Equitable Carbon Markets Specialist, Article 6 Catalyst

TNC Asia Pacific is building a pipeline of high-integrity Nature Based Solutions and carbon projects to be supported by a new Singapore-based team. We are investing in feasibility assessments and transaction readiness to originate and accelerate high-quality nature-based carbon projects in Asia Pacific and beyond including a particular focus on Article 6-aligned nature-based projects in countries with Singapore implementation agreements.

The Equitable Carbon Markets Specialist ensures that carbon markets deliver fair and inclusive benefits for Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLCs) advancing climate and social justice. This role will apply best-practice social safeguards to TNCs Article 6 Catalyst (A6C) a new program of work designed to help countries access high-integrity carbon finance under the Paris Agreement. The Accelerator aims to strengthen enabling environments build institutional capacity and catalyze investment in nature-based mitigation aligned with Article 6 principles. The Specialist also supports other priority nature-based solutions projects within Asia-Pacific as appropriate.

The role is a 3-year fixed term to be based in Singapore. There is no sponsorship for relocation or support for immigration or visa processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Equitable Carbon Market Specialist serves as the Article 6 Catalysts lead advisor on social integrity in carbon projects ensuring projects meet best-practice standards for rights participation and fairness. They lead the design and implementation of community engagement strategies governance structures benefit-sharing models frameworks and tools and grievance mechanisms that empower communities and uphold Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). They track and/or assess market standards governmental policies and decisions and the practices of other stakeholders concerning social aspects of carbon projects. The role also advises on risk management and safeguards ensuring equitable outcomes alongside climate impact.

As well as serving as the main technical resource for equitable outcomes the Specialist supports management of critical partners fundraising efforts communications and monitoring. They advise TNC communications marketing and philanthropic staff on the social impacts of carbon market projects and help ensure that TNCs internal and external communications accurately reflect the strategy and conservation goals.

The role reports to the Associate Director for Climate Strategy Asia-Pacific with day-to-day supervision through the A6C Project Manager in Singapore in alignment with an agreed team structure. This role will collaborate with both TNC staff globally and partner organizations to bring promising ideas to fruition helping to address the triple crises of climate change biodiversity loss and equitable development.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

The Equitable Carbon Markets Specialist will be an authority on IPLC dimensions of Nature based carbon projects providing oversight guidance and support to projects to meet and maintain required social standards and safeguards. They will:

• Social Safeguards & Governance: Ensure projects comply with internal and external social standards (e.g. TNC Human Rights Principles Voluntary Carbon Market standards) implement and monitor robust safeguards.

• Community Engagement: Design and oversee FPIC processes consultation plans and culturally appropriate engagement strategies.

• Benefit Sharing & Grievance Mechanisms: Develop governance structures and benefit-sharing models that deliver fair and equitable outcomes; establish grievance mechanisms aligned with best practice.

• Training and Communication: Deliver training and tools to strengthen social integrity in carbon projects for TNC teams and partners. Deliver communication materials for community consultation processes.

• Policy & Legal Analysis: Analyze legal and policy frameworks on tenure governance and resource rights to inform project design.

• Data & Monitoring: Guide social data collection and analysis; monitor to ensure adaptive management capture of metrics and continuous improvement.

• Thought Leadership: Undertake research provide recommendations and share learnings to advance TNCs agenda for equitable carbon markets globally as well as intersectional issues including human wellbeing and resilience/ adaptation concepts.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with IPLCs NGOs governments and private sector partners to co-design solutions. Communicate effectively with external partners and stakeholders with responsibility for working with substantial project and organizational risks.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate social risks; ensure adherence to TNC safeguards and high-integrity standards.

• Communications: Advise internal and external communications teams to accurately reflect social outcomes and community benefits.

• Judgement: Act independently and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems. Demonstrate sensitivity and integrity when working across complex challenges.

• May involve domestic and international travel of 20% or more.

Want to help save the planet Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy Asia Pacific region has been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea the Asia Pacific program is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Asia Pacific program unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated capable individual interested in joining the worlds leading conservation organization!

• Bachelors degree in community conservation natural resource management international development or related field and 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience applying social safeguards and rights-based approaches to complex carbon projects or strategic initiatives at different stages of development (including project planning initiation implementation monitoring and closing) in an unstructured environment.

• Experience researching critically analyzing and evaluating information from divergent sources and synthesizing into actionable recommendations for strategy and action.

• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.

Desired Qualifications

• Deep understanding of community-based natural resource management and rights-based conservation approaches.

• Experience achieving and maintaining FPIC in communities on conservation issues.

• Knowledge of carbon market standards and their social requirements (e.g. Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard Plan Vivo Verified Carbon Standard).

• Ability to navigate complex social dynamics and deliver practical solutions that uphold integrity.

• Experience in partnership development with NGOs community groups and government agencies.

• Strong collaboration skills political savvy and ability to work in a matrixed organization.

• Multilingual skills and multi-cultural experience are appreciated.

• Written and verbal fluency in English.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring:

Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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