Carbon Markets Associate – Energy at Verst Carbon

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in the carbon markets sector, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development (40%)

• Draft detailed Project Design Documents (PDDs) for energy-related offset projects, ensuring compliance with required criteria and standards
• Conduct carbon feasibility and baseline studies to assess the technical, economic, and environmental viability of projects
• Devise and maintain comprehensive project work plans to ensure efficient and timely implementation
• Support Validation, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) activities in compliance with Gold Standard, Verra, and other recognized protocols

Research and Analysis (20%)

• Conduct carbon market research to identify and evaluate opportunities in the energy sector
• Provide technical support for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) related to energy consultancies
• Pursue ongoing education on carbon market trends, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory changes
• Analyze and maintain an up-to-date database of energy regulatory and policy developments across Africa
• Assess technical documents to support carbon opportunity scoping

Stakeholder Relations (20%)

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout the carbon project development cycle, including pre-engagement planning, grassroots community consultations, and benefit-sharing discussions
• Develop and deliver clear, impactful reports and presentations on carbon reduction initiatives and their outcomes for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and private sector partners