Manager Carbon Projects

About the role :- Varaha ClimateAg is seeking a highly motivated Carbon Projects Manager to manage carbon emissions reduction and removal projects focused on ARR/agroforestry. The position requires experience and interest in designing and managing carbon projects including the drafting of Project Design Documents (PDDs), technical project design, and guiding projects through the
validation and verification process. The position requires excellent analytical skills, strong writing skills, practical business thinking, and an understanding of social science methods. Prior experience development of carbon projects for Nature-based solutions is mandatory.

Responsibilities :-

• Lead the implementation of ARR/agroforestry carbon projects end-to-end
  Identify viable project opportunities and manage internal resources to finalise and execute projects. Prepare project idea notes (PINs), work on the assessment, design, and development of specific project design elements, such as e.g. permanence, additionality, or environmental impact assessment. Manage all ongoing projects documentation including monitoring plans, Project Design Documents (PDDs), and monitoring reports. Development and implementation of the processes needed for successful project development, such as public consultation process, data collection, and sampling in collaboration with the Science and Tech team. Manage due diligence, auditor queries, registry communication where needed along with contractual negotiations, and validation, verification. Understanding the methodologies available on the registries and developing projects based on that.

Qualifications :-

• 3+ years experience managing nature-based carbon projects, including implementation and certification.
  Experience designing and managing carbon offset projects, including the drafting of PDDs, for the voluntary carbon market. Knowledgeable in global standards/protocols/markets for Voluntary markets. Familiarity with carbon emissions reductions verification methodologies and standards. A demonstrated knack for Project Management and Implementation in the sustainability space Proven ability to manage complex projects and manage successful teams. History of collaboration with primary actors in the carbon sector, including implementers, technical advisors, and certification standards. Excellent verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences.

What we offer

Join a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (ESOP)
• Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup
• Support for learning professional development
• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this venture, then we would love to know your story, write to us at careers@varahaag.com

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