Job Vacancies at BURN

About the Role:
Interested experts should be able to demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Gold Standard for Global Goals (“Gold Standard”) carbon certification methodologies (mandatory experience in carbon asset development/certification / technical & or methodological reviews for Improved Cookstove projects under the GS methodology TPDDTEC V.3.1 & V.4.0)
• UNFCCC mechanisms (CDM & Article 6.4 mechanism), rules and certification procedures. Demonstrable experience in carbon asset development/certification / technical & or methodological reviews for Improved Cookstove projects under the CDM methodologies AMS-II. G, AMS-I.E preferred
• A demonstrable track record in end-to-end certification of carbon credits – for carbon asset development experts and or a demonstrable track record of GHG certification under the VCM as lead auditor for 3+ years
• Nature-based & Carbon removal certification methodologies are preferred, not mandatory
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

The nominated experts will:

• Compute and draft technical attestations, emissions reduction computations, technical deviations, methodology reviews and draft methodologies for VCM & Compliance / Article 6 markets on a need-to-need basis.
• Participate in technical meetings related to the design and certification of BURN’s varied carbon asset portfolio
• Prepare technical input through official comments and contributions to BURN’s position papers and publications
• Report to and liaise with the responsible BURN Lead Carbon Technical Experts

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Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maximize carbon credit sales revenue, across the scope of carbon credit sales and carbon services sales.  
• Carbon Sales – monetize our carbon credits, by building a functional sales desk to service voluntary and compliance markets, both through direct and indirect channels 
• Carbon Services – maximize BURN’s success in winning long-lead-time deals with strategic global partners, resulting in high-value, carbon services partnerships signed.  
• Build an effective origination engine to maintain a full, high-conversion pipeline of leads.  
• Service delivery and risk mitigation on closed deals, ensuring all obligations are met and expectations are exceeded.  
• Build and refine processes, systems and team structure to support the successful and efficient achievement of both deal origination and account management across all three verticals.  
• Define and own our sales pitch, tailoring each value proposition into an impactful offering that resonates with our ideal target audience for our suite of products and services.  
• Identify key target audiences and ideal channels to reach them. Subsequently, drive the design and execution of effective campaigns and storytelling to meet our visibility and commercial objectives.  
• Spearheaded communications and engagement, including tracking the effectiveness of different approaches to continuously refine our overall strategy. 
• Team management. Lead the geographically dispersed carbon investment, carbon sales and carbon marketing teams in achieving their objectives. Streamline processes and systems to ensure the department functions optimally.  
• Reporting/Forecasting. Produce regular analytical reports and ad-hoc research papers on key partnerships, business development updates, and market landscape, as well as monthly forecasting and reporting for distribution activities   
• Synthesize market intelligence to inform strategic direction for carbon across the board  

Skills and Experience  

• 5+ years of Senior-level Commercial experience in the carbon industry.  
• Operational and strategic leadership experience 
• Demonstrated success and achievements in new business development; proven record in identifying and onboarding new partnerships that helped a company achieve its strategic goals.  
• Experience with Marketing, Communications, Branding etc is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team.  
• Mature, highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple country offices and departments. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply