UNOPS Hiring Policy Lead for Forest Carbon Markets

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by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

UNOPS is seeking a Policy Lead for Forest Carbon Markets to support the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership. This home based role focuses on forest governance, REDD+, and the development of high integrity carbon market systems to reverse global forest loss by 2030. The position involves coordinating policy efforts across 22 member countries, including the UK, Guyana, and Ghana. Key responsibilities include drafting policy briefs, managing jurisdictional REDD+ frameworks, and representing the partnership at UNFCCC COP conferences.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The focus on jurisdictional REDD+ is the key here. Moving away from fragmented projects toward country level accounting is the only way to actually track if these forests are staying standing.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

True, but the real test is the benefit sharing. If the money does not reach the local communities on the ground, the policy framework is just paper.

eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

Interesting that they require both English and Spanish. Shows how much of this hinges on the Amazon basin countries and their specific legal frameworks for land tenure.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Policy leads are great, but I wonder what the actual budget for implementation is. High level coordination at COP is one thing, but getting these markets operational is a different beast.