Carbon Project Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Project Advisory & Development: Lead the development of projects that generate high-integrity carbon offsets in strict accordance with international frameworks such as Verra (VCS) and Gold Standard.
• Technical Assessment: Evaluate the carbon sequestration or reduction potential of new concepts conducting rigorous feasibility assessments for emerging project ideas.
• Strategic Support: Oversee the monitoring reporting and verification (MRV) processes to ensure the successful issuance of carbon credits.
• Subject Matter Leadership: Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in specialized areas including Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Water Stewardship and Methane Emission Reduction/Avoidance.
• Industry Engagement: Represent Anthesis at industry events delivering presentations and fostering knowledge-sharing to position the firm at the forefront of the carbon market.

• Market Intelligence: Gain a sophisticated understanding of how carbon finance serves as a catalyst for impactful large-scale climate projects.
• End-to-End Project Lifecycle: Master the technical commercial and regulatory complexities of setting up and operating global carbon assets.
• Global Collaboration: Work within a truly international context collaborating with expert teams across the Anthesis network to deliver localized impact on a global scale.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• Educational Background: A bachelors or masters degree in applied sciences Environmental Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Linguistic Excellence: Full professional proficiency in English (written and oral). Fluency in Dutch Spanish French or Portuguese is highly advantageous and will be considered a distinct asset.

• Professional Experience: Up to 3 years of relevant experience in carbon markets or environmental project management.
• Carbon Standards & Lifecycle: Foundational knowledge of international frameworks such as Verra (VCS) and Gold Standard. Experience with the PDD (Project Design Document) cycleincluding validation monitoring and verificationis highly desirable.
• Analytical Toolkit: Proven ability in GIS/Remote Sensing and data analytics.
• Quantitative Rigor: Strong proficiency in statistics and number crunching to support carbon potential assessments.
• Social Impact: A genuine interest in stakeholder engagement and the socio-economic dimensions of climate projects.

• Strategic Problem-Solving: A creative entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to overcoming complex challenges.
• Adaptability: The ability to rapidly synthesize new concepts and pivot in response to evolving project requirements or market shifts.
• Collaborative Spirit: A commitment to fostering a positive inclusive and high-performing team environment.
• Operational Excellence: Exceptional time management skills and the autonomy to prioritize high-value tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive drive to stay at the forefront of the sustainability sector and carbon offset innovations.

Job Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with collaborate with and learn from sustainability SMEs who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with education experience and skills
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP) an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Cooperative supportive and open working atmosphere.