FORLIANCE initiates, finances, creates and manages robust nature-based climate projects and integrates them into sustainability strategies with our clients to achieve their Net Zero Carbon targets. Together with our global partners, and our 30+ team members in ten countries, we strive to create intact forests and ecosystems that positively impact our climate, biodiversity and human well-being. We offer companies effective solutions for climate protection by developing individual climate protection strategies which include the calculation of GHG emissions, recommendations on how to reduce carbon footprints and/or advice on insetting/offsetting through certified climate protection projects. To support our team’s mission to proactively promote climate protection, we are looking for a
Natural Carbon Project Expert
Your tasks
- Sourcing and assessment (including financial due diligence) of Natural Carbon Projects (REDD+, A/R, Blue Carbon etc.)
- Elaboration of project design documents, project implementation, and support of carbon certification cycles
- Responsible management of our existing project portfolio to meet the credit demand of our corporate clients in quality and quantity
- Gathering intelligence about market trends, relevant regulation and policies
Your profile
- University degree in economics, resource management, forestry, agriculture or related field
- At least 3 years professional experience in sustainable land use and carbon markets
- Proven experience of simultaneous management of different projects in an international team
- Experience in the preparation of business and financial plans for natural carbon projects or similar (e.g. renewable energy)
- Fluent in English and Spanish or French, additional languages are an advantage
- Willingness to travel
- Professional experience in Latin America, Africa or South-East Asia is an advantage
What we offer
- Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
- Exciting field of work at the interface between business and climate protection
- A casual work environment with impact
- A comprehensive introduction to our team and processes while providing the space to develop your own solutions – new ideas are expressly welcome
- Remote work possible if preferred
- Regular training and capacity building
The position is entitled as full-time. The contract can be structured as a freelance or permanent position depending on the circumstances. Workplace in the European Union preferred / Latin America possible. Starting date as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application in English with CV, a description of your expertise & salary expectation via e-mail to jobs@forliance.com