We are seeking two new members for our Land Use & Forests Technical Advisory Committee with the following expertise:

1. Senior expert (10-15 years experience) in Agriculture/Agronomy:

• Higher education (scientific) in agronomy/agriculture or related field
• Practical, field-based experience of agricultural activities
• Knowledge and understanding of GHG/carbon emissions related to agriculture
• Ideally experienced in standards, certification and MRV

2. Senior (10-15 years experience) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)/UNFCCC expert

• Higher education in climate change policy/sustainable development 
• Experienced in international climate and sustainable development policy/strategies related to land-use and forests
• Experience of UN mechanisms for climate finance
• Knowledge and understanding of international carbon/eco-system service market places

General requirements to potential candidates:

1. Fluency in both spoken and written English to be able to contribute during TAC call discussions
2. General knowledge/understanding of land-use and forests, sustainable development and carbon market vocabulary

The new members will be appointed as per our TAC Terms of Reference>>  To apply for this position, interested/qualified individuals should submit their CV and cover letter to ayushi.jain@goldstandard.org by Tuesday 14th October.

Gold Standard is currently undertaking a major strategic review and overhaul of its technical standards. These are likely to impact both the constitution and remit of the Technical Advisory Committee in the coming twelve months - more information can be found here>>. This work is likely to entail a change to TAC TORs although timing is yet to be confirmed.

Please note this is a voluntary position.