System Manager – Traceability and Chain of Custody

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a leading global certification system focused on sustainability and traceability. The System Manager for Traceability and Chain of Custody will develop and improve certification frameworks, work with international stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISCC certification frameworks related to Chain of Custody approaches, including Book & Claim systems across SAF, alternative marine fuels, and road transport fuels, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory and voluntary market requirements
• Monitoring global regulatory and voluntary frameworks and assessing their implications for ISCC certification schemes, while developing proactive system responses and improvements
• Researching, developing, and refining Chain of Custody methodologies in close collaboration with industry stakeholders, ensuring robustness, auditability, and practical market applicability
• Building, maintaining, and further developing IT infrastructure, registry systems, and digital tools supporting Book & Claim and Chain of Custody operations
• Liaising with global policymakers, regulators, and standard-setting bodies, including SBTi, GHG Protocol, EU institutions, ICAO CORSIA, and other relevant frameworks on Chain of Custody approaches, including Book and Claim
• Developing and maintaining governance and integrity frameworks for ISCC systems, including eligibility criteria, claim rules, and mechanisms to prevent double counting
• Designing and implementing corrective measures and safeguards to ensure a high-integrity certification and registry system
• Building and strengthening relationships across the sustainable fuels value chain, including fuel producers, suppliers, traders, airlines, shipping companies, and corporate users
• Designing, delivering, and supporting training programmes for certification bodies, auditors, system users, and regulators
• Representing ISCC at international conferences, industry events, and stakeholder workshops as a subject matter expert
• Developing presentations, technical papers, and communication materials to support thought leadership in sustainable fuels and Chain of Custody systems

Requirements:

• University degree in environmental sciences, law, policy, economics, business administration, natural sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience after graduation, with at least 2 years in a relevant industry (e.g. certification organisations, sustainability systems, fuels sector, aviation, maritime, or trading environments)
• Proven experience in sustainable fuels or related energy/fuel markets (e.g. SAF, marine fuels, e-fuels, (bio)fuels producers, fossil fuels, fuel traders, biomethane)
• Strong understanding of sustainability certification systems and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU RED, ICAO CORSIA, IMO regulations)
• Familiarity with voluntary frameworks such as SBTi and GHG Protocol, including Scope 1–3 accounting principles
• Knowledge of Chain of Custody methodologies, including Mass Balance and Book & Claim systems
• Experience with registry systems, digital certification tools, or related IT-based tracking systems is a strong advantage
• Proven background in stakeholder engagement, external communications, and public speaking
• Experience in client-facing roles such as account management, consulting, sales, or similar environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual thinking skills with an independent working style
• Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)