ABOUT US 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. &nbsp;We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY 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 particularly eligible federally recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian organizations as well as 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. Our primary goals are to provide Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian organizations as well as underserved private landowners with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation and accessing new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices.&nbsp; This position will work to deliver the following outcomes and focus outreach and partnership development with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Continental US: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Work in close collaboration with our partners including the National Indian Carbon Coalition, a program of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, to establish new relationships and grow existing relationships and partnerships with Tribal Nations that lead to the creation of forest restoration and carbon projects.</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations to access private markets for resilient reforestation and its climate and ecosystem service benefits.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance 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 To advance this work, American Forests is looking for a Senior Manager that is a skilled relationship-builder and excellent communicator who is grounded in cultural competency gained through lived experience and motivated by working collaboratively with others to develop high quality forest restoration and nature-based solution carbon projects with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. They will advance this work as part of the implementation of American Forest&rsquo;s new Forest Landowner Support Cooperative Agreement with the USFS.&nbsp; The Senior Manager will serve as a liaison with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and organizations to establish, grow and maintain effective relationships. The Senior Manager will work in close collaboration with our partners, including the National Indian Carbon Coalition, a program of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, to establish new relationships and grow existing relationships and partnerships that lead to the creation of forest restoration and carbon projects. The Senior Manager will support the team in the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and new approaches. Specific responsibilities include: Partnership Development with Tribal Nations (85%)
<ul>
<li>Develop organization's outreach strategy to engage Tribal Nations in reforestation in partnership with National Indian Carbon Coalition and conduct outreach to Tribal Nations to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (CA, ID, MT, NM, OR, WA).</li>
<li>Serve as an organizational liaison and trusted point of contact for&nbsp;Tribal Nations&nbsp;and tribal representatives and work in close collaboration with the National Indian Carbon Coalition to facilitate introductions and establish, grow and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with&nbsp;Tribal Nations.</li>
<li>Build trusted relationships among tribal members and representatives, keeping&nbsp;Tribal Nation&nbsp;governments and their membership informed about project development and progress, scheduling while actively soliciting input at all stages.</li>
<li>Build on an existing network of place-based partners to meaningfully engage and form lasting partnerships with at least ten federally recognized&nbsp;Tribal Nations&nbsp;to generate forest restoration and carbon projects that integrate Indigenous Knowledge and socio-cultural benefits to restore forest ecosystems.</li>
<li>Facilitate comprehensive, efficient, thoughtful, and meaningful dialogue with tribal communities to receive feedback on project proposals and reviews, including new ideas and creative opportunities for collaboration.</li>
<li>Synthesize and effectively communicate concerns and ideas raised by tribal communities to the development team and senior management and find effective solutions and responses.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Tribal Nation Councils, natural resource departments and officers.</li>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%)
<ul>
<li>Track and manage the development of a portfolio of relationships, scopes of work and projects simultaneously</li>
<li>Develop associated work plans, track progress to program goals and manage time and resources appropriately</li>
<li>Participate in American Forests and Resilient Forest program actions and meetings as appropriate</li>
<li>Assist with development and management of budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS While we do not expect any one candidate to possess all these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in conservation, Indigenous studies, public policy or related field desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of</li>
<li>At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field, which may include working in tribal government and/or Indigenous led organizations.</li>
<li>Experience with Tribal Nation outreach, cultural competency gained through lived experience and knowledge of tribal governments&nbsp;</li>
<li>An active, solutions-oriented approach that seeks to facilitate dialog and collaboration with&nbsp;Tribal Nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;interests while seeking mutually beneficial solutions to any issues that arise.</li>
<li>Experience building relationships and working with Indigenous nations, communities, and organizations in a culturally appropriate manner.</li>
<li>Established relationships with Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations in the western US.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience communicating the priorities and interests of Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations to a variety of audiences, including decision-makers.</li>
<li>Knowledge of relevant laws, treaties, and policies that affect Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations in the Western U.S and/or Hawaii.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Knowledge (IK), Tribal Nation data sovereignty, and associated protocols for engagement.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;LOCATION &amp; WORKING CONDITIONS This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30%) across the western United States and/or to American Forests headquarters in Washington, DC to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. 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) before 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.
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. 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+ - - -&nbsp; 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.

Senior Manager, Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships

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>
</ul>
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.
&nbsp;
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+
- - -&nbsp;
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.

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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>
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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>
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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>
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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

<h3 class="body__headings">Company Description</h3>
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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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<h3 class="body__headings">Position</h3>
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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>
</div>
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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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<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 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. Reporting Relationships<ul><li>Reports to our Head of Nature Based Solutions</li></ul> ESSENTIAL FUNCTION<ul><li>Collaborate with a global carbon team to manage risk assessment and compliance matters related to Carbon/Nature Based Solutions projects worldwide</li><li>Lead all aspects related to identifying, analyzing, planning, monitoring, reporting and mitigating risks of all kinds</li><li>Develop and manage a project risk framework, including regular monitoring and reporting for clients</li><li>Conduct due diligence activities in relation to local and global partners</li><li>Provide support by assuring appropriate safeguards are in place to avoid and mitigate risks on project development and implementation</li><li>Establish a standard grievance mechanism to be shared with partners, and review their procedures accordingly</li><li>Coordinate the work of compliance regarding rules and procedures, establishing appropriate systems and processes</li><li>Relate to and support the clients with their due diligence requirements</li><li>Assist with desk and field surveys to obtain appropriate information from partners</li><li>Elaborate reports and evaluate third party ones related to legal and economic due diligence</li><li>Serve as a trusted knowledge resource on risk assessment and compliance </li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Advanced degree in law, business administration, economics, accounting, and related areas</li><li>Post-graduation courses on risk management, corporate responsibility and sustainability a plus</li><li>3+ years working with risk management and compliance, with exposure to multi-stakeholder/cross-border projects</li><li>Practical experience conducting corporate due diligence or working with compliance</li><li>Familiarity and interest on corporate ESG and sustainability practices</li><li>Analytical skills and proactive attitude to identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Time management, attention to details and ability to meet strict deadlines, with high-quality deliveries</li><li>Teamwork, good communication, and ability to work on a fast-paced multicultural environment is essential</li><li>Fluent in English in mandatory, both written and oral. Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is a 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. 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.  One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  </div></div>

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

Risk and Compliance Manager (Carbon Markets)

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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>
</ul>
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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&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;
<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.</li>
</ul>
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%)
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
Carbon Project Direction (30%)
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%)
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
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.

Director, Reforest America Carbon Program

<h3>About veritree: </h3>veritree is a planting management platform developed by tentree, a restorative apparel company that plants ten trees for every item sold. The technology that has powered tentree's tree planting is now accessible to other organizations who also want to help restore the planet through nature-based solutions.<h3>About the role:</h3>veritree is inventing new approaches to digitally monitoring, reporting, and verifying (dMRV) nature-based climate solutions. As such, we’re seeking a values-driven leader and builder to elevate the company's overall product strategy, development, and engineering efforts. This critical role will blend strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership to ensure the successful delivery and iteration of the veritree platform, ultimately unlocking billions in investment for nature-based solutions. This leader will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, help set the product vision, and lead the engineering team to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate must:<ul> <li>Have a deep understanding of platform architecture;</li> <li>Have engineering leadership experience scaling a product/platform with &gt;$10M ARR in revenue, at least 3x;</li> <li>Have entrepreneurial drive and a willingness to help the team tactically when needed;</li> <li>Be pragmatic in their decision-making, blending best practices with the acute needs of the team and customers.</li> </ul>This role's key outcomes are: <ul> <li>Help set the product vision and build/iterate veritree’s long-term product roadmap.</li> <li>Build and optimize the team and product/engineering processes for scale.</li> <li>Optimized delivery of veritree’s product priorities with tradeoffs articulated and understood by veritree executives.</li> </ul><h3>Job responsibilities: </h3>Product Strategy and Vision<ul> <li>In partnership with veritree leadership, you will develop and articulate a clear product strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.</li> <li>You will lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive product roadmap.</li> </ul>Technology Leadership<ul> <li>You will provide technical and practical leadership and guidance to product and engineering teams.</li> <li>You will foster a collaborative and innovative work culture, attracting and retaining top talent.</li> <li>You will develop and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence.</li> </ul>Product Development and Process Building<ul> <li>You will oversee the end-to-end product development process, from concept to delivery.</li> <li>You will ensure products meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and align with customer needs.</li> <li>You will iterate and optimize veritree’s product/engineering processes to drive efficient product delivery and enable knowledge diffusion throughout the company.</li> <li>You will implement and oversee quality assurance and DevOps processes to ensure products meet high standards of performance and reliability.</li> <li>You will embrace and champion agile methodologies (Scrum) to facilitate efficient and iterative product development.</li> <li>You will work with the team to plan and schedule product releases.</li> </ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul> <li>You will collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure alignment between product development and business objectives.</li> <li>You will foster communication and collaboration between product management, engineering, marketing, and sales teams.</li> </ul>Innovation and Research<ul> <li>You will drive innovation within the product portfolio, identifying opportunities for new features, enhancements, and technologies.</li> <li>You will conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product strategy.</li> <li>You will stay abreast of technological trends, assessing their relevance to the company's products and goals.</li> </ul>Risk and Financial Management<ul> <li>You will collaborate with Finance and executive leadership to develop and manage budgets related to product development and engineering activities.</li> <li>You will ensure adequate resource allocation to meet project deadlines and goals.</li> <li>You will identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and engineering projects.</li> <li>You will implement strategies to address challenges and unforeseen issues.</li> </ul>RequirementsProfessional Requirements<ul> <li>Proven experience in senior leadership roles overseeing both product management and engineering functions. Experience at a platform company is a significant plus.</li> <li>In-depth understanding of software development processes, technologies, and industry trends.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in delivering innovative, market-leading products.</li> </ul>Personal Strengths<ul> <li>Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.</li> <li>Intellectual curiosity and a self-starter.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.</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>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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