World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer for its Markets Department to lead WWF’s work on carbon and commodities (particularly agriculture and forestry) issues. The Senior Program Officer, Carbon and Commodities will serve as the lead on key technical and methodological issues related to carbon and commodities. Duties include: assessment of levels of credible carbon that can be bundled with commodities including development and peer review of commodity-specific methodologies for measuring credible carbon; identification and definition of additionality and permanence, especially as it relates to agricultural commodities. S/he will also oversee a joint project to develop and test a voluntary carbon program whereby credible carbon can be purchased from commodity producers/farmers. The incumbent will engage externally with a range of stakeholders on carbon/commodity issues, notably private sector partners. S/he will also serve as a technical expert and liaison with other WWF offices on carbon/commodity issues, including assisting other WWF offices in their engagement and company partnerships on these issues. In addition, the incumbent will identify key research topics and conduct or oversee research by individuals/institutions, and will create a network of academics and other experts on carbon/commodity issues.
A master’s degree in agriculture or a directly related field such as natural resource management is required; PhD level preferred. A minimum of 5 years experience working on GHG emissions reductions in agriculture is also required. The candidate must have experience in GHG emissions reduction projects (e.g. CDM or VCS) and knowledge of agriculture supply chain life cycle analysis. In addition to this technical expertise, s/he must be fluent in English, have excellent analytical, project management and diplomacy skills, a proven history of effective collaboration with partner organizations, and experience working with the private sector.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume.
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