Varaha - Manager - Carbon Projects

Company Introduction :Varaha is a leading climate tech venture focused on nature-based solutions such as regenerative agriculture, ARR, and biochar projects that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In our second year of operation we are removing and avoiding more than 1 Million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our in-house best in class MRV technology includes a bio-geo-chemical model for soil carbon, remote sensing and machine learning and uses soil samples for calibration. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading agri- and tech businesses.Position :- Manager - Carbon ProjectsAbout the role :- Varaha ClimateAg is seeking a highly motivated Carbon Projects Manager to manage carbon emissions reduction and removal projects focused on ARR/agroforestry. The position requires experience and interest in designing and managing carbon projects including the drafting of Project Design Documents (PDDs), technical project design, and guiding projects through the validation and verification process. The position requires excellent analytical skills, strong writing skills, practical business thinking, and an understanding of social science methods. Prior experience development of carbon projects for Nature-based solutions is mandatory.Responsibilities :-- Lead the implementation of ARR/agroforestry carbon projects end-to-end- Identify viable project opportunities and manage internal resources to finalise and execute projects.- Prepare project idea notes (PINs), work on the assessment, design, and development of specific project design elements, such as e.g. permanence, additionality, or environmental impact assessment.- Manage all ongoing projects documentation including monitoring plans, Project Design Documents (PDDs), and monitoring reports.- Development and implementation of the processes needed for successful project development, such as public consultation process, data collection, and sampling in collaboration with the Science and Tech team.- Manage due diligence, auditor queries, registry communication where needed along with contractual negotiations, and validation, verification.- Understanding the methodologies available on the registries and developing projects based on that.Qualifications :-- 3+ years experience managing nature-based carbon projects, including implementation and certification.- Experience designing and managing carbon offset projects, including the drafting of PDDs, for the voluntary carbon market.- Knowledgeable in global standards/protocols/markets for Voluntary markets. Familiarity with carbon emissions reductions verification methodologies and standards.- A demonstrated knack for Project Management and Implementation in the sustainability space- Proven ability to manage complex projects and manage successful teams.- History of collaboration with primary actors in the carbon sector, including implementers, technical advisors, and certification standards.- Excellent verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences.What we offerJoin a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits:- Competitive salary and benefits package (ESOP)- Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup- Support for learning & professional development- A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaborationPlease note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. (ref:iimjobs.com)