Director - ESG - Carbon Industry - IIT/NIT/BITS

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our carbon markets team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the regulated and voluntary carbon markets, project origination, and the major voluntary carbon registries (Verra, Gold Standard, etc). Expertise in REDD+ project development, Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) applications, and a strong passion for leveraging innovative technologies to drive the carbon market forward. This position offers an exciting opportunity to pioneer advances in the carbon market in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties :

- Oversee and manage all aspects of carbon project origination, development, and management.

- Establish and maintain relationships with key carbon market stakeholders, including project developers, carbon exchanges, and corporations managing forestry assets.

- Lead engagements with regulated and voluntary carbon registries, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and protocols.

- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the carbon management team, offering guidance, coaching, and leadership to team members.

Qualifications :

- Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in the carbon markets, with a focus on project origination and management.

- Extensive experience working with major regulatory and voluntary carbon registries such as Verra and Gold Standard.

- Proven track record in REDD+ project development.

- Demonstrated experience with MRV applications.

- Passionate about harnessing technology to drive innovation in the carbon market.

- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

- Consulting experience in Tier 1 organisation and carbon industry is preferable

- ESG Experience is a must

Interpersonal Skills :

- Excellent communication skills to rationally explain, explore and discuss climate issues.

- Confidence to present information to various stakeholders, lead client workshops and represent the company at industry events.

- Ability to build professional relationships.

- Flexibility to work under pressure, responding to project & programme demand.

- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to enable you to think outside the box.

- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills for analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data, carrying out research, writing reports and making recommendations.

- Effective written, oral communication skills.

- Ability to work under pressure stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours.

- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.

Education Qualifications :

- Post graduate Degree in Business Management or Sustainability Management

- Undergraduate Degree in Engineering from a Tier I Institute (preferable)