Job Title: Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Specialist
Organisation: East African Carbon Company (EACC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
East African Carbon Company (EACC) is a public-private catalyst, working in alignment with Uganda’s national climate agenda to establish a high-integrity, community-driven carbon market. Through partnerships with the Government of Uganda, EACC supports climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and rural economic development. Our work transforms Uganda’s natural landscapes—forests, wetlands, and degraded lands—into engines of prosperity and sustainability.
Job Summary: Earths Work LLC seeks a Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Specialist to design and implement robust monitoring systems for our nature-based carbon projects. This technical role ensures all projects meet stringent MRV requirements under Verra VCS, Gold Standard, ART TREE, GCF and Uganda’s national carbon policies. You will bridge field data collection with remote sensing to deliver auditable carbon accounting for high-integrity credits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop end-to-end Monitoring Plans compliant with Verra VCS/Gold Standard methodologies
- Design field data collection protocols for forest carbon stocks, soil carbon, and project boundaries
- Integrate remote sensing data with ground measurements for Tier 2/3 reporting
- Calculate baseline emissions and project removals using IPCC-compliant models
- Implement QA/QC systems for field data and spatial datasets
- Prepare verification-ready documentation including Monitoring Reports
- Deploy mobile data collection tools (KoBoToolbox, Field Maps) for field teams
- Automate analysis using Python/R scripts and Google Earth Engine
- Pilot drones and sensor technologies to enhance measurement precision
- Serve as primary liaison for third-party validators/verifiers (e.g., DNV, TÜV)
- Address verification findings and implement corrective actions
- Ensure alignment with Uganda’s National Carbon Registry requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years implementing MRV systems for forest carbon projects (REDD+ mandatory)
- Expert in
- Carbon accounting standards: VCS VM0007/VM0015, Gold Standard LULUCF,
- IPCC Guidelines: Tier 2/3 biomass equations and uncertainty analysis,
- Geospatial tools: QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Engine.
- Field experience with forest inventory protocols (permanent plots, allometrics)
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in environmental science, Forestry, Geomatics, or related field
- Professional certifications:
- Verra VCS-approved MRV training,
- GHG Accounting certification (e.g., GHG Management Institute).
- Examples of Work samples: Monitoring Plans, verification reports, or code repositories.
Required Competencies
- Obsessive about data integrity and methodological rigor
- Troubleshoots field and technical challenges innovatively
- Translates complex MRV concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Thrives in remote field conditions and dynamic project environments
- Committed to transparent, high-integrity carbon accounting.
- Knowledge of Uganda forest ecosystems (tropical high forest, woodlands)
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60