International Biomass Advisor Contractor

Job title:

International Biomass Advisor Contractor

Company

STAND.earth

Job description

The global biomass industry represents a major community, climate and biodiversity threat. Recent developments internationally at CBD COP16 and UNFCCC COP30 indicate that the sector is poised to expand rapidly, further threatening forests, the climate and human rights worldwide.Stand.earth is seeking an International Biomass Advisor for a contract position starting as soon as possible and running through to December 2025. Reporting to the Senior Forest Campaigner, this position is responsible for working closely with international partners to strengthen strategic pathways to oppose the buildout of forest biomass energy globally. The Advisor will also support the development of a new strategic vision for future biomass campaign work at Stand.earth in collaboration with key partners, which will bring in new funding and strengthen our coalitions.We encourage applicants to apply by Friday, March 14. This position is open until filled.About Stand.earthStand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes first. Our campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us – and the environment and climate upon which we depend. Stand’s strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: Since 2000, we’ve secured the protection of millions of acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and transformed the environmental practices of more than 100 major U.S. corporations. Stand.earth operates in the United States and Canada.Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of First Nations and tribes, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. These communities are often first and most directly impacted by environmental pollution and climate change, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions.Pollution, climate change, and corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society – including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ people. To develop transformative solutions, these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact [email protected].Scope of WorkKey Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic support to the global networks of organizations working on biomass, including the Biomass Action Network, helping to grow and deepen the impact of their work
• Advance a pathway to amend UNFCCC and IPCC carbon accounting and reporting rules to close to the dangerous loopholes that currently allow biomass to be counted as “carbon neutral”
• Identify and recruit allies including key advocates, policy-makers, scientists, academics and political leaders related to biomass and energy issues broadly, especially in the context of the UNFCCC and IPCC
• Work with the Stand.earth Northern Forests campaign team to identify tactics that will generate scandal and build power to stop the buildout of utility-scale forest biomass energy
• Develop materials that support government relations, inter-organizational advocacy and negotiations, and engage the broader public

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working in global climate and/or energy spaces, with a focus on civil society engagement in multinational spaces like the UNFCCC
• Working knowledge of forest biomass at the international level, or in key jurisdictions and an understanding of international intersections; or a deep working knowledge of carbon markets and international accounting mechanisms
• At least 5 years’ experience building coalitions with equity values at their core, and that centre impacted communities and regions
• Ability to work independently with little day-to-day guidance
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Preference for candidates with demonstrable experience in international diplomacy

Projected Contract Hours & Rate:This is a contract position starting as soon as possible and ending December 2025. The hourly rate will be within the range of $42 to $62 USD or $60 to $90 CAD, commensurate with experience and ability to complete project deliverables. The total maximum contract amount is up to $35,555 USD or $48,000 CAD. The number of hours worked per week may vary over the course of the contract, and will likely range from 15 to 32 hours per week based on contractor’s experience and hourly rate.The location for this contract position is fully remote, requiring some weekly overlap with staff working on Pacific and Eastern North American timezones.To ApplyPlease apply with a cover letter and resume after seeing the full scope of work.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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Location

USA – Canada

Job date

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:24:09 GMT

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