Vacancy | Programmes and Operations Manager
Full time, Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Plan Vivo Foundation is currently seeking to recruit a Programmes and Operations Manager for a March 2012 start.
Job Description
The Plan Vivo Foundation is seeking to recruit a programmes and operations manager to support a range of functions relating to the growing portfolio of Plan Vivo projects, and to play a key role in the development of the Plan Vivo System and Standard.
The ideal candidate will be a good all-rounder, with a diverse set of skills and qualities.
Specific responsibilities are to:
- Participate in the continued development of the Plan Vivo System and Standard, in consultation with Plan Vivo stakeholders, including the development of technical guidance and tools;
- Manage communications and provide guidance and support to operational projects and those under development;
- Coordinate the registration and process for new projects through review of documentation including Project Idea Note, Plan Vivo technical specifications and project design documents, and coordinating third-party audits as required by the Plan Vivo Standard;
- Participate in the ongoing oversight and support of projects including annual reviews, Certificate Issuance and ongoing project verification.
Qualifications, Skills and Expertise
Necessary
- Fluency in English
- Degree in environmental or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly report writing
- Numerate and comfortable interpreting and evaluating quantitative and technical data (e.g. application of technical methodologies).
- Basic knowledge of the voluntary and compliance carbon markets and climate change policy and international frameworks
- A minimum of two years’ relevant professional experience (preferable in the fields of forestry, environment, energy, international or rural development or commodities).
Desirable
- Language skills over and above English, particularly Spanish or French
- Experience and expertise in designing, operating, auditing against or using environmental or social standards and governance
- Experience working in developing countries and/or with developing country organisations, particularly community-based organisations
- Experience designing, working with or researching payments for ecosystem services projects and programmes
- Masters degree in an environmental or related field
Remuneration
£22-26k, depending on experience
Application process
To apply for the position, please send a full CV and cover letter to Elaine Muir at the Plan Vivo Foundation before the 10th February: elaine@planvivofoundation.org
Download a pdf version of the job description here.
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