ASSIGNMENT PURPOSE

Gold Standard is seeking a Consultant, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Implementation, to oversee the implementation of the Gold Standard’s Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations ERP system. The intended purpose of these tasks is to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, according to the agreed specifications, meeting industry quality standards and stakeholder expectations. The project is expected to last approximately 9 months with possible extension. Gold Standard is looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

WHAT WE DO

Gold Standard is a standards body and thought leader that promotes the best that can be achieved in climate and development projects. It was established in 2003 by WWF and other international NGOs as a best practice standard to ensure projects that reduced carbon emissions under the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) also delivered sustainable development benefits. Today, our standard, ‘Gold Standard for the Global Goals’, allows climate and development initiatives within carbon markets, corporate supply chains, and sustainable finance to manage, measure and maximise their impacts toward the Net Zero ambition of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Certification against the standard provides the confidence that these results are measured and verified, enabling credible impact reporting. ISEAL Code Compliant and backed by a broad NGO Supporter Network, Gold Standard has 2000+ projects underway in over 90 countries, creating billions of dollars of shared value from climate and development action worldwide.

Primary responsibilities

The Consultant will act as the project manager and serve as the main point of contact between the vendor conducting the technical implementation and the Gold Standard business stakeholders. The Consultant will provide technical and functional guidance, training, and support to the project team and the end-users.

The Consultant will act as the project manager and serve as the main point of contact between the vendor conducting the technical implementation and the Gold Standard business stakeholders. The Consultant will provide technical and functional guidance, training, and support to the project team and the end-users.

The Consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Review and refine the existing business processes and requirements of Gold Standard and map them to the ERP system functionalities.

• Assist the company in selecting the best vendor for the ERP system implementation, based on the evaluation of the proposals, the demonstration of the system capabilities, and the negotiation of the contract terms and conditions.

• Develop a detailed project plan and schedule, including the scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, risks, and dependencies.

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the project team, including the internal staff, the external vendor, and the stakeholders.

• Monitor the project budget.

• Monitor and report the progress, issues, and challenges of the project and propose solutions and corrective actions. Ensure that any changes or deviations are approved and documented.

• Identify and mitigate the potential risks and issues that may affect the project success, such as technical, functional, organizational, or environmental factors.

• Facilitate the communication and collaboration between the vendor and Gold Standard and ensure that the expectations and requirements are clearly defined and understood.

• Support the Gold Standard business units in requirement definition and ensuring these requirements are clearly communicated to the implementing vendor.

• Manage data migration and user acceptance testing.

• Ensure the quality, security, and compliance of the project deliverables and outputs, such as the system configuration, customization, integration, testing, documentation, and deployment.

• Provide technical and functional training and support to the project team and the end-users and ensure that they are able to use the ERP system effectively and efficiently.

The Consultant role will be based in Geneva Switzerland. Remote work is envisaged, but on-site presence is expected.

Required qualifications

The Consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:

• A master's degree or equivalent in business administration, information systems, computer science, engineering, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing and implementing ERP projects, preferably based on Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations.

• Proven experience in the nonprofit sector and their business processes and requirements.

• Strong technical and functional skills in the ERP system configuration, customization, integration, testing, documentation, and deployment.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders, such as the internal staff, the external vendor, and the end-users.

• Familiarity with Xero is a plus.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Relevant certifications such as MB-920, MB-310, MB-500, MB-700 are a plus.

Anticipated outputs:

The Consultant will be accountable for delivering the following outputs:

• A business process and requirements analysis report, outlining the current and future state of the company's operations and how they align with the ERP system functionalities.

• A project plan and schedule, detailing the scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, risks, and dependencies of the project.

• A project status report, providing regular updates on the progress, issues, and challenges of the project and the proposed solutions and corrective actions. The project status report shall also include budget monitoring.

• A quality assurance and compliance report, verifying that the project deliverables and outputs meet the agreed specifications and quality standards.

• A training and support plan and materials, outlining the technical and functional training and support activities for the project team and the end-users.

CLOSING DATE AND APPLICATIONS

Please submit your complete application no later than 6 September 2024 18:00 CET. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Successful applicants must provide at least two client references.

Please note that you must be eligible to work as a consultant in Switzerland.