Senior Program Officer, Climate - 23063 job in Washington

Support use of land sector climate emissions tools, science-based targets for land intensive supply chains covering deforestation (possibly degradation). 

Responsible for supporting senior staff and coordination across WWF on carbon metrics, and corporate-facing climate change mitigation work in the land sector. 

Lead project management in the development of programs of work. This will include working across teams within WWF US as well as with the WWF Network. 

Program development and implementation including drafting documents, contributing to conference calls, conducting literature searches, developing methods and calculations, and managing contracts. 

Manage financial reporting from WWF and subcontractors, as needed. 

Manage effective internal communications with all relevant WWF teams. 

Develop requests for proposals with consultants and manage lifecycle of contracts. 

Perform technical tasks, literature reviews, pilot testing carbon accounting, etc. with support and guidance from senior staff scientists. 

Aid senior staff in WWF's participation in the implementation of new accounting guidelines for land sector emissions and removals within the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

A bachelor's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, Industrial Ecology or other related field, with a minimum of 6 years program or other professional experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience required. 

Knowledge of carbon accounting, climate change, agriculture, forestry, and supply chain dynamics. 

Specific knowledge of corporate carbon accounting and lifecycle analysis is preferred. 

Excellent organizational skills, research and writing skills, analytical skills, project management skills. 

Ability to operate with independence, under pressure, to meet deadlines and commitments. 

Ability to work on initiatives with multiple and competing priorities. 

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals, possibly across cultures and time zones. 

Travel may be required (2-3 times a year); however, majority of work will occur in the office. 

Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. 

Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: 

Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular. 

Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable. 

Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement. 

Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals. 

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