Our client invests in and trades with environment-related market instruments. The
majority of the investments and trading involve project-related emissions credits, known
as Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs), within the framework of the Kyoto Protocol.
The Carbon Management Specialist role will involve but not be limited to the following tasks:
• Review of project information before submission for validation and registration
• Building/leading of technical department units, including procedures and training
• Project risk assessment with regards to financial viability, compliance with GHG
accounting schemes such as the JI, CDM, VCS, GS
• Representation of the company at conferences and workshops
Qualification & Education:
- Preference for university degree or equivalent in a technical area: engineering, biology,
environmental science, geography, transport, agronomy, etc;
- Areas of interest: transport, renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies,
environment or greenhouse gas, quality and environmental systems;
- Masters degree or equivalent in environmental sciences/engineering, finance or a
related degree.
Experience:
- Engineering and / or Project management experience in the energy, oil and gas,
environment, waste or other industrial sector;
- Experience with GHG accounting schemes, developing PDDs and CDM methodologies
as well as assisting project developers through the CDM cycle;
- Experience with project financing;
- Experience of managing staff and working within teams.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Very good level of written and verbal English
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to manage own work effectively and prioritize tasks
- Advanced excel skills required
- Strong analytical/ quantitative skills and advanced computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Advanced Organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a fast
paced environment
- Travel required.
To find out more about this position please contact our offices quoting for Ref. No. MS25083