ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS: &nbsp;
American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes.
American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY: &nbsp;
America&rsquo;s forests are a critical natural climate solution. Reforestation/afforestation offers the most immediate and ample carbon removal solution. There are many opportunities for this in the U.S., with as much as 148 million acres suitable for reforestation (ReforestationHub.org). Yet, deployment of quality reforestation at scale has been limited by high upfront costs that are out of sync with the timeline for carbon removal.&nbsp;
American Forests&rsquo; Reforest America Carbon Program (RACP) is designed to address the financing challenges associated with reforestation/afforestation and advance the highest quality climate-adapted projects. Over the past year, American Forests has worked with landowners, forest carbon experts, carbon registries, and businesses to design RACP to help meet the country&rsquo;s growing reforestation needs.&nbsp;
We are currently developing a unique portfolio of climate-adapted reforestation projects with public land management agencies, Tribal Nations, and underserved private landowners who do not have access to the necessary funding to reforest severely burned lands in the western United States and other lands suitable for reforestation in other geographies throughout North America.
American Forests recently received a USFS grant to support the participation of federal recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and&nbsp;underserved private landowners, in emerging markets for resilient reforestation, or reforestation that is resilient to future climate changes and disturbances as well as future market and economic conditions. We are working to deliver the following outcomes: &nbsp;
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<li>Provide federally recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation projects. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, to access new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices well suited to emerging markets for climate mitigation and resilience.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, about resilient reforestation and emerging markets for joint climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement high-integrity resilient reforestation projects yielding biodiversity, water, climate, and cultural benefits.</li>
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To advance this work, American Forests is looking for a Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program to direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives including, but not limited to, a nascent U.S. Forest Carbon Coalition effort.&nbsp;
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program will direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives. Additionally, they will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of a portfolio of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and innovative approaches. They will oversee the direction projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes; manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants. Specific responsibilities include:
Reforest America Carbon Project Development and Leadership (55%)
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<li>Lead the Program by directing the refinement and implementation of the go-to-market strategy, and finance and operations, development, program, policy, and communication teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with RACP partners, represent American Forests and RACP in the natural climate solutions community.</li>
<li>Manage budgets and timelines, secure and supervise contractors and staff, and ensure completion of program deliverables.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a service leader in the carbon finance arena, participating in working groups and engaging with federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, carbon registries, leading corporations, and carbon finance experts to inform and develop our strategies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve as American Forests&rsquo; expert on existing methodologies for financing afforestation/reforestation to inform our strategies and monitor the development of reforestation and carbon finance best practices to meet corporate net zero targets, biodiversity, social justice, and other outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Act as the main contact for major global clients supporting large-scale global Nature-based Solutions programs, afforestation/reforestation carbon projects.</li>
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Carbon Project Direction (30%)
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<li>Oversee the RACP team and support the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and novel approaches.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee outreach and work with Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (OR, WA, CA, MT, NM) and Hawaii.</li>
<li>Oversee the origination of new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc.</li>
<li>Direct projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes.</li>
<li>Manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee and run project financial analyses to inform project development and strategies.&nbsp;</li>
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Program Administration (15%)
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<li>Track and manage program finances&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and manage budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments</li>
<li>Lead recruitment efforts of staff and/or contractors to meet the finance and administration needs of RACP as the program develops.</li>
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QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;
Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in directing program development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects and while we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities:
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Conservation, Natural Resource Economics or Management, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of.</li>
<li>At least seven (7) years of experience with nature-based solutions in the carbon market, with significant project/program management experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and/or experience working in carbon markets, carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity, and experience in nature-based solutions projects are strongly desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience leading partnerships with public agencies, Tribal Nations, private landowners, and/or non-profits, and work with corporations on climate and environmental programs.</li>
<li>A proven ability to get things done and a proven track record of excellence in project management and execution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with a background in forest science and management, forest policy, and/or collaborative conservation. An ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and comfortable with public speaking</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside American Forests.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-orientation and passion for American Forests&rsquo; mission is essential.&nbsp;</li>
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LOCATION:&nbsp; This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30% of time) within the western United States to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. American Forests headquarters is in Washington, DC; occasional travel may be required to engage with colleagues. &nbsp;
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Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.&nbsp;
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The individual must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position will oversee up to three (3) Senior Managers of Carbon Projects.&nbsp;
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BENEFITS&nbsp; American Forests offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match; paid leave including 16 holidays, vacation, sick, parental leave, FMLA, bereavement and military leave; pet benefits and employee assistance programs.
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American Forests is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+
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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA&rsquo;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes.

