Vacancies at BURN

About the role

• BURN is looking for a Senior Carbon Technical Manager who will be tasked with ensuring that BURN can achieve the delivery of high-integrity carbon credits on time, on the scope, and on budget by ensuring all carbon reports are prepared and submitted on time and in line with the relevant standard Requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ownership of BURN's carbon portfolio health – The SCTM shall be tasked with ensuring the integrity of all of BURN’s certified carbon credits across all GHG registries the assets have been certified. The SCTM shall be responsible for the management of the issuance delivery cycle, working with the director of Carbon Operations and respective BURN departments to ensure adherence to contractual and GHG registry obligations and requirements.
• Management of the Carbon Technical Teams. The SCTM shall be tasked with the development and execution of an Annual Plan which shall document the specific team assignments and certification work plan for all of BURN’s carbon assets. The Annual Plan shall take into consideration contracted and projected issuance delivery obligations, field conditions and strategic planning as well as other directives and inputs as defined by the Senior Management Team and communicated by the Director of Carbon Operations. The SCTM shall assign projects to SCTEs and SCTOs, setting reporting targets and reporting functions for the junior technical teams, QA/QC and other BURN internal customers. The SCTM shall be required to conduct regular appraisals for all direct reports and review the performance of junior carbon technical officers reporting to the SCTE and or SCTOs. The SCTM shall also be tasked with the management of all of BURN’s contracted carbon technical consultants. Accordingly, the SCTM shall also be required to provide quarterly reports on BURN's portfolio health carbon technical resource assessment and departmental efficiency to the Director of Carbon Operations and BURN’s senior management teams. This scope of work shall extend to all projects where BURN is contracted as a carbon asset technical consultant.
• Ownership of BURN’s commitment to the delivery of high-quality carbon projects. The SCTM shall work with BURN’s Carbon Policy and QA/QC teams to ensure that BURN's portfolio of projects is compliant with all methodological and industry-approved integrity benchmarks. These benchmarks include but are not limited to the ICVCM’s CCPs. The SCTM shall take the lead in reviewing and revising Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control and Quality Assurance plans and strategies for all carbon reporting (i.e. project design & monitoring documentation and GHG computations, field data collection mechanisms and reports). The STM shall be required to audit and revise all SOPs and training manuals related to the data collection and reporting mechanism. The SCTM shall be required to manage a schedule of internal audits, distinct from certification audits (i.e. validation and or verification audits), to ensure compliance with the approved integrity
• Information management – The SCTM shall work with the QA/QC officer to manage all carbon technical-related information management and access, including access to certified documentation and working with all internal customers to craft and provide technical responses and position statements for all carbon technical-related issues including but not limited to new methodologies, carbon principles and integrity review mechanisms, rating agencies, press and investor updates and or pitch meetings. The SCTM shall also be required to ensure that mechanisms are in place to ensure that BURN is updated on all applicable GHG methodology and rule changes. The SCTM shall review emergent trends in the VCM and forecast technical vulnerabilities and opportunities about BURN's corporate interests as a cookstove and carbon asset developer. The SCTM shall also be required to lead or participate in technical workshops, reviews and seminars as assigned by the Director of Carbon Operations. As a function of technical information management, the SCTM shall also be required to develop and or update investor update decks with respect to carbon certification methodologies, ER modelling and any other applicable topics as assigned by the Director of Carbon Operations. .
• Management of certification bodies and GHG registries. The SCTM shall oversee the day-to-day management of the interaction between BURN and contracted Validating and Verifying Bodies (VVBs), GHG Registries including but limited to the Gold Standard, VERRA, SustainCERT and the A.6.4 mechanism. The SCTM shall provide technical inputs to the procurement teams managing the selection and contracting of VVBs, at minimum providing a clear framework for the review of VVB certification credentials and performance reviews from BURN’s internal portfolio and from GHG-certified carbon projects.
• Oversee Training and capacity building. The SCTM shall be required to update BURN’s internal capacity-building module schedules and oversee the execution of the training modules. BURN is committed to the development of local carbon technical talent and the SCTM shall be charged with the execution of this strategy, and provide monthly reports to the Director of Carbon Operations and the Chief Commercial Officer in this respect.
• Managing the BURN Registry Accounts, ensuring projects are uploaded on time, Registry fees are paid on time, and all bookings are done on time, among other needs
• Carrying out specific one-off special carbon assignments falling outside the scope of existing JD

Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 projects certified in the last 36 months as lead carbon technical advisor/officer or GHG lead auditor or senior management position of a carbon asset development advisory firm or carbon asset developer.
• At least 1 POA developed and certified in the last 36 months as lead carbon technical advisor/officer or GHG lead auditor
• Demonstrable experience managing lead technical resources (officers, consultants or advisors), supervision and training of junior teams as project developer, or managing a team of other assessors from a VVB or Registry perspective
• Demonstrable experience in contracting and managing at least 2 VVB Audit Firms through a validation or verification cycle
• ISO training and Lead Auditor and demonstrable experience in training of junior VVB auditor
• Demonstrable experience in participation in technical stakeholder working groups, methodology reviews, updates or clarifications
• At least 7 years experience in carbon asset development or certification
• Demonstrable experience in carbon technical analysis (GHG accounting training or reporting, technical consulting or advisory experience, work experience at GHG certification registries)
• Demonstrable experience (at least 2 years) in managing teams of 5 - 15 technical and or project management or data quality or auditors

ACADEMIC :

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences (Environmental Sciences. Law, Economics, Sociology), Data Science, Computing (any) Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Energy / Energy Management, Systems Engineering, Actuarial Science, & Natural Resources
• Postgraduate diploma or master’s degree in any of the fields listed above
• Demonstrable Audit Certification (certification for QMS/ ISO certification and training)
• MBA / bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in project management
• Postgraduate or advanced postgraduate diploma or certification in finance, statistics, law, engineering

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About the Role:
BURN is looking for a Government Relations Lead who will be responsible for developing and executing effective government relations strategies that represent the organization's business plans and interests. This role supports the Director of Corporate Affairs to ensure that the organization effectively navigates the political landscape and advocates for its interests.

Candidates will show a good understanding of the policy environment and political processes in East Africa. Ideally, candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Corporate Affairs, Head of Carbon Strategy and Head of Communications to drive BURN's mission and vision with governments, enhancing the company's brand while supporting the policy team initiatives managing crisis communication, and ensuring that all communication with public officials is aligned with the organization's goals and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Implement government relations strategies to engage with government officials and agencies that align with the organization’s goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Initiate and maintain relationships with government representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring Legislation: Track and analyse legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization, providing timely updates to leadership.
• Advocacy and Lobbying: Advocate for the organization’s interests, preparing position papers, briefs, and presentations to communicate key messages effectively.
• Policy Analysis: Evaluate existing and proposed policies, providing insights and recommendations to inform organizational responses.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Carbon, Commercial, and Legal departments to ensure a cohesive approach to government relations.
• Event Coordination: Attend, as might be required from time to time, meetings, briefings, and events with government officials to foster dialogue and promote the organization’s initiatives.
• Public Affairs: Lead projects on public affairs strategies to enhance the organization’s reputation and visibility within the government sector.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and analyses for on government relations activities, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop messaging and content for external affairs, including white papers, position papers, press releases, speeches, presentations, and other materials that enhance the organization's brand and promote its values, ensuring all communications are consistent, accurate, and aligned with the company's tone of voice and messaging guidelines.
• Enhance the effectiveness of government relations efforts within an organization by curating communications that target the government as follows:
  •  Message Development: Craft clear, consistent messages that align with the organization's goals and resonate with government stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Help identify and engage key government officials, agencies, and influencers, fostering relationships that can benefit the organization.
  • Information Dissemination: Manage communication channels to share information about the organization’s initiatives, policies, and impacts with government entities.
  • Advocacy and Lobbying Support: Assist in developing advocacy strategies and materials including press releases, ensuring that the organization’s positions are effectively communicated.
  • Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing insights and updates to inform organizational strategies.
  • Crisis Communication: Help manage communication with government stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency in times of crisis.
  • Event Coordination: Organize events, meetings, and briefings with government representatives to promote dialogue and collaboration.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Communications, Public Relations, Law or a related field.
• A Master's degree or postgraduate certification in social sciences is desirable.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in government relations, public relations, or related roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of best practices in corporate communication, crisis management, and media relations.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that resonates with external audiences.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.