Senior Carbon Standard, Market & Certification Manager - ClimatePal

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. They are seeking a Senior Carbon Standard, Market & Certification Manager to shape and advance ClimatePal’s certification systems and market positioning, working closely with the Managing Director and overseeing various responsibilities related to carbon credits and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development, continuous improvement and operation of ClimatePal certification systems, methodologies, registries and related system documents
• Supporting the recognition and positioning of ClimatePal systems under relevant regulatory and voluntary carbon market frameworks, incl. the EU Carbon Removal & Carbon Farming Regulation, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA and Paris Agreement Article 6.2, as well as biodiversity and ecosystem services approaches
• Reviewing and evaluating project documentation related to greenhouse gas mitigation across sectors such as forestry, agriculture, peatlands and bioenergy
• Operating the ClimatePal registry and maintaining high-quality project and certification documentation
• Providing technical guidance to project developers, auditors, validation and verification bodies, incl. the development of trainings and technical documentation
• Monitoring developments in voluntary carbon markets and relevant regulatory frameworks and updating system documents, templates, and certification methodologies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the carbon markets ecosystem
• Contributing to public outreach activities through online content and presentations at events
• Supporting the development of additional certification systems for environmental attribute certificates or carbon footprint

Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant field such as environmental engineering, environmental studies, bioeconomy, energy management, natural sciences, life sciences, economics or business
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including solid expertise in carbon crediting and their frameworks, e.g. CDM or voluntary standards
• Strong professional network in carbon markets
• Very good understanding of certification systems and relevant EU legislation
• Strong analytical, strategic and organisational skills combined with a hands-on mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with high intercultural competence
• High level of integrity, reliability and professionalism
• Excellent English and German language skills (minimum C1 level required)
• Experience in areas such as GHG accounting, forestry, agriculture, bioenergy is an advantage