Key Responsibilities and Duties 

As part of the regional Program Coordination Unit team, the role will be responsible for: monitoring and data collection, compliance and documentation, reporting and communication of data processes, support of the project verification processes, partner capacity building, and stakeholder engagement support.

• Overseeing filed data collection on tree growth, carbon sequestration, and land restoration activities, outputs and outcomes.
• Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of project data through regular quality assurance checks and audits.
• Ensuring timely submission of data from the partners and uploading in the program database.
• Supporting compilation and analysis of project data to produce periodic reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Supporting preparation of reports and documentation required for Carbon Standards certification and audits.
• Ensuring all MRV activities comply with Gold Standard and other relevant framework and standards.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of MRV processes and outcomes
• Working closely with the relevant internal stakeholders and in-country partners to coordinate third-party verification, audits and certification processes in country.
• Supporting knowledge sharing, training and coaching of relevant partner staff and community members on data collection and MRV processes.
• Promote awareness of Carbon Standards rules and requirements among project stakeholders.
• Working closely with partners, government agencies, and other stakeholder to ensure alignment of MRV activities with project objectives and supporting project learning processes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• At least three years of experience in MRV processes for environmental or agroforestry projects.
• Experience working on projects certified by Gold Standard or similar frameworks.
• Experience in climate change, land restoration and related topics and  understanding of climate finance mechanisms and carbon markets.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, GIS, or statistical software)
• Familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies.
• Strong understanding of agroforestry practices and sustainable land management as well as local environmental and forestry regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic project needs and work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding of project M&E approaches.
• Knowledge and experience in using data capture tools such as Kobo Toolbox or ODK Survey 123/CTO, Field Maps etc as well as GIS (QGIS and/or ArcPro) used for mapping, analysis is essential.