Director, Reforest America Carbon Program

<div><div>One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, we are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts around the world. All by planting trees! The ideal start date for this position is as soon as possible. POSITION PURPOSE: A versatile corporate oriented position at a nonprofit that wants to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world. You will be working on an exciting new business unit, together with a global team, to help manage large scale forest carbon projects for key partners and investors. Reporting Relationships Reports to our Director of Nature Based Solutions ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:<ul><li>Collaborate with a diverse global team to manage, from a client perspective, certified nature-based solutions (NBS) projects.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of corporate partner relationships, mainly multinational corporations with large scale and long-term contracts.</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of One Tree Planted’s carbon project, to confidently share them with potential funders and align with corporate sustainability goals.</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism with donors and working to establish a positive rapport with every enquiry.</li><li>Be proactive and work as a team to satisfy the client’s needs, with a solution-oriented and result-driven mindset.</li><li>Prepare donor agreements; facilitate invoices and coordinate payments when required.</li><li>Cultivate strong relationships with recurring business partners, focusing on trust, transparency and good communication.</li><li>Work closely with the Carbon NBS team to align on opportunities and strategic priorities.</li><li>Provide ideas on how to continuously improve and grow the organization.</li><li>Create, maintain &amp; update registries on CRM databases as required. </li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in an environmental area or business administration, international relations, economics, and related fields.</li><li>Proven work experience in account management, customer relationship, and contact with environmental assets or forest carbon/NBS projects.</li><li>Good understanding of the sustainability/ESG space, with special interest for climate change/decarbonization.</li><li>Proven ability to handle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.</li><li>Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) and MS Office, including Excel. Practice with Canva would be a plus.</li><li>Fluent in English, both written and oral. Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is a strong plus.</li></ul> COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS: COMPENSATION: competitive salary will be based on skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed. Flexible work environment, global team<ul><li>PTO Plan with additional benefits</li><li>Health and Wellness plans</li><li>Professional development and possibility of yearly bonus</li><li>Travel opportunities, international and domestic</li></ul> SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Short cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization. 2. Your resume. One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Responsibilities, duties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.</div></div>

Join One Tree Planted's mission to restore the earth through global reforestation efforts and combat climate change.

Account Manager (Carbon Markets)

<h3>About Us: </h3>veritree is an award-winning climate tech start-up based in Vancouver. Launched in 2021, our technology measures and verifies the impact of global restoration efforts from the ground-up. We are a small team on a big mission to plant 1 billion verified trees by 2030 with our community of businesses, planting organisations, and consumers who believe in the transformative power of verified restoration projects to create real and meaningful impact for the planet, nature and people. <h3>Why veritree?</h3>To limit global warming to 1.5°C requires immediate, deep reductions across all sectors and holistic ecosystems restoration and conservation. It is estimated that a total investment in nature of up to <a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/world-needs-usd-81-trillion-investment-nature-2050-tackle-triple">US$8.1 trillion by 2050</a> is required if the world is to meet its climate change and nature targets. Mobilizing and accelerating private finance to restore and protect nature is now mission critical. Yet, climate finance is at an inflection point. While the voluntary carbon market remains the most viable vehicle to fund climate actions at scale, the current market is plagued by widespread, fundamental flaws. The market has been under scrutiny for self-regulation, lack of transparency, over-crediting and lack of ongoing monitoring. veritree is building the next generation digital platform to accelerate investment in nature-based carbon solutions. veritree’s digital measurement, reporting and verification (dMRV) technology enables the tracking of impacts throughout a project lifecycle to provide end-buyers with the confidence that their investment is making a real impact with positive outcomes. Our goal is to transform the way carbon emission reduction and removals as well as holistic impacts are measured, monitored, forecasted, and verified for nature-based carbon solutions. <h3>About The Role: </h3>veritree is now seeking a highly motivated builder to join our team as the Director, Carbon Strategy. This role will help establish and scale veritree’s presence within the nature-based carbon space. This candidate will report directly to the CEO and serve as a part of the leadership team, acting as the head of the newly formed Carbon division. This role will be responsible for driving the strategy and execution for veritree’s carbon work across a number of key pillars: (1) project origination work both domestically and internationally, (2) consulting on product, platform, and go-to-market strategy as the veritree technology evolves to support the changing needs of carbon project development, and (3) establishing a go-to-market strategy that leverages veritree’s rapidly growing customer base and helps provide them with an innovative nature-based carbon product. This role will be multifaceted and requires a builder that has a very deep understanding of domestic and international carbon markets and can understand signal vs. noise when developing veritree’s strategy. The chosen candidate will need to bring together different stakeholders (ie. external developers, financing organizations, consultants, etc.), work with a variety of technical experts and working groups, interface with clients, and ultimately lead the delivery of an industry leading carbon project. The Director, Carbon Strategy will be responsible for market strategy, building an attractive carbon product, building a motivated team, and ensuring that deadlines are set, milestones are achieved, and deliverables are managed in a dynamic and constantly evolving space - carbon. You will be expected to interface with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish your objectives and must be able to operate independently and effectively within ambiguity. The ideal candidate will be someone who has built carbon programs in the past, is an expert communicator, and gets energy from creating something new.This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, Canada and some travelling may be required. <h3>What will you be doing? </h3>Carbon Product Development &amp; Go-to-Market<ul><li>You will interface with existing customers to understand their corporate needs and to explore how veritree can continue to develop and offer a compelling product</li></ul><ul> <li>You will work with legal counsel to structure long-term deals and limit risk to all parties involved</li> <li>You will identify financing opportunities to create coalitions to fund large-scale projects</li> <li>You will support in marketing and business development efforts</li> <li>You will intimately understand the veritree technology and the market for dMRV solutions and consider how veritree can evolve our own product or integrate other solutions</li> <li>You will develop plans for how veritree’s technology can help us deliver a cost-effective carbon product more efficiently to our customers</li> <li>You will build relationships with existing project developers and explore partnership opportunities through coalition building and technology deployment</li> </ul>Project Origination<ul> <li>You will lead the strategy and development of veritree’s project origination work both domestically and internationally, working closely with developers, governments, technical experts, and landowners to bring world-class projects to fruition</li> <li>You will determine what standards projects should be managed to based on project type, implementation considerations, and market pricing opportunities</li> <li>You will work with government and landowners to develop emission benefits sharing strategies</li> <li>You will build a team to oversee and coordinate project implementation</li> <li>You will liaise and collaborate with all project stakeholders to drive the project objectives</li> <li>You will review project related documentations, including project idea notes, feasibility studies, design documents, monitoring reports, etc.