Food System GHG Assessment Specialist

Temporary, Full or part-time · Home-Office, International EU

Job Description
For over 25 years, our company has been at the forefront of land use change, with a vision of a sustainable and inclusive future for all. We are committed to transforming food systems and reducing rural poverty. As part of our team, you will find attractive career development opportunities, including project and team leadership roles, enabling you to make a significant impact.

Your mission: 
  • Assessment and quantification of GHG emission sources in agriculture production and along entire food systems for public and private sector clients.
  • Assessment and quantification of GHG emission sources along major commodity value chains for agribusinesses.
  • Identification of GHG mitigation options for food systems and value chains (including technical, (socio)economic, and financial aspects). 
  • Modelling of GHG emissions and mitigation options at agriculture sector level. 
  • Concrete project example: conducting the GHG assessment for the preparation of Food System Climate Action Plans in 5-6 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 


Requirements
  • Master or PhD in agriculture or another related field. The topic of the thesis should be related to the themes above. 
  • Ideally, 3-4 years of experience working on the topics above with an organization/company. 
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative/modelling skills.
  • Experience in working with GHG accounting tools, such as GLEAM-I, FAO’s EX-ACT, EX-ACT Value Chain, Cool Farm or similar tools and models. 
  • Experience with agriculture GHG mitigation standards and methodologies. 
  • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in English. Good knowledge of French or Spanish would be a plus.
What we offer
  • Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team 
  • A casual, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy. 
  • A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise
  • Flextime arrangements and home office possible. Part-time possible 80% and+
  • enterprise performance bonus. 
  • loyalty bonus.
  • Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), Train Job-Ticket, organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office. 
  • Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 10 minutes walk from the main train station.
About us
We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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