About Us Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for climate action. We are carbon market specialists and a go-to partner for every stage of the net zero journey. With over 25 years of industry experience and fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, we have made it our mission to urgently ensure a thriving future for all life on earth. We do this by providing an end-to-end service that delivers high-quality, thoroughly vetted climate projects which reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity. Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e. What Sets Us Apart Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient. Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious. Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed. Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative. THE ROLE We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Community Engagement Officer to join our team on a secondment basis, working closely with our Project Implementing Partner in Madhya Pradesh, India in a large-scale community-based afforestation project. The project aims to plant approximately 12 million trees on community and private farmer land and is in its 3rd year of plantation. The Community Engagement Officer will be instrumental in training project partner delivering successful stakeholder engagement initiatives, this will require frequent travel throughout our project boundary to project sites and communities. The role will be responsible for supporting our project partner with community engagement and data reporting. Responsibilities Community Outreach: Develop and implement strategies to engage local communities in the afforestation project. Organize and participate in community meetings, workshops, and events to raise awareness and encourage participation. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with local government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure the project's goals align with community needs and expectations. Educational/Communication Programs Create and deliver educational/communication programs about the benefits of afforestation and sustainable practices to community members. Monitoring And Reporting Track and report on community engagement activities and their impact on the project. Provide regular updates to Climate Impact Partners team. Conflict/Grievance Resolution Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise within the community related to the project. Documentation Maintain accurate records of all community interactions, engagement activities, and project impacts (through Kobo forms, field registers, project dashboard, etc.). Document success stories and lessons learned to be shared with Climate Impact Partners and project partner. What We Are Looking For Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related fields. Proven experience in project coordination, liaising, outreach and community engagement, stakeholder engagement, good understanding of the local communities, experience of working with farmers and local government bodies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English, Hindi and/or local languages in M.P., to effectively engage with diverse community members and stakeholders. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with community members and stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Strong problem-solving skills to address community concerns and conflicts. Understanding of environmental conservation, afforestation, agro-forestry, and sustainable development principles. Strong proficiency in data management and analysis and high attention to details. High IT literacy, including good skills at MS Office suite like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Nice To Have's Experience working in rural development or with grassroots organizations in India. Knowledge of climate finance and carbon credit mechanisms. PERKS We partner with Velocity Global to offer you the best benefits and employment practices in your home location. Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous. Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare . Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact. Show more Show less

About Us Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for climate action. We are carbon market specialists and a go-to partner for every stage of the net zero journey. With over 25 years of industry experience and fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, we have made it our mission to urgently ensure a thriving future for all life on earth. We do this by providing an end-to-end service that delivers high-quality, thoroughly vetted climate projects which reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity. Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e. What Sets Us Apart Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient. Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious. Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed. Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative. THE ROLE We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Fundraising Officer to join our team on a secondment basis, working closely with our Project Implementing Partner in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Fundraising Officer will be instrumental in securing funding for critical water infrastructure projects, such as drip irrigation systems, checks dams, farm ponds, gabion structures, community ponds, borewells, and other community-based water solutions. This includes identifying and securing support through grants, as well as developing corporate sponsorship opportunities. This role requires expertise in grant writing, corporate engagement, a strong understanding of water management and infrastructure projects, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities Grant Writing and Fundraising : Research, identify, and pursue relevant grant opportunities from national and international donors. Prepare high-quality, persuasive