Carbon Markets Specialist (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

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Abuja FCT

Posted 2 years ago

Sustainable Energy for All is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Carbon Markets Specialist (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification)

Location: Abuja
Department: Internal Programmes
Team: Finance and Operations
Line Manager: Programme Manager, Carbon Markets
Grade Level: Specialist 2, overall level 5
Contract Type: Limited-Term Full-Time
Date Required: As soon as possible
Duration: One year with possibility to extend

About Sustainable Energy for All: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organisation working with leaders in government, the private sector and civil society to drive further, faster action toward achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which calls for universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, and the Paris Agreement, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit climate warming to well below 2° Celsius.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Economics, International Development or any other related field
Have a minimum of six (6) years’ hands-on experience in carbon markets, sustainable energy, or other related fields
At least five years of experience in the design and implementation of MRV systems and protocols, preferably in the field of climate change or environmental management.
Strong knowledge of international MRV frameworks, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and market-based mechanisms for climate change mitigation.
Experience in / knowledge of voluntary carbon markets, especially if in Africa.
Experience in emerging markets and developing countries, with demonstrated expertise working with development, political and social issues across Africa.
Understanding of various assessment methodologies is a plus, along with a thorough technical understanding of mitigation strategies.
High level understanding of current status of MRV capacity on the continent and of barriers to scale.
Experience in organizing awareness raising campaigns and mobilizing relevant actors.
Strong quantitative and analytical writing skills; advanced proficiency in MS Excel and significant experience in producing concise, executive level reports and presentations, training modules and materials.
Excellent interpersonal, social and networking skills, ability to engage with governments and the private sector. Prior experience working with governments and other broad partnerships highly desirable.
Experience with knowledge management, learning and innovations in access to energy. Ability to raise awareness, coach and provide training to technical and non-technical project and partner staff.
Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and driver for change. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Strong communications and negotiation skills in speaking, writing, as well as presenting materials in variety of media.
Expert command of the English language. Fluency in French and Portugese will be an added advantage