Senior Executive, Climate Change at Koko Networks

What You Will Do

• Perform feasibility assessments for projects based on climate change mitigation technologies in different countries.
• Scan technical guidelines published by different inter-governmental, private and non-profit organizations that may impact the ongoing or upcoming KOKO climate projects.
• Develop design documents for new projects and drive the registration process under suitable carbon offset standard(s) independently.
• Collect monitoring data and conduct statistical surveys in accordance with the monitoring systems documented in the registered design documents of the KOKO Climate projects.
• Prepare monitoring reports and supplementary documents and organize monitoring records in accordance with the requirements of the applicable carbon standards.
• Coordinate with VVBs and the review team/board of the applicable standards to timely complete the project registration and issuance cycles of the projects
• Ensure that the monitoring systems implemented on ground meet the requirements stipulated in the design documents of the projects and recommend appropriate actions in case of any deviations observed.
• Oversee development of the KOKO policy on sustainability, carbon reduction and climate change through the review and updating of the Climate Change Action Plan.
• To plan and manage continual engagements with stakeholders on all aspects of sustainability, carbon reduction and climate change adaptation in compliance with the applicable requirements of the carbon standards.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of reports to both the officer and member-led Climate Change Working Groups.
• Collaborate with others to generate and develop project ideas and support their successful delivery.

What You Will Bring to KOKO

• University degree and/or Masters in a relevant field.
• 2-5 yrs experience working on climate change or related environmental issues either in an NGO or the public or private sector.
• Substantial skills and field experience of project and programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation of carbon offset projects.
• Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills.
• An understanding of climate change and conservation challenges for developing countries.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, and as part of a wider network, is essential.
• The commitment and drive to achieve challenging goals; a problem-solving attitude is essential.
• A self starter with the ability to work where necessary to short deadlines.