grant proposals tailored to funders’ priorities and guidelines. Collaborate with the Project Implementing Partner to gather technical, financial, and contextual information for grant applications. Leverage Government Schemes Research, identify, and pursue relevant Government schemes that are alignment with the mission and goals of water conservation. Prepare high-quality, persuasive proposals to leverage such schemes. Maintain strong relationships with Government agencies, providing regular updates on project progress and outcomes. Corporate Sponsorship Development Identify and engage potential corporate sponsors who align with the mission and goals of the water infrastructure projects. Develop tailored sponsorship proposals and partnership agreements to attract corporate support. Maintain strong relationships with corporate sponsors, providing regular updates on project progress and outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, funding organizations, and corporate partners. Represent Climate Impact Partners and the project in meetings, presentations, and networking events. Project Documentation Develop comprehensive project proposals, budgets, and impact reports that align with donor and sponsor expectations. What We Are Looking For Qualifications, Skills and Experience Proven experience in grant writing and fundraising, including success in securing corporate sponsorships and leveraging Government schemes. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related fields. Strong knowledge of water infrastructure projects and water harvesting strcutures, including drip irrigation systems, dams, and community water management initiatives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling written content in English. Familiarity with the funding landscape, including government grants, international NGOs, private foundations, philanthropic grants, and corporate sponsorships. Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and community-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Nice to have's Proficiency in Hindi and/or local languages of Madhya Pradesh. Experience working in rural development or with grassroots organizations in India. Knowledge of climate finance and carbon credit mechanisms. PERKS We partner with Velocity Global to offer you the best benefits and employment practices in your home location. Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous. Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare . Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact. Show more Show less

Location: Chattarpur or Nowgong in Madhya Pradesh, India THE ROLE Climate Impact Partners, a leading provider of high-quality carbon credit programmes, is looking for an Outreach and MRV Manager to join our Carbon Project Delivery team. This is a secondment position supporting our project partners based in Madhya Pradesh, India to deliver a large-scale community-based afforestation project. The project aims to plant approximately 12 million trees on community and private farmer land and is in its 2nd year of plantation. Climate Impact Partners makes and manages long term investments in development projects in return for verified emissions reductions (VERs). We work closely with project implementation partners who implement project activities on the ground, bringing our expertise and oversight to ensure that projects are designed, setup, and managed to deliver the expected volume of high-integrity VERs and other impacts. The projects are predominantly nature-based solutions projects in emerging markets. Our project partners range from local NGOs to private companies. The role is based in Madhya Pradesh State, India, as a MRV & Nursery Officer, will be reporting to Climate Impact Partners whilst supporting our project partner and Climate Impact Partners in project coordination. The role has 2 main areas of responsibility: coordinating the digital monitoring, reporting and verification (dMRV) & Nursery Operations Management. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing systems to monitor, report, and verify the progress and impact of afforestation activities. This would involve management of a field team, regular contact with project partners, stakeholders and multiple visits to each of the project sites. Development of high-trust, productive relationship with the project implementation partner, and local community stakeholders is critical to enable successful navigation of challenges throughout the project lifecycle. The role would also oversee the development, daily operations and quality control of our nursery, producing 1 million high-quality saplings annually. This is critical to the success of our large-scale agroforestry project, aiming to plant around 12 million trees over seven years across community and private land. The role will be responsible to implement best practices in sapling production, supervise nursery staff, and ensure high standards for sapling quality, health, and survival, addressing challenges in nursery operations, planting practices, and maintenance. Responsibilities Monitoring, Reporting and Verification MRV System And Databases Manage the delivery of project reporting through smart phones and Climate Impact Partners systems such as Kobo to achieve project goals, KPIs and milestones. Manage and maintain databases of all the data submissions. Ensure consistent and robust record keeping for internal and external audit purposes. Manage an MRV team to ensure regular on-ground monitoring and reporting. This would also include training the team for effective monitoring. Data Collection And Analysis Collect data on pre-plantation, during plantation and post plantation activities. Collect data on tree planting, growth rates, maintenance checks and survival rates with the help of the field MRV team and through Kobo forms. Analyse data to assess the accuracy and quality and report findings. Analyse and check the documents, land records, etc submitted through Kobo forms. Reporting Provide timely and accurate