Carbon Specialist

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profile Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Carbon Carbon (Inventory) 30%
    • Oversee corporate carbon accounting to track Scope 1 2 and 3 emissions in line with international standards (GHG Protocol SBTi ISO 14064).
    • Develop and execute the companys carbon transition roadmap including verification & integrating it across operations and supply chains and
    • Coordinate validation of methodologies and alignment of internal systems with evolving regulations and frameworks (e.g. EU CSRD SBTi emerging carbon regulations).
  • Product Footprint 40%
    • Oversee product carbon footprint assessments led by the Data Analyst leading methodology developments around IMPACT carbon survey design developing manuals & training materials and capacity building team members.
    • Oversee the verification and ongoing validation of the Sucafina Product Footprint Tool ensuring methodological rigor and transparency.
    • Conduct assessment of potential carbon measurement tools to track progress.
      • Guide the formalization and deployment of the carbon forecasting methodology integrating models developed by Global Agronomy Manager and ensuring consistency across origins.
      • Conduct comparative assessments of MEO and other frameworks (e.g. CFT) analyzing migration effort and cost implications.
      •  Drive capacity building through manuals training and knowledge sharing on carbon footprint methodologies and data quality checks.
    • Client-Focused Carbon Solutions (30%)
      • Design and support client-focused carbon services including carbon footprint assessments and decarbonization pathways in conjunction with the Global Agronomy Manager.
      • Develop carbon insetting and offsetting strategies tailored to client needs.
      • Collaborate with commercial teams to integrate carbon-related value propositions into customer offerings.
    • Lead engagement with certification bodies and verification standards to verify projects (identify standards and methodologies timelines-effort-cost and execute implementation).

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Science Sustainability data science quantitative agronomy or similar fields. Masters degree would be a plus.

Experience

Minimum 5 years in carbon management or climate solutions preferably in agriculture or coffee.

Technical Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies (GHG Protocol IPCC Guidelines SBTi).
  • Strong expertise in carbon project development and financing.
  • Experience with carbon verification and certification processes (Gold Standard Verra etc.).
  • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture and regenerative farming practices.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop actionable climate solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to work across teams (e.g. sourcing commercial sustainability).
  • Effective communication and client engagement skills to translate technical concepts into business opportunities.
  • Able to work independently and happy to work at distance with colleagues from around the world

Languages

English mandatory.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesCarbon Carbon (Inventory) 30%Oversee corporate carbon accounting to track Scope 1 2 and 3 emissions in line with international standards (GHG Protocol SBTi ISO 14064).Develop and execute the companys carbon transition roadmap including verification & integra...
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