Vacancies 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.

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Your mission at Sistema.bio:

This role is responsible for the overall coordination and successful execution of Sistema.bio’s carbon projects across Africa. The key focus is on managing the carbon credit certification process, ensuring seamless teamwork and adherence to the highest technical and quality standards, from project design through to the final issuance of carbon credits.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Managing carbon project certification: Coordinating activities required to register, certify, and monitor carbon projects under Gold Standard or other registries, ensuring projects progress smoothly from design to carbon credit issuance.
• Coordinating project implementation: Working closely with regional teams to organize stakeholder consultations, baseline and monitoring campaigns, and audit visits while ensuring all project documentation meets certification requirements.
• Monitoring impact and reporting results: Tracking project implementation and producing high-quality impact reports for clients, funders, and carbon standards using internal systems and data analysis tools.
• Supporting field operations and audits: Collaborating with field teams during carbon audit site visits and stakeholder consultations, while strengthening data collection practices and training teams on carbon project processes.
• Providing technical carbon support: Supporting internal teams with emission reduction estimates, proposal development, and training on carbon methodologies and certification processes.

More about YOU:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Economics, Business, Sustainability, Public Policy, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years managing/supporting carbon projects; strong grasp of carbon markets, standards, and methodologies.
• Analytical, comfortable with qualitative/quantitative data, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) for project data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verba) in English, ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, international teams/stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive self-starter able to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and continuously learn.

Other important details:

• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. 
• We offer a hybrid work model.
• Start date: as soon as possible.