Project Reviewer

Verra Project Reviewer Independent Contractor Opportunity

Verra, a global mission-driven non-profit organisation, is inviting qualified professionals to provide independent project review services within its agriculture portfolio. The opportunity is designed to strengthen the organisation’s capacity to assess projects submitted under its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), particularly those using selected methodologies approved by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).

The engagement is suitable for professionals with strong technical knowledge of carbon project development, auditing, standard-setting and the assessment of environmental and social impacts. It is a remote opportunity open to contractors worldwide, with significant overlap with United States business hours required for coordination.

About Verra

Verra works to address environmental and social challenges by supporting greenhouse gas emissions reductions, improved livelihoods and the protection of natural resources. Its programmes provide standards, tools and frameworks for assessing environmental and social impacts and supporting projects that deliver measurable benefits.

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The organisation manages several standards and programmes, including:

• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS): A leading carbon crediting programme with more than 2,000 registered projects in 80 countries.
• Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta): A framework for assessing and reporting the sustainable development benefits of project-based activities.
• Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards: Standards that recognise projects addressing climate change while supporting communities and conserving biodiversity.
• Plastic Waste Reduction Program: A programme designed to support the assessment of waste recovery and recycling projects.

Through these initiatives, Verra seeks to promote credible environmental action and sustainable development across different sectors.

About the Project Reviewer Opportunity

Verra receives an increasing number of project review requests under the VCS programme, particularly for projects applying agricultural methodologies. To complement its internal review team, the organisation is seeking independent contractors with expertise in one or more of the following methodologies:

• VM0032
• VM0042
• VM0051

The selected contractors will support the review of project registration and verification requests. Their work will help determine whether submitted projects and their supporting documentation comply with the applicable VCS Programme rules.

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This is an independent contractor engagement rather than an employee position. It does not provide employee benefits, paid leave or retirement contributions, except where required by applicable law. The written contractor agreement will set out the duration, scope of services, deliverables, payment arrangements and responsibilities of both parties.

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Reviewer will work with Verra’s Certification Review Team and carry out designated stages of the project review process.

• Project proponents submit documentation through the Verra Registry when seeking registration or verification approval. The reviewer assesses the relevant documents, which may include project descriptions, validation reports, monitoring reports and verification reports.

For each accepted assignment, the contractor will:

• Review project documentation and assess compliance with applicable VCS Programme rules.

• Apply relevant technical expertise and professional judgement.

• Identify and document issues requiring attention.

• Complete the Project Review Report (PRR) using Verra’s approved template.

• Submit review findings and conclusions within agreed timelines.

• Support the review process through the assigned review rounds, where applicable.

• Verra may communicate review assignments by email. Contractors must respond within one business day to confirm whether they wish to accept an assignment and provide confirmation that no conflict of interest exists.

• Accepted contractors will receive access to the Verra Project Hub, together with an orientation covering the review process, checklists, scope of work and expected deliverables.

• Verra offers assignments at its discretion, meaning that the opportunity does not guarantee a particular volume of work.

Working Arrangements and Time Commitment

The opportunity is remote and open to contractors worldwide. However, applicants should be able to maintain significant overlap with United States business hours to coordinate accepted project reviews.

Specific coordination times and delivery deadlines will be agreed upon for each assignment. The minimum expected time commitment is 16 hours per week.

Contractors will collaborate with Verra’s Certification Review Team, which includes professionals from different countries and backgrounds, including carbon market specialists, project developers, consultants, climate negotiators, researchers and auditors.

Applicants will also need reliable Wi-Fi and a distraction-free workspace. The work involves extended periods of reviewing documents on a computer.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Verra is looking for candidates with deep technical expertise in at least one of the specified agricultural methodologies: VM0032, VM0042 or VM0051.

The preferred experience and capabilities include:

• Previous experience working with the Verified Carbon Standard.
• Experience in carbon project development, auditing or standard-setting.
• Knowledge of sustainable development, biodiversity or community-related assessments.
• Strong technical review and analytical skills.
• The ability to exercise professional judgement when assessing project documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.

English is Verra’s standard business language, and effective communication is essential for working with its international teams.

Payment and Compensation

Payment is based on completed deliverables rather than a fixed employee salary. Contractors receive payment after Verra has satisfactorily received the agreed deliverables and an invoice.

The payment rates for projects under Sectoral Scope 14: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) are as follows:

Review assignmentPayment

Registration request – initial review roundUS$1,000

Registration request – second or third review roundUS$500

Verification request – initial review roundUS$800

Verification request – second or third review roundUS$400

Combined registration and verification – initial review roundUS$1,200

Combined registration and verification – second or third review roundUS$600

Panel review covering carbon accounting and methodology requirements50% of the applicable rate

The payment structure means that compensation depends on the type of assignment accepted and the review round completed. The