Project Reviewer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Examine project documentation for VCS registration and verification requests.

• Evaluate project descriptions, validation reports, monitoring reports, and verification reports.

• Assess whether projects adhere to applicable Verra Program regulations.

• Generate project review reports that detail findings and assessment conclusions.

• Dispatch project review reports to validation/verification entities and project proponents.

• Review amended project documents and evaluate the resolution of findings through up to three iterations.

• Utilize technical expertise and professional judgment in assigned project evaluations.

• Participate in an orientation that covers the project review process, checklists, scope of work, and expectations for deliverables.

• Collaborate with Verra’s Certification review team and international remote teams.

• Complete review tasks in accordance with mutually established timelines and deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge in one or more of the VM0032, VM0042, and VM0051 methodologies.

• Experience with the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).

• Background in carbon project development, auditing, and/or standard-setting.

• Experience in assessing sustainable development, biodiversity, and community-related issues.

• Strong communication skills in English.

• Minimum availability of 16 hours per week.

• No conflicts of interest for each accepted review.

• Access to reliable Wi-Fi and a workspace free from distractions.

• Capacity to remain seated at a computer terminal for extended periods.

• Ability to conduct detailed document reviews on a computer.

• Contractor status under a formal contractor agreement.

• Must respond within one business day to review opportunities if interested in undertaking the work.

🏝️ Benefits

• This position does not qualify for Verra employee benefits, paid leave, or retirement contributions, except as mandated by applicable law.

• Compensation is based on deliverables rather than a salaried employee model.

• Payments are made upon satisfactory completion of deliverables and submission of an invoice in accordance with the specified payment schedule.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Flexible and independent work environment.

• Opportunity for remote collaboration with diverse teams.