</li> <li>You will actively understands climate change risks faced by long-term restoration projects (ie. fire and long-term permanence)</li> <li>You must be able to collaborate with project stakeholders to design projects that utilize best available science to ensure restoration is resilient to current and future climate change impacts.</li> <li>You must be comfortable conducting due diligence on potential investors and project partners (ie. KYC, project experience, organisational structure, human rights, political exposure, etc.)</li> <li>You will collaborate with project stakeholders to develop methodologies and tools for the measurement and reporting of a project’s financial performance, carbon sequestration modeling, and impact performance</li> </ul>Carbon Strategy<ul> <li>You will develop the organization’s overall carbon strategy</li> <li>You will establish, manage, and maintain relationships with carbon credit standards and certification bodies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations</li> <li>You will keep abreast with the latest rulings from carbon regulatory bodies (Clean Development Mechanism, Gold Standard, Verra, CORSIA, etc.) and apply this knowledge to our own project development process</li> <li>You will monitor evolving standards and registries outside of the main regulatory bodies and consider different ways of funding and scaling reforestation work</li> <li>You will consider how major developments within the carbon sector (ie. carbon pricing, regulatory development, project opportunities, market trends and competitor activities) may impact our go-to-market strategy</li> <li>You will actively participate in industry working groups in order to stay ahead of where the carbon markets are evolving</li> <li>You will work cross functionally with the Science and Innovation teams to ensure alignment with the latest standards and methodologies</li> <li>You will establish relationships with a variety of different market participants in order to craft a forward looking strategy for where veritree can best drive value (i.e. insurance groups, standards organizations, registries, developers, etc.)</li> </ul>RequirementsProfessional Requirements<ul> <li>Proven experience in the carbon, forestry, agriculture, or reforestation spaces.</li> <li>You possess deep and up-to-date knowledge of emissions reduction standards and specific methodologies through relevant agencies and accreditation bodies (Verra, Gold Standard, ACR, etc.) for nature-based carbon project types. </li> <li>You have a practical understanding of carbon-related legislation, regulations, compliance and voluntary markets dynamics, main players and market trends.</li> <li>You are familiar with carbon credit project development and management processes, including project feasibility assessment, monitoring, and verification.</li> <li>You possess knowledge of carbon monitoring technologies, such as remote sensing and machine learning applications</li> </ul>Personal Strengths<ul> <li>You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders/contractors. </li> <li>You have a continuous improvement mindset, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and trends</li> <li>You have the ability to translate ambiguous, evolving regulatory and market developments into actionable insights and strategies.</li> <li>You have strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention-to-detail.</li> <li>You enjoy working in a fast-paced, agile and lean environment and can work independently with minimal supervision. </li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Extended healthcare plan</li> <li>Generous paid days off</li> <li>Ability to work remotely</li> <li>Opportunities for training and development</li> <li>Employee discounts at tentree</li> </ul>A typical hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 CAD per year with the final salary offer based on your qualifications, job-related skills, and relevant experience. In addition, veritree's total rewards offering also includes comprehensive benefits,, a certified inspiring workplace, and exclusive perks to reward your exceptional performance and contributions. veritree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs

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Director, Carbon Strategy

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Munich, Amsterdam or London can work for this role for the right candidate and experience background
<a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/what-is-systemiq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Systemiq</a>, the systems change company and certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B Corp</a>, was founded to drive the achievement of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/sustainable-development-goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/paris-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Agreement on climate change</a>&nbsp;by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.
We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don&rsquo;t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you want to be part of the change?
Systemiq is looking for a Manager/Director with a track record of distinction in professional work. You have proven results in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of projects, shape the business and make maximum impact. You come with a background in consulting or industry. You are passionate about Systemiq's vision and approach to system change.
Who is leading this change in the Energy Platform?
Partner Eveline Speelman joined Systemiq following a successful career at McKinsey, where she founded and led Sustainability Insights, overseeing the development of models and tools in sustainability. She specialized in developing (country) decarbonization pathways, industrial decarbonization, and broader energy transition. Eveline supported companies and investors to capture opportunities and mitigate challenges related to the shift to a low-carbon energy system and the broader issues related to resource productivity. Eveline brings international experience in advisory, consultancy, and partnership building and co-authored numerous publications.
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We are looking for an experienced Strategy Project Manager/Engagement Manager with consulting, or industry experience to work in our Energy Systems Platform. You will help enable decarbonisation across the economy. We work both with the harder-to-abate sectors as well as other product/service sectors, by engaging with the full value chain to reach a critical scale of deployment of portfolio of solutions.
With advanced problem-solving, analytical and relationship skills, you will be experienced working on strategy type projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Ideally your background includes working at a leading management consultancy or in a strategy role in industry, public sector or civil society. You are keen to work in a small company where you can play a shaping role, help build out the team, and make an impact.
