Sistema Biobolsa is looking for a Carbon Technical Specialist to join our team in Nairobi. This role is responsible for ensuring that Sistema.bio’s carbon projects are technically robust, compliant with the latest carbon standards, and grounded in conservative, science-based methodologies. Your work will support the successful certification of projects and the timely issuance of high-integrity carbon credits.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring Methodological Integrity: Ensure all carbon projects follow the latest approved methodologies and apply conservative, science-based emission reduction factors.
Supporting Certification Processes: Support regional teams in the certification and verification of carbon projects, including leading technical discussions with auditors and carbon standards bodies.
Preparing Project Documentation: Develop emission reduction (ER) estimates and prepare project Design Documents (PDDs and MADDs) for certification and authorization processes.
Overseeing Technical Quality: Review the technical work produced by external consultants to ensure accuracy, robustness, and full methodological compliance.
Conducting Technical Analysis: Analyze carbon methodologies and emission reduction models, including conducting sensitivity analyses to identify key parameters and risks.
Tracking Methodological Updates: Monitor developments in carbon standards and methodologies and implement updates to keep projects aligned with evolving requirements.
Advising Internal Stakeholders: Communicate methodological updates and their implications for Sistema.bio’s carbon portfolio and operations.
Strengthening Monitoring Systems: Support baseline and monitoring campaigns by advising on sampling approaches, reviewing dMRV data, and improving internal processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental policy/studies, engineering, economics, public policy, or a related field.
Experience in Carbon Markets: 5+ years working on carbon projects under standards such as Gold Standard, VERRA, CDM, or similar mechanisms.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of carbon methodologies, emissions accounting, and relevant scientific literature (e.g. IPCC).
Project Documentation: Experience preparing technical documents such as PDDs, MADDs, and ER sheets.
Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and modelling skills to analyze emission reduction models and project data.
Project Management: Ability to manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results under tight timelines.
Employment Details
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Remote work within Africa may be considered for exceptional candidates).
Work Model: Hybrid work model.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Sistema Biobolsa recruitment portal at sistemaaccount.bamboohr.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the following link: Sistema Biobolsa Application Portal. This will redirect you to the Sistema Biobolsa recruitment system on sistemaaccount.bamboohr.com.
