Carbon Technical Specialist at Sistema Biobolsa

Your mission at Sistema.bio:

This role is responsible to ensure Sistema.bio’s carbon projects are technically robust, compliant with the latest carbon standards, and grounded in conservative, science-based methodologies supporting the successful certification of projects and the timely issuance of high-integrity carbon credits.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Ensuring methodological integrity: ensuring all carbon projects follow the latest approved methodologies and apply conservative, science-based emission reduction factors.
• Supporting certification processes: supporting regional teams in the certification and verification of carbon projects, including leading technical discussions with auditors and carbon standards bodies.
• Preparing project documentation: developing emission reduction (ER) estimates and preparing project Design Documents (PDDs and MADDs) for certification and authorization processes.
• Overseeing technical quality: reviewing the technical work produced by external consultants to ensure accuracy, robustness, and full methodological compliance.
• Conducting technical analysis: analyzing carbon methodologies and emission reduction models, including conducting sensitivity analyses to identify key parameters and risks.
• Tracking methodological updates: monitoring developments in carbon standards and methodologies and implementing updates to keep projects aligned with evolving requirements.
• Advising internal stakeholders: communicating methodological updates and their implications for Sistema.bio’s carbon portfolio and operations.
• Strengthening monitoring systems: supporting baseline and monitoring campaigns by advising on sampling approaches, reviewing dMRV data, and improving internal processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

More about YOU:

• 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.

Other important details:

• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Remote work within Africa may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• We offer a hybrid work model.
• Start date: as soon as possible.