Description

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

• have an optimal equilibrium between ambitiousness - credibility - scalability - cost-efficiency, to maximize impact potential;
• fit Anthesis’ corporate vision and strategy (and their client needs);
• be compliant with the regulatory environment in which we operate, meaning aligned with (upcoming) EU Directives but also the CMA and ASA guidelines (UK) and FTC Green Guides (USA);
• operate as a competitive and ambitious programme in the continuously changing Voluntary Carbon Market, and
• meet accreditation norms ISO 17065 and ISO 17029.

• Develop and write a new version of the Theory of Change, the Standard, Assurance Protocol, Claims Policy and other Core Programme Documents (if applicable) and contribute to the development of supporting Guidances, Systems and Tools.
• Throughout the revision and development trajectory, and to maximize impact potential, keep in mind the right balance between:

• Extensive dialogue with Anthesians in leadership positions, both in the domain of corporate strategy and agency, as well as in the domain of sales and account management, in order to be able to adopt this programme as an “Anthesis Certification Programme’.
• Stakeholder management in line with the ISEAL Codes, including internal and external stakeholder definition, the organisation of (public) stakeholder consultation rounds and the review and transparent management of stakeholder feedback.
• Build out and institutionalise stakeholder groups, the Advisory Committee, the Technical Working Group and any other entities pertaining to the governance system of the Programme.
• Following trends and developments of the Voluntary Carbon Markets and the continuously changing regulatory environment and upcoming legislation, and align with/ provide stakeholder feedback to key players in these domains.
• Close alignment with the Programme Implementation Manager (current vacancy) to build internal and external capacity to facilitate the roll out of the Programme, and close alignment with other team members to align the revised content of the Programme with current CB Oversight and Monitoring & Evaluation activities.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• has a natural leadership style of humour combined with authority;
• is a real relationship-builder, and culturally and strategically sensitive;
• is an analytical thinker who can quickly absorb and own a lot of complex information and make meaningful sense out of that;
• and able to train and manage him/herself to maximise output;
• is willing to travel occasionally.

• Acquired 7+ years of relevant working experience, either in a programme development and/ or standard-setting role for another certification scheme or company sustainability programme;
• Track record that proves you understand the world of auditing and certification, e.g, ISEAL Code of Good Practise, CB accreditations (ISO accreditation norms and procedures);
• Knowledge of GHG footprinting and Life Cycle Assessments (GHG Protocol, PAS 2060, ISO 14064-1,2,3, ISO 14044, etc);
• Understanding of the (upcoming) green claims legislation.

Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

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