Assessors must meet the following qualifications before they are considered for the Endorsement Procedure.
Company-level qualifications include one or more of the following:
- Accreditation to ISO 17029 Conformity Assessment
- Experience managing initiatives similar to ICROA
- Other criteria as deemed appropriate by the Secretariat and AC
Individual-level qualifications for the lead assessor include one or more of the following:
- Minimum 5-years of experience in GHG programme management, project development, or verification CV that demonstrates similar experience
- Training to ISO 14065 General Principles and Requirements for Bodies Validating and Verifying Environmental Information
- Training to ISO 14064-2 Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements, or ISO 14064-3 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
- Other criteria as deemed appropriate by the Secretariat and AC
The Assessor must testify to having no conflicts of interest with each Programme they are asked to assess before commencing assessment. Should the Assessor fail to declare a conflict, the assessment will be terminated and no costs for work undertaken will be paid.
Please view the full RFP and apply here. The Closing date for applications is Friday 26 April 2024.