Our work includes
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<li>Through our work with the&nbsp;<a href="http://energy-transitions.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Energy Transition Commission</a>, we bring together global leaders from across the energy landscape to define pathways to zero-carbon energy systems, galvanise leadership in the business community, and inform policy development.</li>
<li>In our work with&nbsp;<a href="https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Mission Possible Partnership</a>, we work with the World Economic Forum, Rocky Mountain Institute and WeMeanBusiness on decarbonization of the 7 hardest-to-abate sectors</li>
<li>We partner with ambitious industry leaders to help them scope and seize the benefits of the low-carbon transition (e.g. assessing risks and opportunities of the energy transition for a mining company), and help remove systems bottlenecks (i.e. on infrastructure role out)</li>
<li>We work with smaller business coalitions to create differentiated markets for low-carbon products and services &ndash; for example, the development of a low-methane natural gas market.</li>
<li>We join forces with smaller businesses and innovators who propose distinctive, low-carbon solutions to accelerate their growth, like nuclear fusion and hydrogen-based aviation.</li>
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About you
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<li>Are excited. About the opportunity to improve the global environmental impact through low carbon solutions</li>
<li>Have a plan. And know how to get buy-in and support from both clients and the project team</li>
<li>Decisions in numbers. You use data-driven techniques to solve problems which has a positive financial impact</li>
<li>Understand that change can be hard. You have a working knowledge of change management and the people side of behaviour change</li>
<li>Delight in the details and apply your detail-oriented project management skills to ensure the team projects are scoped correctly and the team has the knowledge and support they need to deliver the global projects, products, and services</li>
<li>Have thoughts on process. Your workload is meticulously organised and maintained, and you have a reputation for follow-through. You have exceptional time management and work prioritisation, and driving multiple responsibilities simultaneously with limited oversight does not faze you.</li>
<li>Are humble. No task is too small for anyone, and you are eager to learn. You&rsquo;re all about the team, not the individual.</li>
<li>Get it done. You have a methodical approach to your multiple project management works with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and superb quality</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re a people person. You have outstanding interpersonal skills and can quickly establish rapport, build trust, collaborate, and demonstrate credibility and authority. You have proven stakeholder management skills and remain calm under pressure.</li>
<li>Words matter. You have excellent communication skills, whether in-person, virtually, or by email, and you value listening and solving others&rsquo; challenges</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re solution-oriented. You can clearly explain issues, contribute to their resolution, and effectively influence and negotiate to achieve consensus and successful outcomes. You can anticipate needs, make reasoned decisions, and communicate them effectively.</li>
<li>Curious. Keeps professional knowledge, capabilities, and skills up to date and an open and continuous learning mindset</li>
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Specific experience required
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<li>Masters or equivalent degree &ndash; Sciences/Sustainability/Engineering energy related studies especially welcome</li>
<li>5 or more years advisory/consulting/industry project experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing, or agricultural clients</li>
<li>At least 2 years of project management experience</li>
<li>Systems thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills &amp; collaborative team player with relationship management skills</li>
<li>Intercultural competencies that bring multiple perspectives to confront society wide challenges</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and make them into reality (including business development)</li>
<li>Comfortable with a level of (international) travel. This will vary depending on project but could be up to 20-30%. (however, we don't normally co-locate with clients and typically these are short term trips)</li>
<li>Evidenced passion for the sustainability/ environment/ social enterprise space</li>
<li>Natural alignment with SYSTEMIQ values; Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care</li>
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Applications from current residents ( or nearby) in the following cities will be considered:
Amsterdam/London/Munich
Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:
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<li>Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.</li>
<li>Providing a supportive environment. We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.</li>
<li>Enabling a long-term, sustainable approach to work and life more generally. We want to support our people at all stages of their lives &ndash; as parents or caregivers, through changing life circumstances &ndash; and to accommodate personal priorities where they matter most.</li>
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Driving system change in clean energy, circular materials, and sustainable land use, SYSTEMIQ unlocks economic opportunities for business, society,

Strategy Manager/Engagement Manager-Energy Platform

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<a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/what-is-systemiq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Systemiq</a>, the systems change company and certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B Corp</a>, was founded to drive the achievement of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/sustainable-development-goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/paris-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Agreement on climate change</a>&nbsp;by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.
We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don&rsquo;t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you want to be part of the change?
Systemiq is looking for a Director with a track record of distinction in professional work. You have proven results in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of projects, shape the business and make maximum impact. You come with a background in consulting or industry. You are passionate about Systemiq's vision and approach to system change.
Who is leading this change in the Energy Platform?
Partner Eveline Speelman joined Systemiq following a successful career at McKinsey, where she founded and led Sustainability Insights, overseeing the development of models and tools in sustainability. She specialized in developing (country) decarbonization pathways, industrial decarbonization, and broader energy transition. Eveline supported companies and investors to capture opportunities and mitigate challenges related to the shift to a low-carbon energy system and the broader issues related to resource productivity. Eveline brings international experience in advisory, consultancy, and partnership building and co-authored numerous publications.
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We are looking for an experienced Strategy Project Manager/Engagement Manager with consulting, or industry experience to work in our Energy Systems Platform. You will help enable decarbonisation across the economy. We work both with the harder-to-abate sectors as well as other product/service sectors, by engaging with the full value chain to reach a critical scale of deployment of portfolio of solutions.
With advanced problem-solving, analytical and relationship skills, you will be experienced working on strategy type projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Ideally your background includes working at a leading management consultancy or in a strategy role in industry, public sector or civil society. You are keen to work in a small company where you can play a shaping role, help build out the team, and make an impact.
