Carbon Development Consultant (Interim)

UK Remote, available to travel to London

Duration: Initial 3 Month assignment (Day rate)

Start: ASAP

Are you a seasoned professional in carbon development looking for a meaningful role where you can drive global impact?

Acre is partnering with a pioneering impact-driven organisation that is seeking an Interim Carbon Development Consultant on an initial 3-month assignment to lead and oversee carbon-related initiatives, ensuring the successful registration of carbon programmes with the Gold Standard for Global Goals or Verra. You will provide essential support while the organisation seeks a permanent longer-term fit, meaning there could be opportunity to extend or go permanent for the right candidate, if desired.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is actively delivering social and environmental benefits, with a focus in Africa. Their flagship projects include providing safe drinking water to over 4000 communities and delivering clean cooking solutions to over 120,000 households, reducing CO2 emissions and improving lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all carbon programmes, ensuring successful certification and issuance of carbon credits
• Lead the development and implementation of carbon management strategies
• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards and protocols
• Collaborate with national teams and stakeholders to gather data and documentation
• Drive the development of new carbon project initiatives and revenue-sharing programmes
• Build strategic partnerships with investors, NGOs, and carbon market platforms
• Strengthen business growth by liaising with donors, managing key partnerships, and optimising funding opportunities
• Oversee the development of data collection software and carbon project databases
• Provide strategic insights to shape the organisation's future direction in carbon development

About You:

• 10+ years experience, with at least 5 years in the carbon sector
• Strong understanding of carbon offset methodologies (Gold Standard, Verra, etc.)
• Proven project management skills, including budgeting and execution
• Experience in financial analysis, carbon market trends, and revenue forecasting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and leadership capabilities
• Experience with carbon data management tools; French language skills are a plus
• A 'can-do' attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic, start-up environment

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a tangible impact on climate resilience, health, and sustainability
• Work on high-profile, life-changing projects that benefit over 650,000 people and reduce over 240,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
• Take a leadership role in shaping the future of carbon initiatives and drive growth within a forward-thinking impact business

If you're ready to make a difference and lead groundbreaking carbon projects, please click apply or reach out to Jesse Harford jesse.harford@acre.com with your CV.

Equal Opportunity Employer: This organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.