Position: Sustainability Expert Technical Reviewer (Urban Resilience)
Type: Volunteer (Remote)
Organization: GreenCard Certification System
Location: Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, and Kenya
About GreenCard Certification System Inc
The GreenCard Certification System is a sustainability certification system tailored for construction and development projects in Nigeria and Africa. Our mission is to embed environmental performance, climate resilience, and circular economy principles into the built environment. We are seeking experienced professionals to support our work as volunteer technical reviewers.
Role Overview
We are inviting applications for the position of technical reviewer at Urban Resilience. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and validating project documentation submitted for GreenCard certification, specifically focusing on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, social resilience, and urban sustainability criteria.
This is a voluntary role suited for seasoned professionals who are passionate about advancing climate-smart urban development across emerging markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess technical documentation related to urban resilience criteria (e.g., flood risk mitigation, climate vulnerability assessments, emergency preparedness, and equitable access).
- Provide objective, evidence-based evaluations based on GreenCard Certification benchmarks.
- Offer expert feedback and recommendations to project teams as part of the certification review process.
- Collaborate with other technical reviewers and the GreenCard Certification advisory team.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold GreenCard’s Certification quality assurance protocols.
Who Should Apply
We are looking for sustainability professionals with:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in urban resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk management, or sustainable urban planning.
- Background in architecture, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field.
- Familiarity with international frameworks such as Sendai Framework, SDGs, and UN-Habitat Urban Resilience Principles.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to critically assess technical reports and project data.
- Excellent written communication skills in English.
- Prior experience with certification systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, ISO etc.) is a plus
What You Gain
Recognition: Be featured on the GreenCard Certification platform as a contributing sustainability expert.
Impact: Shape the future of green development in Africa by guiding projects toward higher resilience.
Networking: Join a global panel of technical experts across disciplines.
Development: Access to internal knowledge-sharing sessions and GreenCard workshops.
Certification: Receive an official certificate and reference letter acknowledging your volunteer service.
How to Apply
Please click on this form and submit the following:
https://forms.gle/PbsyKcHrqqQbavPm6
A CV
Any portfolio or relevant document.