Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
BCP is recruiting for a Carbon Accountantto support BCP in a new phase of project development, conservation technology developments, and impact monitoring.
The primary responsibility of the Carbon accountant is to achieve VCS and CCB verifications, conduct pre-viability studies, oversee impact monitoring, oversee geospatial technology, data management, and IT, and keep BCP at the forefront of REDD+ methodological developments in Zambia and beyond. The position oversees teams dealing with remote sensing and GIS, forest monitoring, and impact monitoring.
The position requires advanced remote sensing and GIS skills, as well as skills in data management, conducting fieldwork in rural Africa, advanced spreadsheet skills, excellent English writing skills, and knowledge of REDD+ project methodologies. The position is based in Lusaka, Zambia, but part-time could be held remotely. The main tasks will be managing verification processes, managing consultants and field teams, and managing BCP’s database development, and data systems.
This role has the exciting opportunity to lead BCP’s digital technology strategy. The position will require some travel to rural areas, mainly in Africa. The candidate is expected to be a solid team player, with a growth and coaching mindset.

About BCP:
We Hire Motivated Individuals and Reward Innovation and Hard Work.
Voted in the top 5 % of B corps in 2022, earning us the title of ‘Best for Workers’, we are a team that you’ve got to be a part of! BCP is a leading African REDD+ Developer and conservation organization that seeks to sustainably finance wildlife and habitat conservation through the forest carbon markets. BCP’s mission is “making conservation of wildlife habitat valuable to people”. We work with Community and Government partners to help improve the conservation management of over 1 million hectares of globally significant wildlife habitats in Zambia, benefiting over 225,000 people. And we need you to help tell our story!

Responsibilities:
• Pre-viability analyses of potential new REDD+ project areas.
• Support successful VCS and CCB verifications, including PD writing. Flawless English writing technical skills are needed.
• RS/GIS: Advanced geospatial skills, ability to apply these skills to REDD+ methodologies, advanced spreadsheet management, and data management skills.
• Manage the plot sampling process to produce carbon inventory estimates.
• Train in carbon standards and ensure project design follows standards and laws.
• Experience with VCS and CCB verification process.
• Provide technical inputs to policy programs to help build the REDD+ framework in Africa.
• Supervise the Forest Monitoring Coordinator in reviewing and updating Forest Inventory protocols in line with updates to VCS/CCB standards and methodologies.
• Perform historic deforestation analysis using open-source OPTICAL, RADAR, and multispectral imagery data in Google Earth Engine.
• Perform desk-based pre-viability studies for BCP or other clients’ potential new project areas.

Alliance Builders Wanted:
• A Masters in a related field with a Ph.D. will be added advantage and 2 years of professional experience.
Skills:
• World-class carbon standards skills with substantial verification knowledge
• Forest inventory and biometric analysis experience are a plus.
• Biomass/carbon modeling and accounting experience.
• Model builder experience
• Advanced scientific report writing.
• Computer skills: Use of FOSS remote sensing and GIS software, such as Java Script for Google Earth Engine, R, Gdal, QGIS, GRASS, data collection tools such as Open Data Kit and CyberTracker, and GPS applications such as Back Country Navigator.
• Knowledge of GHG mitigation Standards preferred: VCS REDD+ methodologies, the VCS/CCB standards and guidelines in general as well as other applicable UNFCCC guidelines such as the IPCC guidelines as well as relevant components of the CCB Standard.
Chosen candidates will be required to show a portfolio of past work, and will need to take part in both an oral and written test as part of the interview stage.
As an equal opportunity employer, a competitive salary will be offered, plus training, plus the potential for performance bonuses, plus travel opportunities for work, plus health benefits, plus a great work culture, plus career growth, and working with a diverse and committed team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates interested in joining an innovative and high-performance team, and working towards doing amazing things in conservation technology and livelihoods, please send a CV, a cover letter, 3 reference contacts, and anything else that makes your application stand out by email to jobs@biocarbonpartners.com  with Carbon Accountant in the subject line. Please also send anything else that will help your application stand out.



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