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Biodiversity Specialist


Job Location:

Köln - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your tasks
Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams have been growing exponentially over the past three years.

To strengthen our Climate Strategy and Carbon Market team our team of experts is looking forward to welcoming you as a Biodiversity Specialist at our headquarters inCologne.

In this role you will play an important part in strengthening Meo Carbon Solutions expertise on biodiversity-related topics. You will develop in-depth knowledge of biodiversity assessment and biodiversity crediting and provide specialised support to our teams and projects. Your work will contribute understanding and assessing biodiversity risks and opportunities and to explore the potential of biodiversity co-benefits in carbon farming and other sustainability projects (e.g. carbon crediting projects).

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Workcompany with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be
  • Conducting biodiversity risk assessments and supporting biodiversity credit feasibility studies
  • Analysing biodiversity co-benefits in carbon farming and other sustainability projects (e.g. carbon crediting projects)
  • Contributing to the implementation of the ongoing projects (e.g. EU LIFE Horizon)
  • Developing and maintaining specialised knowledge on biodiversity assessment and biodiversity crediting
  • Contributing to the continuous development of Meo Carbon Solutions expertise and services in the field of biodiversity
  • Supporting the team in research-related tasks and the development of new approaches and solutions focused but not limited to bioversity
  • Supporting project teams with biodiversity-related technical expertise and analyses
  • Preparing presentations reports and other project-related materials
Your profile
  • University degree in Agriculture Natural Resource Management Environmental Sciences Ecology or a similar relevant field
  • At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in biodiversity assessment or biodiversity crediting (salary range depending on experience and qualifications)
  • Very good knowledge of biodiversity-related legislation strategies and reporting frameworks
  • High understanding of sustainability certification systems and standards
  • Very good understanding of relevant EU legislation frameworks and strategies
  • Knowledge of the EU Carbon Farming and Carbon Removals framework and EU Nature Credit Roadmap is an asset
  • Excellent analytical and research skills combined with a high level of attention to detail
  • Very good communication copywriting and presentation skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a clear and understandable way
  • Willingness to take initiative and contribute to the further development of our biodiversity-related activities and more in general to our sustainability services portfolio
  • Very good English skills (at least C1 written and spoken) are a must good German language skills (at least B2 written and spoken) preferred
  • Flexibility in addressing new topics not necessarily solely focused on biodiversity but covering also Regenerative Agriculture
Why us
We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us we offer:

Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity Summer Team Event Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH 4C Services GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services ClimatePal and TYC
  • The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan
  • Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
  • Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
  • We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance
  • Hybrid set-up
  • 4 weeks remote workat a place of choice (after probation)
  • Flexible working hours and trust based working time
  • 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve New Years Eve Carnival Monday)
  • Sabbatical options

Financial benefits
  • A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus schemebased on performance

Wellness Programs
  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Health weekspromoting healthy habits in personal and professional life
Ready to join our team
Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age race gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.
About us
ISCC International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable sustainable deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass biogenic wastes and residues non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCCs tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.To date ISCC holds more than 15800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated supportive and highly motivated professionals atISCC come from a variety of backgrounds which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.


Required Experience:

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