Program Officer, Agricultural Land Management

Verra Mobility • Washington, DC

3h • Remote

About The Position

Verra seeks a Program Officer to actively engage stakeholders in adopting and using our Agricultural Land Management (ALM) and livestock methodologies under the VCS Program. This role focuses on developing and supporting project proponents’ practical application of improved ALM activities, supporting development of new and revisions of existing ALM methodologies, and creating alignment with other VCS methodologies (e.g., VM0047, VMD0053, VMD0054, VT0008, VT0014) and Verra programs, such as the Scope 3 Standard Program, SD VISta and its Nature Framework.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in GHG accounting in agriculture and livestock production systems
• A B.S. level degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, or similar, with a preference for M.S.
• Basic understanding of carbon and GHG measurement, monitoring and modeling, remote sensing, and geostatistics in the context of agricultural and livestock production systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Project management and organizational skills, including prioritizing and working efficiently and effectively under deadlines
• Ability to engage with diverse international stakeholders and partners, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness in a global context
• Ability to work collaboratively with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential

Responsibilities

• Responding to stakeholder questions about VCS ALM methodologies including supporting the Market & Client Relations team
• Supporting development of informational resources, such as FAQs and instructional webinars, to explain how to use the ALM methodologies and related modules and tools
• Guiding the ALM methodology revision process by working with a range of stakeholders
• Presenting on webinars and to stakeholder groups to provide technical guidance on methodology use and otherwise represent Verra
• Supporting Verra’s Regional Engagement team to provide country/region-specific training and support
• Managing agricultural land management-related updates to the VCS Standard and other program documents

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental care, and life insurance
• Verra contributions to each employee’s retirement plan
• Verra contributions as required by national labor laws in countries where staff are located
• Paid Time Off (PTO), comprising 22-30 days vacation, 7 days of annual sick leave, holidays, sabbatical after five years of service, and other leave allowances
• Funds to support professional development

What This Job Offers

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