reporting and verification
• Compile data from literature and field-data, including forest inventory for GHG accounting procedures for any AFOLU project types
• Develop models in excel and python for baseline, ex-ante carbon calculations, and ex-post emission reductions/removals of AFOLU carbon projects and programs
• Visit remote project sites primarily in developing countries and verify fieldwork to support forest based carbon projects (e.g., overseeing and reviewing biomass inventories)
• Manage the collection of in-situ land use and land cover data and assess the biophysical, and socio-economic feasibility of NBS/AFOLU carbon projects
• Support Project Managers for multiple international projects, including ensuring tasks remain under budget and on schedule.

Benefits

• work for a successful, mission driven social enterprise that is an industry leader in facilitating financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable landscapes in developing and emerging economies
• thrive on the opportunity to learn through training and development with dedicated professionals working from different countries around the world
• join a great team atmosphere and a corporate culture based on mutual respect, partnerships, flat reporting structures and the opportunity to work from home
• $68-100k base per year for US based staff, commensurate with qualifications and home working location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level