Position Title:                Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification   location:                         Remote (US Location preferred)BUSINESS UNIT:                Environmental Resources Trust / ARTREPORTS TO:                      Managing Director, ART POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification, is a key position within the ART team responsible for coordinating the finalization and execution of ART’s Beyond Carbon Benefits (BCB) Certification alongside ART’s existing carbon credit Standard. This position will liaise with other teams within ART to complete the Certification’s development process, launch, and implementation, responding to stakeholder demand for certified co-benefits reporting across an array of environmental, economic, social and biodiversity benefits. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Lead the final steps of the development process for the BCB Certification in collaboration with the ART staff and ART Board to ensure BCB is applicable across jurisdictions, practical to use, rigorous in outcomes and aligned with international frameworks (e.g. biodiversity) and corporate ESG reporting.</li><li>Manage the implementation of the BCB Certification including<ul><li>developing reporting templates for jurisdictions and verifiers,</li><li>developing materials for and providing training to stakeholders, and</li><li>providing verifier oversight.</li></ul></li><li>Support the development of website and social media content for the BCB Certification as well as newsletters and blog posts, and compelling print collateral and press releases to ensure engagement with existing and new ART Participants for the Certification.</li><li>Present to internal and external audiences on the BCB Certification to raise awareness and support broad market acceptance and uptake.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND Education:          Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field. Experience:        The candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of climate, sustainability, and/or social standards / certifications, knowledge of climate and sustainability markets and policy, strong understanding of jurisdictional REDD+ and an extensive network with key stakeholders including governments, verifiers, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community organizations, and the carbon market industry in general. Knowledge of corporate ESG reporting frameworks desired.  Skills:                    <ul><li>Strong writing, editing and speaking / presentation skills; an eye for detail</li><li>The ability to articulate complex concepts and tailor messaging to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to oversee contractors / consultants as well as to work independently, be persistent, and juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities</li><li>Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem solving.</li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English and either Spanish, Portuguese, or French is required. Fluency in additional languages is an asset.</li></ul> Other:                   Must be available to travel for short-term assignments. Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing GHG emissions required. Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent <a href="https://winrock.org/work-with-us/careers/winrock-international-benefits/">benefits package</a>.Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.  At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

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Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification   

Position Title:                Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification   location:                         Remote (US Location preferred)BUSINESS UNIT:                Environmental Resources Trust / ARTREPORTS TO:                      Managing Director, ART POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification, is a key position within the ART team responsible for coordinating the finalization and execution of ART’s Beyond Carbon Benefits (BCB) Certification alongside ART’s existing carbon credit Standard. This position will liaise with other teams within ART to complete the Certification’s development process, launch, and implementation, responding to stakeholder demand for certified co-benefits reporting across an array of environmental, economic, social and biodiversity benefits. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Lead the final steps of the development process for the BCB Certification in collaboration with the ART staff and ART Board to ensure BCB is applicable across jurisdictions, practical to use, rigorous in outcomes and aligned with international frameworks (e.g. biodiversity) and corporate ESG reporting.</li><li>Manage the implementation of the BCB Certification including<ul><li>developing reporting templates for jurisdictions and verifiers,</li><li>developing materials for and providing training to stakeholders, and</li><li>providing verifier oversight.</li></ul></li><li>Support the development of website and social media content for the BCB Certification as well as newsletters and blog posts, and compelling print collateral and press releases to ensure engagement with existing and new ART Participants for the Certification.</li><li>Present to internal and external audiences on the BCB Certification to raise awareness and support broad market acceptance and uptake.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND Education:          Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field. Experience:        The candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of climate, sustainability, and/or social standards / certifications, knowledge of climate and sustainability markets and policy, strong understanding of jurisdictional REDD+ and an extensive network with key stakeholders including governments, verifiers, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community organizations, and the carbon market industry in general. Knowledge of corporate ESG reporting frameworks desired.  Skills:                    <ul><li>Strong writing, editing and speaking / presentation skills; an eye for detail</li><li>The ability to articulate complex concepts and tailor messaging to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to oversee contractors / consultants as well as to work independently, be persistent, and juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities</li><li>Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem solving.</li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English and either Spanish, Portuguese, or French is required. Fluency in additional languages is an asset.</li></ul> Other:                   Must be available to travel for short-term assignments. Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing GHG emissions required. Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent <a href="https://winrock.org/work-with-us/careers/winrock-international-benefits/">benefits package</a>.Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.  At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

Senior Manager, Beyond Carbon Benefits Certification

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