Program Officer, Agriculture Innovation

Verra is a global non-profit organization focused on tackling environmental and social challenges through standards, tools, and programs that assess impacts and enable funding for sustainable projects. They support climate action and sustainable development across various sectors.

Location: Remote - Worldwide (with significant overlap with U.S. business hours)

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders in adopting and using the Agricultural Land Management (ALM) and Livestock Systems (LS) methodologies under the VCS Program.
• Develop and support project proponents’ application of ALM and LS activities.
• Support development and revision of methodologies and ensure alignment with VCS Program updates and other Verra programs.
• Respond to stakeholder questions and support development of informational resources such as FAQs and webinars.
• Present webinars and provide technical guidance on methodology use.
• Support Verra’s Regional Engagement team with country/region-specific training and support.
• Address public comments and reviewer feedback on VCS methodologies under Sectoral Scope 15: Agriculture.
• Provide technical input for the development of new ALM and LS methodologies and tools.
• Support digitization and DMRV efforts related to ALM and LS projects.
• Join a diverse team of experts working to scale up improved ALM projects.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in GHG accounting in agriculture and livestock production systems.
• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal or environmental sciences, or similar; MS preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil carbon, GHG measurement, monitoring, modeling, remote sensing, and geostatistics in agricultural and livestock systems.
• Hands-on experience with carbon markets, including familiarity with mechanisms, methodologies, and market-based instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse international stakeholders with cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborative problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental care.
• Retirement plan contributions with employee and employer contributions.
• Paid leave including 22-30 days of vacation, sick leave, holidays, and sabbatical after five years.

Additional Information

• The role is fully remote with a focus on global engagement, especially overlapping with U.S. business hours.
• Final compensation depends on role, level, and location, with specific salary ranges shared during the hiring process.
• Verra values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes a work environment free of discrimination.
• Physical demands include the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and vision requirements for computer work.
• Work environment requires reliable Wi-Fi and a distraction-free workspace.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume/CV.