Overview
SAJOMA Climate Technical Consulting provides support and expert advice for the evaluation, development and certification of emission reduction projects. SAJOMA collaborates with Proyecto Mirador, a Gold Standard certified cookstove carbon reduction project based in Central America, to provide technical solutions and accompaniment throughout the carbon certification and verification lifecycle.
SAJOMA is seeking a well-rounded candidate with technical and field experience to support technical excellence, market intelligence, and the continuous improvement of project documentation and methodologies.
Position
Senior Carbon Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute development expertise to specific carbon projects (cookstove and non-cookstove).
- Develop, manage and review technical documents for carbon offset projects, including:
- Stakeholder Consultation Reports
- Emission Reduction Calculation Spreadsheets
- Responses to findings from VVBs and Standards
- Monitoring and Verification Reports
- Other miscellaneous documentation for carbon certification
- Participate in project validation and verification site visits
- Track and analyze rule updates and standard procedures for the primary carbon standards
- Track, analyze and report on market conditions in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)
- Collaborate on the development of carbon pricing instruments
- Review and oversee project certification assessments
- Participation in regular project leadership meetings
- Analyze and recommend improvements to the GS emission reduction calculation template and other compliance materials for ICS projects
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Digital MRV (dMRV) initiatives (Kitchen Performance Tests, Continuous Usage/SUMS Monitors, data analysis tools, etc.)
- Track evolving sources of fNRB (non-renewable biomass) values, understand calculation mechanisms and contribute to ongoing industry developments (MoFuSS, CLEAR, UNFCCC, etc.)
- Track and maintain Centigrade and other project listing databases
- Provide QA/QC for English-language project documentation
- Maintain public documents on GS Registry in coordination with SAJOMA Project Manager
- Attend weekly calls with the Project Developer Forum (PD Forum); track communications and report on key takeaways
- Track public comment periods; draft and coordinate stakeholder feedback relevant to cookstoves and the VCM (UNFCCC, PD Forum, GS, etc.)
- Follow developments to the CLEAR methodology and participate in Clean Cooking Alliance 4C meetings
- Attend ETHOS cookstove conference (annual, typically in late January)
- Track GS methodology and revisions to GS Rules, including ongoing analysis of the GS ER template for ICS projects
- Work with Mirador's President to track developments related to CORSIA, Article 6, Corresponding Adjustments, and other Host Country initiatives involving ICS (e.g. NDCs, Carbon Offsets Schemes)
- Prepare procurement RFPs and complete Due Diligence requests as needed
Experience required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the development and/or auditing of carbon offset projects and standards in the Voluntary Carbon Market, and specifically the Gold Standard. Experience with ICS project development is ideal
- Working knowledge of international climate policy, including the Paris Agreement
- Hands-on experience with Improved Cookstove projects is preferred, with specific reference to the Gold Standard's TPDDTEC methodology
Soft Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Highly self-organized, able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration
- Capacity to work in cross-cultural, international environments
- High ethical standard
- Sensitivity for social and environmental contributions
Languages
- Native Proficiency in Spanish
- Full Professional Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Modality and Commitment
- Full time, permanent engagement with SAJOMA Climate Technical Consulting (employer)
- 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with 50% devoted to Proyecto Mirador
- Start Date: To be agreed with the selected candidate
Remuneration
- Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Basic benefits (to be defined with the selected candidate based on location)
Duty station
- Fully Remote
- Preference for candidates located in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, or Peru
- Candidates in Europe and other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Travel Requirements
- Travel as required to fulfill the responsibilities indicated above
- Candidate shall be U.S. visa holder, or have a demonstrated ability to travel to the U.S.
- Frequent travel expected to the Western U.S., Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala
Application Process
Please submit CV and Expression of Interest letter to gloria@sajomaclimate.com with the subject "Application-Senior Carbon Consultant." Please note that to minimize time and complexity, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
Disclaimer
These Terms of Reference are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer of employment. The organization reserves the right to amend or cancel the recruitment process at any time. All costs incurred by applicants in connection with this process are the applicant's sole responsibility. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and will conduct recruitment in compliance with applicable laws and policies. By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of their personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with relevant data protection laws. The organization reserves the right to conduct reference checks, background verification, or other pre-employment screening as appropriate. Applicants must ensure that all information submitted is true and accurate; misrepresentation may result in disqualification.
Our Mission and Values
Our Mission: Honor God by providing consultancy services with experience and diligence to achieve clients’ climate strategies. Our Values: Honor God, Integrity, Commitment, Serve others.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
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