Document Consultant, Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Accreditations

Company Overview

The SCS Global Registry is a platform and clearinghouse for the evaluation, registration, and financing of climate mitigation projects. We oversee projects that contribute meaningfully to the reduction of excess planetary heat, both in the near term and longer term. Our goal is to support efforts that can stabilize and ultimately restore Earth’s climate, while simultaneously providing additional human health and environmental co-benefits in concert with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our team is focused on projects that can be effectively deployed and scaled rapidly to slow the rise in global temperatures, using available and emerging methods and technologies. **

Job Overview**

SCS Global Services is launching the Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHRi), a groundbreaking approach to climate change mitigation, climate accounting, and the voluntary carbon market, based on the latest IPCC science. We aim to help businesses, public sector agencies, and civil society group around the world lower their climate impact through measures that contribute directly to lowering the planet’s excess trapped heat in the short term, so we can build a viable bridge to a net-zero future.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Document Consultant to research, identify requirements, and compile necessary documentation for GHRi to receive accreditations in the VCM, including but not limited to the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Market’s (ICVCM’s) Core Carbon Principles (CCP), the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and the International Carbon Reduction and Offsetting Accreditation (ICROA). This role involves meticulous documentation and familiarity with carbon standards. This is a consultant position, offering flexibility and project-based work.

_GHRi was established by SCS Global Services, a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development.

_ Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Research and Recommendation: Identify accreditation requirements and specific documentation set forth by key accreditation organizations such as the ICVCM, CORSIA and ICROA. Provide a recommendation for a go-no-go decision, including an outline of tasks against a stipulated timeframe for each accreditation process.
• Develop Documentation: Produce and compile documentation and responses according to guidelines of each accreditation. Analyze existing documents and update where required to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary details to inform the creation of documents and responses.
• Review Documentation: Conduct a thorough review of both new and existing documentation and responses. Provide guidance and support to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and meets quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Effective Communication: Communicate with internal GHRi team to raise and resolve issues related to the accreditation process.
• Expertise and Guidance: Keep abreast of changes in accreditation standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Provide expertise on best practices for documentation management and accreditation processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Experience in document writing and development, management, and/or accreditation, preferably in the context of carbon offsetting or environmental sustainability
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and requirements, particularly those related to carbon offsetting and climate action initiatives such as ICVCM’s CCP, CORSIA, and ICROA
• Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyze information from various sources to ensure compliance with accreditation criteria
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, essential for compiling, organizing, and maintaining documentation accurately
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, for collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and accrediting bodies
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in document management practices

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned. **

Working Remotely**

At this time, SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This role will be based out of your home office. **

EEOC Statement**

SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.