Our work includes
<ul>
<li>Through our work with the&nbsp;<a href="http://energy-transitions.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Energy Transition Commission</a>, we bring together global leaders from across the energy landscape to define pathways to zero-carbon energy systems, galvanise leadership in the business community, and inform policy development.</li>
<li>In our work with&nbsp;<a href="https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Mission Possible Partnership</a>, we work with the World Economic Forum, Rocky Mountain Institute and WeMeanBusiness on decarbonization of the 7 hardest-to-abate sectors</li>
<li>We partner with ambitious industry leaders to help them scope and seize the benefits of the low-carbon transition (e.g. assessing risks and opportunities of the energy transition for a mining company), and help remove systems bottlenecks (i.e. on infrastructure role out)</li>
<li>We work with smaller business coalitions to create differentiated markets for low-carbon products and services &ndash; for example, the development of a low-methane natural gas market.</li>
<li>We join forces with smaller businesses and innovators who propose distinctive, low-carbon solutions to accelerate their growth, like nuclear fusion and hydrogen-based aviation.</li>
</ul>
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About you
<ul>
<li>Are excited. About the opportunity to improve the global environmental impact through low carbon solutions</li>
<li>Have a plan. And know how to get buy-in and support from both clients and the project team</li>
<li>Decisions in numbers. You use data-driven techniques to solve problems which has a positive financial impact</li>
<li>Understand that change can be hard. You have a working knowledge of change management and the people side of behaviour change</li>
<li>Delight in the details and apply your detail-oriented project management skills to ensure the team projects are scoped correctly and the team has the knowledge and support they need to deliver the global projects, products, and services</li>
<li>Have thoughts on process. Your workload is meticulously organised and maintained, and you have a reputation for follow-through. You have exceptional time management and work prioritisation, and driving multiple responsibilities simultaneously with limited oversight does not faze you.</li>
<li>Are humble. No task is too small for anyone, and you are eager to learn. You&rsquo;re all about the team, not the individual.</li>
<li>Get it done. You have a methodical approach to your multiple project management works with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and superb quality</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re a people person. You have outstanding interpersonal skills and can quickly establish rapport, build trust, collaborate, and demonstrate credibility and authority. You have proven stakeholder management skills and remain calm under pressure.</li>
<li>Words matter. You have excellent communication skills, whether in-person, virtually, or by email, and you value listening and solving others&rsquo; challenges</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re solution-oriented. You can clearly explain issues, contribute to their resolution, and effectively influence and negotiate to achieve consensus and successful outcomes. You can anticipate needs, make reasoned decisions, and communicate them effectively.</li>
<li>Curious. Keeps professional knowledge, capabilities, and skills up to date and an open and continuous learning mindset</li>
</ul>
Specific experience required
<ul>
<li>Masters or equivalent degree &ndash; Sciences/Sustainability/Engineering energy related studies especially welcome</li>
<li>5 or more years advisory/consulting/industry project experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing, or agricultural clients</li>
<li>At least 2 years of project management experience</li>
<li>Systems thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills &amp; collaborative team player with relationship management skills</li>
<li>Intercultural competencies that bring multiple perspectives to confront society wide challenges</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and make them into reality (including business development)</li>
<li>Comfortable with a level of (international) travel. This will vary depending on project but could be up to 20-30%. (however, we don't normally co-locate with clients and typically these are short term trips)</li>
<li>Evidenced passion for the sustainability/ environment/ social enterprise space</li>
<li>Natural alignment with SYSTEMIQ values; Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care</li>
</ul>
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Applications from current residents ( or nearby) in the following cities will be considered:
Amsterdam/London/Munich
Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:
<ul>
<li>Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.</li>
<li>Providing a supportive environment. We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.</li>
<li>Enabling a long-term, sustainable approach to work and life more generally. We want to support our people at all stages of their lives &ndash; as parents or caregivers, through changing life circumstances &ndash; and to accommodate personal priorities where they matter most.</li>
</ul>
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Munich, Amsterdam or London can work for this role for the right candidate and experience background
<a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/what-is-systemiq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Systemiq</a>, the systems change company and certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B Corp</a>, was founded to drive the achievement of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/sustainable-development-goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/paris-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Agreement on climate change</a>&nbsp;by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.
We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don&rsquo;t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you want to be part of the change?
Systemiq is looking for a Manager/Director with a track record of distinction in professional work. You have proven results in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of projects, shape the business and make maximum impact. You come with a background in consulting or industry. You are passionate about Systemiq's vision and approach to system change.
Who is leading this change in the Energy Platform?
Partner Eveline Speelman joined Systemiq following a successful career at McKinsey, where she founded and led Sustainability Insights, overseeing the development of models and tools in sustainability. She specialized in developing (country) decarbonization pathways, industrial decarbonization, and broader energy transition. Eveline supported companies and investors to capture opportunities and mitigate challenges related to the shift to a low-carbon energy system and the broader issues related to resource productivity. Eveline brings international experience in advisory, consultancy, and partnership building and co-authored numerous publications.
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We are looking for an experienced Strategy Project Manager/Engagement Manager with consulting, or industry experience to work in our Energy Systems Platform. You will help enable decarbonisation across the economy. We work both with the harder-to-abate sectors as well as other product/service sectors, by engaging with the full value chain to reach a critical scale of deployment of portfolio of solutions.
With advanced problem-solving, analytical and relationship skills, you will be experienced working on strategy type projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Ideally your background includes working at a leading management consultancy or in a strategy role in industry, public sector or civil society. You are keen to work in a small company where you can play a shaping role, help build out the team, and make an impact.
