Job Description

The RoleThe Plan Vivo Foundation is seeking a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in the

nexus of climate change, biodiversity conservation/restoration and international development.

This role will report directly to the Development Manager. The main focus will be to coordinate

the successful delivery of the second Cohort of the Plan Vivo Accelerator Programme to time,

cost and quality targets. Key responsibilities include supplier management, project management,

delivery of capacity building programmes, coordinating the delivery of training. Key

competencies include experience in carbon project development and an understanding of financing

community-led, biodiverse NbS projects. There are also significant development opportunities in

terms of partnerships and external representation.

Context and Background The Plan Vivo Carbon Standard (PV Climate) is a certification framework for forestry and land

use carbon projects, which focuses primarily on rural smallholders and community groups on the

frontlines of climate change. PV Climate is administered by the Plan Vivo Foundation (PVF) and

is designed to ensure that certified projects deliver climate and livelihood benefits, enhance

ecosystems and protect biodiversity. At the heart of the Plan Vivo approach is the equitable

transaction of ecosystem services which allow rural communities to access a range of funding

sources and environmental markets, primarily the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).

Through over 25 years of administering a Standard in the Voluntary Carbon Market, we have

identified the main barriers to community projects becoming fully established and accessing the

market as:

access to upfront finance for project development and piloting,access to technical expertise,lack of project / financial management, leadership and governance capacity, andhigh ongoing

costs of monitoring, validation and verification.



To address this bottleneck in project development and reduce time and costs invested in the

process, PVF has developed an Accelerator programme.



The Accelerator is a targeted programme modelled on approaches used in the tech industry (e.g.

Y Combinator). The Accelerator aims to facilitate and accelerate the project development

process and access to finance through bespoke training, technical assistance and mentorship.

The Accelerator supports project developers that have submitted an approved project concept

(project idea note or PIN) under PV Climate to develop their project design documents (PDDs)

required to become Plan Vivo certified, and access finance through providing training,

mentorship and direct project development support.



Specific Responsibilities of the roleThe following tasks form the core responsibilities of the role.



Accelerator Programme Design (Cohort 2)



Review of accelerator designReview accelerator design proposed by PV.Work with the PV team

and the selected supplier to refine accelerator design and structure as needed.



Project selectionWork with the Accelerator supplier to refine the project selection

criteria and application process.Work with the Accelerator supplier to advertise, assess

project applications and identify, interview and select successful candidates to join cohort 2

of the accelerator.



Accelerator Programme Delivery - Cohort 2



Manage the supplier(s) for cohort 2 to ensure they deliver the Accelerator programme,

including:

Technical Assistance - based on a needs assessment for the projects selected for

cohort 2.Investment readiness assistance - support project developers to develop a business

plan, cash flow forecasts, pitch decks and other relevant financial documentation.Peer to peer

learning facilitation - as required.



Coordination and CommunicationCoordinate monthly project management calls with supplier(s),

and other partners as required.Ensure that suppliers and projects are collaborating openly and

proactively with partner organisations involved in delivering PVF's accelerator.Coordinate the

running of quarterly meetings with the Steering Committee.Work with the Accelerator Officer to

develop and implement a communications plan for the Accelerator.



Manage the projects' experience of the AcceleratorBe a key point of contact for the

projects on the Accelerator, follow up with them regularly and ensure they are progressing

through the programme.



Budget responsibilityEnsure Accelerator activities are delivered on budget, and report

regularly to PV management and finance teams.



Management of Accelerator OfficerWork closely with Accelerator Officer, whose main

responsibilities include general support of the Accelerator and implementation of the

Accelerator communications plan. Feed into line management of Accelerator Officer.



Collaboration with PV Climate Projects team.Provide feedback to PV Climate projects team

from projects on the accelerator. Collaborate with PV Climate projects team to provide clarity

on PV requirements and project development process to Accelerator suppliers and projects.



Business Model / Next Steps



Coordinate an evaluation of cohort 2 of the accelerator.



Work with the supplier(s) to produce a short report or workshop with PVF team detailing the

work done over the course of the accelerator and any recommendations for improvement in the

future



Support and feed into PV's workstream on developing a business plan for the accelerator

(this is envisaged to be a separate, parallel piece of work).



Please see the full job description on our website for further information on the role and required

qualifications, experience and

skills.



Plan Vivo is an equal opportunity employer, and ensures positions are accessible to all,

regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, age, disability, gender expression or identity,

sexual orientation or identity, religion, marital or parental status.