Agriculture Manager (Methane Pollution Prevention)

TL;DR

Agriculture Manager (Methane Pollution Prevention): Implementing strategies to reduce methane emissions from the agriculture sector with an accent on policy development, technical research, and livestock mitigation. Focus on performing data analysis, advocating for national public policies, and inducing farmer behavior through market-based mechanisms.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Central or South America)

Company

hirify.global is a global nonprofit organisation working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalysing the development of low-carbon energy and climate-protecting technologies.

What you will do

• Analyze agriculture sector data on emissions and mitigation practices from peer-reviewed journals and official reports.
• Manage methane reduction projects across multiple countries, leading stakeholder meetings and workshops.
• Draft reports, white papers, and op-eds to advance methane reduction objectives.
• Advocate for ambitious public policies and provide science-based inputs for regulatory changes.
• Build collaborative networks with policymakers, scientists, and NGOs to deepen the shared perspective on agriculture strategy.
• Oversee work by consultants and support budget management and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agriculture economics, animal sciences, or veterinary sciences (MSc/MA preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in the livestock industry, specifically with cattle production systems in South America.
• Expertise in South American agricultural policy and experience in GHG or environmental research.
• Professional fluency in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country of residence within Central or South America.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 30% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with environmental lobbying and advocacy.
• Fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese.

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Virtual office environment with flexible remote work arrangements.
• One-year contract with potential for conversion to a permanent offer pending funding.
• Opportunity to work in a pragmatic, non-ideological global advocacy group.