Our work includes
<ul>
<li>Through our work with the&nbsp;<a href="http://energy-transitions.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Energy Transition Commission</a>, we bring together global leaders from across the energy landscape to define pathways to zero-carbon energy systems, galvanise leadership in the business community, and inform policy development.</li>
<li>In our work with&nbsp;<a href="https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Mission Possible Partnership</a>, we work with the World Economic Forum, Rocky Mountain Institute and WeMeanBusiness on decarbonization of the 7 hardest-to-abate sectors</li>
<li>We partner with ambitious industry leaders to help them scope and seize the benefits of the low-carbon transition (e.g. assessing risks and opportunities of the energy transition for a mining company), and help remove systems bottlenecks (i.e. on infrastructure role out)</li>
<li>We work with smaller business coalitions to create differentiated markets for low-carbon products and services &ndash; for example, the development of a low-methane natural gas market.</li>
<li>We join forces with smaller businesses and innovators who propose distinctive, low-carbon solutions to accelerate their growth, like nuclear fusion and hydrogen-based aviation.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3 class="body__headings">Requirements</h3>
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About you
<ul>
<li>Are excited. About the opportunity to improve the global environmental impact through low carbon solutions</li>
<li>Have a plan. And know how to get buy-in and support from both clients and the project team</li>
<li>Decisions in numbers. You use data-driven techniques to solve problems which has a positive financial impact</li>
<li>Understand that change can be hard. You have a working knowledge of change management and the people side of behaviour change</li>
<li>Delight in the details and apply your detail-oriented project management skills to ensure the team projects are scoped correctly and the team has the knowledge and support they need to deliver the global projects, products, and services</li>
<li>Have thoughts on process. Your workload is meticulously organised and maintained, and you have a reputation for follow-through. You have exceptional time management and work prioritisation, and driving multiple responsibilities simultaneously with limited oversight does not faze you.</li>
<li>Are humble. No task is too small for anyone, and you are eager to learn. You&rsquo;re all about the team, not the individual.</li>
<li>Get it done. You have a methodical approach to your multiple project management works with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and superb quality</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re a people person. You have outstanding interpersonal skills and can quickly establish rapport, build trust, collaborate, and demonstrate credibility and authority. You have proven stakeholder management skills and remain calm under pressure.</li>
<li>Words matter. You have excellent communication skills, whether in-person, virtually, or by email, and you value listening and solving others&rsquo; challenges</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re solution-oriented. You can clearly explain issues, contribute to their resolution, and effectively influence and negotiate to achieve consensus and successful outcomes. You can anticipate needs, make reasoned decisions, and communicate them effectively.</li>
<li>Curious. Keeps professional knowledge, capabilities, and skills up to date and an open and continuous learning mindset</li>
</ul>
Specific experience required
<ul>
<li>Masters or equivalent degree &ndash; Sciences/Sustainability/Engineering energy related studies especially welcome</li>
<li>5 or more years advisory/consulting/industry project experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing, or agricultural clients</li>
<li>At least 2 years of project management experience</li>
<li>Systems thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills &amp; collaborative team player with relationship management skills</li>
<li>Intercultural competencies that bring multiple perspectives to confront society wide challenges</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and make them into reality (including business development)</li>
<li>Comfortable with a level of (international) travel. This will vary depending on project but could be up to 20-30%. (however, we don't normally co-locate with clients and typically these are short term trips)</li>
<li>Evidenced passion for the sustainability/ environment/ social enterprise space</li>
<li>Natural alignment with SYSTEMIQ values; Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care</li>
</ul>
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Applications from current residents ( or nearby) in the following cities will be considered:
Amsterdam, Munich or London
Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:
<ul>
<li>Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.</li>
<li>Providing a supportive environment. We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.</li>
<li>Enabling a long-term, sustainable approach to work and life more generally. We want to support our people at all stages of their lives &ndash; as parents or caregivers, through changing life circumstances &ndash; and to accommodate personal priorities where they matter most.</li>
</ul>
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SYSTEMIQ was set up in 2016 to drive the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by transforming markets and business models in three key economic systems: land use, materials and energy. By addressing failures in these systems, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment.
We do this through five activities:
<ol>
<li>Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity;</li>
<li>Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems;</li>
<li>Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems</li>
<li>Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change;</li>
<li>Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, enabling them to scale and multiply.</li>
</ol>
SYSTEMIQ is an equal opportunities employer. SYSTEMIQ&rsquo;s recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria.
In order to deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders.
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World-class analytics is not sufficient to drive true system-level change, but it is a necessary ingredient. As we scale, SYSTEMIQ builds out a robust and distinctive analytical capability and offering.
SYSTEMIQ has already had big successes in the area of analytics, as shown in our work in the <a href="https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mission Possible Partnership</a>, <a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/breakingtheplasticwave/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breaking the Plastic Wave</a>, <a href="https://plasticiq.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plastic IQ</a>, <a href="https://handelensmiljofond.no/en/systemiq?state=(%27s!%270*1-1-1-3*2-2*4*0-4*0-2-1%27~c!true~sc!%27custom%27~sC!%27plasticWaste%27~sD!%27all%27)*-0-%01*_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PlastSimulator</a>, among several others. We are now looking to scale and further professionalise these analytical capabilities into one central Analytics Hub.
The SYSTEMIQ Analytics Hub has four objectives:
<ol>
<li>To be a driving force and catalyst of SYSTEMIQ&rsquo;s mission through powerful analytics and tools.</li>
<li>To make a significant contribution to SYSTEMIQ&rsquo;s impact and economic success, while working collaboratively and supporting the objectives of other SYSTEMIQ platforms (energy, materials, nature) and impact vehicles. It is a revenue-centre, not a cost-centre.</li>
<li>To create consistency and excellence in our analytical work by being the professional authority of anything analytics within SYSTEMIQ, also enhancing our ability to attract talent &ndash; like you, in this space.</li>
<li>To strengthen and amplify our existing IP efforts by carrying over learnings, insights and data from project to project.</li>
</ol>
We are looking for another Director to join our Analytics Hub, preferably via one of our European hubs to help oversee SYSTEMIQ&rsquo;s analytical work-programme. Primarily this will be about developing system models (most notably around country and decarbonization and energy transition modelling). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing analyses which answer some of the most complex and challenging questions on the road to a net-zero or net-positive economy, and for using these insights to help build consensus on critical actions for the next decade. The work includes all facets of the analytics process; techniques, organization, internal education and hiring.