reporting to Climate Impact Partners staff as instructed. Coordinate with project partner to ensure regular project reporting to Climate Impact Partners. Verification Conduct field visits to verify data accuracy and ensure compliance with MRV protocols and operational SOPs are being implemented by the partner Work with third-party auditors/agencies to validate MRV reports and ensure transparency. Capacity Building Train project MRV team and local stakeholders on MRV tools and Kobo forms. Nursery Oversight Nursery Operations Oversee the delivery of the nursery expansion plans as agreed by Climate Impact Partners to include site expansion, irrigation implementation, shade netting installation, composting development and creation of seed drying areas Oversee daily nursery activities completed by Haritika nursery team, including watering, weeding, soil preparation, and sapling care. Coordinate the annual production cycle to meet the target of 1 million saplings for 2025 planting season, ensuring adequate staffing and resource allocation. Lead and train nursery workers on best practices, safety, and quality standards in sapling production. Quality Control And Sapling Health Implement rigorous quality control measures to monitor sapling health, root development, and resilience. Oversee soil amendments, including the use of organic manure, vermicompost, and soil tests to ensure nutrient-rich media for sapling growth. Establish and maintain a pest and disease monitoring system, training staff to detect and manage issues promptly. Resource And Inventory Management Manage inventory for seeds, soil amendments, pesticides, and sapling containers; ensure timely procurement and efficient use of resources. Monitor spending to ensure that nursery operations stay within budget and resources are utilized effectively. Infrastructure And Facility Oversight Ensure the polyhouse and shade nets are used effectively to regulate temperature and protect sensitive saplings. Supervise the use of drip and fogger systems, water tanks, and rainwater harvesting to optimize water use and reduce wastage. Reporting And Data Collection Provide regular updates on sapling production targets, quality metrics, and resource use to the Project Manager. Maintain detailed records of sapling survival rates, growth progress, pest management activities, and maintenance needs to inform continuous improvement. Project Coordination Work closely with the Climate Impact Partners India Carbon Project Manager to ensure oversight and effective coordination of project activities, whilst providing regular updates and reports from the field to Climate Impact Partners delivery team. Establish and maintain good communication and working relationship with the project partners and stakeholders Coordinate with project implementation team and relevant stakeholders, providing support as and when required. Facilitating site visits for prospective investors, auditors, etc. and Climate Impact Partners team as required. Education WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Masters’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field. Experience Minimum of 5 years in project coordination, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), nursery management, agroforestry, or horticulture, preferably in large-scale production settings. Required Skills Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in sapling production practices, quality control, pest management, and soil management. Leadership: Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team. Experience in managing a team. Communication: Excellent communication and reporting skills, with attention to detail in documentation. Strong communications and writing skills in both Hindi and English languages. IT skills: High IT literacy, including good skills at MS Office suite like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address operational challenges, such as pest infestations or resource constraints. Attention to detail: Maintain high-quality standards for sapling production and health. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust nursery practices based on environmental conditions and project goals. Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the project. Application instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting large-scale agroforestry initiatives. PERKS We partner with Velocity Global to offer you the best benefits and employment practices in your home location. Some of our global benefits include: Remote working Generous annual leave Bonus scheme, subject to company and individual performance Summer Fridays (start your weekend early if you've finished everything on your to-do list) Working from Abroad (up to 4 weeks a year) Mental Health First Aiders LinkedIn Learning Licence and Professional Training Budgets Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous. Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare . Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact. Show more Show less

About Us Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for climate action. We are carbon market specialists and a go-to partner for every stage of the net zero journey. With over 25 years of industry experience and fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, we have made it our mission to urgently ensure a thriving future for all life on earth. We do this by providing an end-to-end service that delivers high-quality, thoroughly vetted climate projects which reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity. Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e. What Sets Us Apart Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient. Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious. Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed. Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative. THE ROLE As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the Panna Afforestation Project, a landmark initiative to restore native forests, capture carbon, and uplift rural communities in one of India’s most biodiverse yet climate-vulnerable regions. This is more than project management. It’s a chance to deliver meaningful climate action at scale, translating global net-zero commitments into tangible, measurable results. You'll lead every dimension of project execution, from high-stakes field logistics and contract oversight to budget management and stakeholder engagement. By working with cutting-edge digital tools, multidisciplinary teams, and mission-aligned partners, you’ll help shape a blueprint for nature-based solutions that are equitable, resilient, and transformative. Responsibilities Project Delivery, Planning & Execution Serve as the single point owner for the Panna afforestation project, accountable for on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery on behalf of Climate Impact Partners. Lead end-to-end project planning including detailed workplans, timelines, deliverables, and contingency planning in coordination with internal and partner teams. Design and implement SOPs and operational frameworks to guide field operations, track leading indicators, and ensure ecological and carbon outcomes are achieved. Track and report on project KPIs using digital tools, dashboards, and field data systems, enabling early identification of risks or delays. Lead adaptive project management practices that respond effectively to seasonal, regulatory, or logistical challenges in a dynamic environment. Contract Management & Commercial Oversight Serve as the in-country commercial lead, aligning execution with financial objectives and carbon delivery targets. Manage, negotiate, and monitor complex contracts with implementing partners and service providers, including scope changes, risk clauses, and performance metrics. Oversee invoice validation, payment schedules, and financial compliance to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with donor and client requirements. Lead procurement of additional infrastructure and services (e.g., water supply, logistics) in accordance with CIP and legal standards where required. Risk, Governance & Compliance Maintain a comprehensive risk register and mitigation strategy across operational, financial, ESG, and reputational domains. Ensure adherence to internal policies, international standards, and local regulatory requirements, including human rights, biodiversity, and community safeguards. Coordinate internal and third-party audits, supporting transparent governance and continuous improvement. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Represent Climate Impact Partners with external stakeholders at district, state, and community levels, ensuring constructive, mission-aligned relationships. Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and impact narratives for clients, donors, and partners that meet contractual and communication standards. Serve as client interface when required, offering insight, transparency, and responsiveness in collaboration with global client and technical teams. Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately five CIP staff members working across technical, commercial, and operational roles. Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and collaboration within the team and across implementing partners. Facilitate regular team retrospectives, feedback loops, and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence. What We Are Looking For Experience & Expertise Extensive project management experience, with a proven track record delivering complex, long-term development or infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs with field delivery components and budgets exceeding $10M. Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and management, especially with implementing partners or infrastructure vendors. Strong background in planning, budgeting, and risk management, with fluency in tools like Gantt charts, risk registers, and digital dashboards. Sector Knowledge Prior exposure to nature-based solutions, afforestation/reforestation, agriculture, environmental sustainability, or rural infrastructure strongly preferred. Familiarity with carbon project development, certification standards (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard), and monitoring practices is advantageous but not required. Geographic & Cultural Acumen Deep familiarity with operating in rural or semi-urban India; fluency in local languages or Hindi is a plus. Comfortable spending time in remote, field-based environments and navigating complex local stakeholder landscapes. Ability to travel 50% of the time. Leadership & Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, provide mentorship, and hold individuals accountable to clear goals and standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal client reports and presenting to external stakeholders. Tools & Technical Fluency Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), financial tracking tools, and data visualization dashboards. Experience working with mobile data collection, GIS, or remote sensing platforms is an advantage. Mindset & Attributes Highly organized, self-directed, and solutions-oriented. Able to balance long-term strategy with short-term execution realities. Committed to climate impact, social equity, and operational integrity. Strong alignment with our core values of ambition, innovation, service, and integrity, leading by example, uplifting others who do the same, and supporting teams through periods of change and growth. PERKS We partner with Velocity Global to offer you the best benefits and employment practices in your home location. Some of our global benefits include: Generous annual leave Summer Fridays (start your weekend early if you've finished everything on your to-do list) Mental Health First Aiders LinkedIn Learning Licence and Professional Training Budgets Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous. Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare . Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact. Show more Show less