Senior Carbon Technical Manager – VCM Biomass Lead

Job Description

Requirements

• Experience with Verra VCS and AMS-II.G methodology in addition to Gold Standard.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of fNRB determination methodologies (CDM AMS-II.G, UNFCCC, or country-specific studies).
• Minimum 2 years managing a team of 5–15 technical or project management staff.
• Swahili or other relevant Sub-Saharan African language (preferred).
• ISO Lead Auditor training or equivalent QMS audit qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with VVBs and GHG certification registries.
• Develop and update investor update decks and carbon portfolio briefing materials.
• Lead internal inter-departmental training and onboarding programmes for senior staff on carbon technical matters.
• Manage inter-departmental Carbon Asset Development assignments including supply deals.
• Conduct appraisals and check-ins for direct reports; oversee appraisal structures for junior talent.
• Provide monthly updates to the HOD/Director on technical staffing needs.
• Take full technical ownership of BURN's improved biomass cookstove carbon portfolio across all active project countries.
• Lead the technical adaptation of eligible biomass projects to the UNFCCC Article 6.4 Supervisory Body mechanism including first issuance submissions.
• Own the design and continuous improvement of MRV systems for biomass projects including KPT protocols, KOBO survey instruments, and database quality standards.
• Oversee quarterly KPT and monitoring survey cycles including sample design, field quality control, and statistical outlier analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Leadership role in Africa's largest clean cooking carbon programme
• Opportunity to shape global carbon standards and methodology
• Professional development and international exposure