Carbon offset, carbon neutrality and net zero initiatives are gaining momentum in all our geographical areas. The voluntary market is growing rapidly as well as the demand for voluntary offsetting. On the compliance side, regional and sectorial regulations are escalating as well. Project development demand is growing, with increased interest in carbon sequestration and removals.

In this context, we are currently looking for a Community-based Project Officer within the Project Development and Management (PDM) team of the Nature Based Solutions Business Unit. He/She will report to the Community-based Manager.

The Project Officer supports the development of new carbon sequestration or removal projects, supervises their implementation during the investment phase and ensures their monitoring during all the carbon credits crediting period.

Main responsibilities include:

-          Appraisal of opportunities potential: partners due diligence, carbon sequestration estimation, economic feasibility, legal and regulatory context analysis.

-          Development and structuring of the project: business plan elaboration, implementation process and technical relevance approval, organizational set-up, contractual agreements negotiation, environmental and social impact assessment, carbon standard documentation writing and registration under international ICROA recognized carbon standards (VERRA and GS mostly)

-          Implementation follow-up and monitoring: budget use control, implementation follow-up, MRV processes under the standards, carbon credits issuance and transfer, monitoring report preparation.

Required competencies and experience for the position:

-          Confirmed sectorial background and technical expertise.

-          Experience carbon offset methodologies (VERRA, GS, etc.) and the associated documentation (PDD and MRV).

-          At least 2 years of relevant working experience in project development and/or in developing countries.

-          Proficiency in budget elaboration and monitoring.

-          Good verbal and written communication skills.

-          Fluent in English.

-          Available for regular on-field trips.

-          Autonomous and proactive.

-          Agile and committed team-worker.