Carbon Impact Officer

Définition de poste

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Carbon Impact Officer based in Paris with strong technical expertise and hands-on experience. Reporting to the Head of Carbon, you will support Project Managers globally in designing and implementing high-quality projects that promote sustainable farming, engage local communities, and restore ecosystems. This role is key in ensuring impact reporting and requires a collaborative mindset to engage both internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Key responsibilities include managing carbon offset certification and overseeing the following areas:

1. Carbon impact modelling: whether it is a rural energy or a nature-based project, you will perform ex-ante carbon sequestration / removal assessments that will inform our investments.
2. Carbon offset certification: ensure all carbon projects meet certification prerequisites, including listing, registration, PDD drafting, monitoring, and managing auditor visits.
3. Coaching Project Managers and implementing partners: provide guidance to Project Managers and implementing partners on carbon processes to ensure they meet carbon goals.
4. Innovation & market intelligence: stay updated on trends in voluntary carbon markets, helping the company navigate changes and adopt new technologies and methodologies.
5. Stakeholder relationship management: manage relationships with key stakeholders (offset standards, carbon consultants, NGOs) to foster strong partnerships.
6. Continuous improvement: proactively propose solutions and ideas to improve internal processes and organizational performance.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education: relevant degree (e.g., Environmental Science, Sustainability, Forestry, or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in carbon impact assessment, project management, or sustainability, with hands-on experience in carbon offset certification.
• Technical background: experience in using remote-sensing and GIS tools is a strong plus. Expertise in forestry, agroforestry, and managing carbon offset projects from nature-based solutions is a must.
• Carbon standards knowledge: familiarity with carbon standards (Verra, GS, Plan Vivo, etc.) and their methodologies.
• Languages: fluent in English (French and Spanish or Portuguese are a strong plus).

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS :

• Carbon impact modelling: expertise in conducting ex-ante assessments of carbon sequestration/removal to inform investment and project strategies.
• Carbon Offset certification knowledge: in-depth understanding of the certification process, ensuring compliance with standards (e.g., Verra, GS) and successful project certification.
• Problem-solving & operational efficiency: ability to navigate challenges, optimize workflows, and ensure the smooth execution of carbon projects within time and resource constraints.
• Adaptability & team collaboration: comfortable working in dynamic, multicultural teams, contributing to a positive team culture and adapting to changing environments
• Stakeholder relationship management: strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration and operational success

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• Permanent position based in Paris or nearby.
• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Travel expected 3-4 times a year.