Certification Coordinator

Puro.earth, a forerunner as a carbon removal crediting program, is on the lookout for Certification Office (Junior) Coordinator (1-2 positions). The (Junior) Coordinator works as part of the Puro Certification Office to maintain the supplier verification and audit records as well as contribute to the continuous development of the Puro Certification journey. As Certification Office (Junior) Coordinator you will help the Certification Office in its core functions to ensure a fully transparent review process in collaboration with internal stakeholders, projects and third-party validation and verification bodies to finally issue the highest quality CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) on the market. By developing the certification process through reviewing findings and supporting developmental work, you are contributing to the necessary due diligence of some of the most exciting solutions for permanent carbon removal.

This role offers a unique opportunity in the field of carbon removal to work on a diversity of carbon removal methods and real-world projects currently being deployed across the globe, thereby having a direct effect on climate action. While primarily focused on operations, this position also offers opportunities to contribute to the continuous development of the Puro Certification journey. The role is at the interface between Puro's Certification Office, Puro Tech & Frontline teams as well as external Validation and Verification Bodies; hence requiring a diversity of skillset, great verbal and written communication skills as well as cross-thematic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Review checks: perform reviews on audit reports and provide feedback to Validation and Verification Bodies as well as to CO2 Removal Suppliers aiming to certify their activities under the Puro Standard.
• Certification tools: Streamline with the Puro tech team to maintain, develop, and improve the tools used during the certification process, ensuring continuous alignment with the Puro Standard, efficiency and scalability of the supplier verification process. Assist in maintaining the supplier verification process.
• Knowledge diffusion from Certification Office to Puro Partners: communicate updates to existing and new methodologies produced by the Science team, to Puro Partners like Validation and Verification Bodies.

Qualifications and skills

• Keen eye for reviewing findings, with an aptitude for both work in autonomy and in collaboration with others
• Rigorous work ethic and precision in conducting assignments
• Ability to juggle several projects in parallel and capability to prioritize core items
• Tolerance to ambiguity – we´re working in a fast-paced environment where changes may happen quickly and often
• Proactive and initiative-taking mindsets, for continuous learning and improvement
• Writing skills and oral communication skills in English language

Reporting Structure

This role reports to the Head of Certification Office.

How to apply?

To apply, please send your updated CV and application letter showcasing the reasons for selecting you to recruitment@puro.earth.