This is an exciting opportunity to define the analytics platform at a growing and ambitious consultancy. The candidate will be one of SYSTEMIQ&rsquo;s go-to expert on everything analytics, leading a central team of 5-10 specialists, working closely with all platforms.
The successful candidate will have an appetite to grip the big picture and the systems-implications of our work on decarbonization, material flows, nature and planetary boundaries, while also understanding the details underpinning analytical work and advanced modelling skills required. The candidate will be proactive and able to deliver autonomously, taking ownership for the set up of the team and its strategy, whilst progressively building out and linking up models and modules.
This role will initially report to two of our partners (Eveline Speelman, co-lead Energy Platform and Amsterdam Office Manager and Yoni Shiran, partner Materials Platform based out of London).
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General
<ul>
<li>Energy Transition and/or Decarbonisation modelling is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills &ndash;confident leading high-quality quantitative and qualitative analytics on a range of different topics</li>
<li>Proactive and self-starter, appetite for working autonomously in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Proven track-record leading and managing an analytical / project team: Structuring and prioritising a complex, multiple-faceted work programme, including for other team members</li>
<li>Confident working with assertive, analytical, diverse group of colleagues, and ability to work as part of the international team.</li>
<li>Alignment with SYSTEMIQ values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change and care), and be able to demonstrate how they have lived these values in a professional setting</li>
</ul>
Technical
<ul>
<li>Skilled modeller, with strong computer skills in information technology and programming (DBMS, python, php, Javascript, and excel) and surrounding data ecosystem</li>
<li>Working experience with different types of modelling techniques, and an in depth understanding of good data and modelling practices. Experience in creating and developing modelling solutions that can help to answer complex questions will be particularly valuable.</li>
<li>Understanding of geospatial data analysis (GIS) and data visualization toolkits such as Tableau</li>
<li>Knowledge of and experience with designing relatively complex, interdependent IT-systems and data management systems</li>
<li>Experience working with version control and open source software</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in English (both conversation and writing).</li>
<li>University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in programming, data analytics, data science or related technical fields.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in analytics, modelling, data science or data engineering, plus work in a leadership/oversight role as part of this experience.</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with climate change mitigation, greenhouse gas emission accounting, and circular economy principles.</li>
<li>Experience creating, working with and developing climate and energy system models, including optimisation models and power system dispatch models.</li>
<li>Experience in fundraising, proposal and bid writing</li>
<li>Experience in advisory / strategy consultancy</li>
<li>Knowledge in QGIS, ArcGIS (desktop and server), Spatial Analysis and Image Processing Software (e.g. QGIS Semi-automatic Classification Plugin (SCP), The Sentinel Toolbox, Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS), ENVI, etc.) as well as data management</li>
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We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the community.
Please send your application via our website. Any questions on the application process please feel free to email Barry Edwards at&nbsp;Barry.Edwards@systemiq.earth.
You must have the Right to Work in the location for the position you are applying for &ndash; SYSTEMIQ usually cannot provide sponsorship.
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Analytics Director

ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS: &nbsp; American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes.
American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY: &nbsp; America&rsquo;s forests are a critical natural climate solution. Reforestation/afforestation offers the most immediate and ample carbon removal solution. There are many opportunities for this in the U.S., with as much as 148 million acres suitable for reforestation (ReforestationHub.org). Yet, deployment of quality reforestation at scale has been limited by high upfront costs that are out of sync with the timeline for carbon removal.&nbsp;
American Forests&rsquo; Reforest America Carbon Program (RACP) is designed to address the financing challenges associated with reforestation/afforestation and advance the highest quality climate-adapted projects. Over the past year, American Forests has worked with landowners, forest carbon experts, carbon registries, and businesses to design RACP to help meet the country&rsquo;s growing reforestation needs.&nbsp;
We are currently developing a unique portfolio of climate-adapted reforestation projects with public land management agencies, Tribal Nations, and underserved private landowners who do not have access to the necessary funding to reforest severely burned lands in the western United States and other lands suitable for reforestation in other geographies throughout North America.
American Forests recently received a USFS grant to support the participation of federal recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, in emerging markets for resilient reforestation, or reforestation that is resilient to future climate changes and disturbances as well as future market and economic conditions. We are working to deliver the following outcomes: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Provide federally recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, to access new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices well suited to emerging markets for climate mitigation and resilience.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, about resilient reforestation and emerging markets for joint climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement high-integrity resilient reforestation projects yielding biodiversity, water, climate, and cultural benefits.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Manager of Carbon Projects will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and new approaches. They will direct projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners; manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Carbon Project Development (85%)
<ul>
<li>Conduct outreach and work with Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (OR, WA, CA, MT, NM) and Hawaii</li>
<li>Originate new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including Tribal Nations, underserved private landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc.</li>
<li>Conduct initial project due diligence including site evaluations and project assessments</li>
<li>Educate landowners on reforestation program requirements and carbon markets</li>
<li>Work with American Forest staff to complete carbon project feasibility assessments modeling forest growth and suitability for carbon project methodologies or commodity-embedded carbon benefit sale</li>
<li>Develop tree planting design, project budgeting, placing seedling orders, selecting and supervising contractors, overseeing planting, ongoing maintenance, and forest inventory</li>
<li>Oversee execution of all stages of project development: Pre-feasibility studies, PDD, validation and verification, management and monitoring&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and familiarity with carbon certification schemes, specifically Verra&rsquo;s new VM 0047&nbsp;Methodology for Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) Projects and&nbsp;Verra&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://verra.org/programs/sd-verified-impact-standard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) Program</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Other related work as needed</li>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%) The Sr. Manager of Carbon Projects will be responsible for tracking and managing the development of a portfolio of carbon projects, develop and manage several projects simultaneously, develop associated work plans, track progress to program goals and manage time and resources appropriately. &nbsp;Participate in American Forests and Resilient Forest program actions and meetings as appropriate. &nbsp;Help develop and manage budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments.
QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp; Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in directing program development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects and while we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities: &nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in&nbsp;Business Administration, Non-profit Management, Conservation, Indigenous studies, Natural Resource Economics or Management, Forestry or natural resource management, Environmental Science, or a related field desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of.&nbsp;</li>
<li>At least five (5) years of experience with nature-based solutions in the carbon market, with significant project/program management experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and/or experience working in carbon markets, carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity, and experience in nature-based solutions projects are strongly desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nature based carbon project-development experience including landowner outreach, initial feasibility assessment and due diligence, forest growth and carbon modelling, forest carbon inventory, financial modeling, in-depth knowledge of market protocols, contracting and managing forestry consultants, and working with carbon project developers and registries</li>
<li>Experience leading partnerships with public agencies, Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, and/or non-profits, as well as experience working with corporations on climate and environmental programs</li>
<li>A proven ability to get things done and a proven track record of excellence in project management and execution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with a background in forest science and management, forest policy, and/or collaborative conservation. An ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.</li>
<li>Creative thinker and desire to achieve measurable, on-the-ground results, and ability to grasp and summarize complex concepts quickly&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including in public speaking environments.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to influence and engage a wide range of partners and build long-term relationships. Strong organizational skills.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside American Forests.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-orientation and passion for American Forests&rsquo; mission is essential.</li>
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LOCATION:&nbsp; This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30% of time) within the western United States to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. American Forests headquarters is in Washington, DC; occasional travel may be required to engage with colleagues. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.&nbsp;
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The individual must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position does not have any supervisory requirements.&nbsp;
BENEFITS&nbsp; American Forests offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match; paid leave including 16 holidays, vacation, sick, parental leave, FMLA, bereavement and military leave; pet benefits and employee assistance programs.
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American Forests is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.&nbsp;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+
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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA&rsquo;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

Senior Manager, Carbon Projects

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<a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/what-is-systemiq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Systemiq</a>, the&nbsp;systems change company&nbsp;and certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B Corp</a>, was founded to drive the achievement of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/sustainable-development-goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/paris-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Agreement on climate change</a>&nbsp;by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.
We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don&rsquo;t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
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<h3 class="body__headings">Position</h3>
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Do you want to be part of the change?
We are looking for Strategy Associates with consulting, or industry experience to work specifically in our Clean Energy Systems Platform. You will help enable the decarbonisation of energy-consuming sectors. We start with harder-to-abate sectors and progressively expanding to other product/service sectors, by engaging with the full value chain to reach a critical scale of deployment of portfolio of solutions
With advanced problem-solving, analytical and relationship skills, you will be experienced working on strategy type projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Ideally your background includes working at a leading management consultancy or in a strategy role in industry, public sector or civil society. You are keen to work in a small company where you can play a shaping role and make an impact.
Opportunities to work in a hybrid work set up are available via our London, Munich, or Amsterdam offices
Our work includes
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<li>We work with smaller business coalitions to create differentiated markets for low-carbon products and services &ndash; for example, the development of a low-methane natural gas market.</li>
<li>We partner with ambitious industry leaders to help them scope and seize the benefits of the low-carbon transition (e.g. assessing risks and opportunities of the energy transition for a mining company).</li>
<li>We join forces with innovators who propose distinctive, low-carbon solutions to accelerate their growth, like nuclear fusion and hydrogen-based aviation.</li>
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Who is leading this change?
Partner Eveline Speelman joined Systemiq following a successful career at McKinsey, where she founded and led Sustainability Insights, overseeing the development of models and tools in sustainability. She specialized in developing (country) decarbonization pathways, industrial decarbonization, and broader energy transition. Eveline supported companies and investors to capture opportunities and mitigate challenges related to the shift to a low-carbon energy system and the broader issues related to resource productivity. Eveline brings international experience in advisory, consultancy, and partnership building and co-authored numerous publications.
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<h3 class="body__headings">Requirements</h3>
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<li>Masters or equivalent degree &ndash; Sciences/Sustainability energy related studies especially welcome</li>
<li>Data Science backgrounds strongly advantageous</li>
<li>1-3 or more years advisory/consulting/industry project experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing, or agricultural clients</li>
<li>Direct experience in the EV/Mobility/Energy sector is welcome</li>
<li>Problem-solving, analytical skills &amp; collaborative team player with relationship management skills</li>
<li>Intercultural competencies that bring multiple perspectives to confront society wide challenges</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and make them into reality</li>
<li>Comfortable with a level of international travel. This will vary depending on project but could be up to 20%. (however, we don't normally co-locate with clients and typically these are short term trips)</li>
<li>Evidenced passion for the sustainability/ environment/ social enterprise space</li>
<li>Natural alignment with SYSTEMIQ values; Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care</li>
<li>Full fluency in German, listening, speaking and writing is strongly preferred</li>
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<h3 class="body__headings">Other information</h3>
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Opportunities to work in a hybrid work set up are available via our London, Munich, or Amsterdam offices
Disclaimer:&nbsp;Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:
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<li>Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working&nbsp;from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.</li>
<li>Providing a supportive environment. We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.</li>
<li>Enabling a long-term, sustainable approach&nbsp;to work and life more generally. We want to support our people at all stages of their lives &ndash; as parents or caregivers, through changing life circumstances &ndash; and to accommodate personal priorities where they matter most.</li>
</ul>
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