Senior Carbon Project & Certification Manager

CroX

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
About the CompanyWe are partnering with a fast-growing climate-tech organization headquartered in Europe, operating globally with nature-based carbon projects. The company manages one of the few validated and verified ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, Revegetation) projects worldwide, located in Paraguay.Its mission is to deliver high-integrity carbon credits and to build a sustainable ecosystem combining modern science with natural solutions. The culture is highly entrepreneurial, flat, and impact-driven, with clear opportunities for autonomy and professional growth.The RoleAs Senior Carbon Project & Certification Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end certification process of the company’s flagship ARR project. This includes preparing technical documentation, leading audits, coordinating with validation/verification bodies, and ensuring successful credit issuance under international standards.You will work fully remote, with 2–4 annual trips to Paraguay for on-site monitoring, verification, and stakeholder engagement.What you’ll do
  • Lead the certification lifecycle: Verra VCS (core), transition from SOCIALCARBON to CCB, organic certification, and compliance with local standards in Paraguay.
  • Prepare and submit PDDs, Monitoring Reports, and verification documentation, ensuring precision and rigor in GHG accounting.
  • Coordinate with Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs) and manage audits and stakeholder consultations.
  • Oversee monitoring/data collection with local teams; ensure reporting on co-benefits.
  • Conduct research on carbon markets, methodologies (e.g. VM0047), and innovations to optimize credit value.
  • Produce clear, technical reports and presentations; maintain high-quality documentation.
  • Travel to Paraguay 2–4 times per year for field monitoring and verification activities.
What we’re looking for
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience managing certification processes for carbon projects.
  • Proven track record with Verra VCS (PDDs, Monitoring Reports, audits, stakeholder consultations).
  • Background in a VVB (Validation & Verification Body) or a carbon project developer (e.g., South Pole, Land Life Company, Climate Impact Partners, EcoPlanet Bamboo, Livelihoods Carbon Funds).
  • Fluent English (C1) and Spanish (C1) – required for direct engagement with local stakeholders.
  • University degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Sustainability, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical writing and documentation skills; high precision in GHG calculations.
  • Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable managing multiple certification streams.
Nice to have
  • Experience with ARR methodologies (AR-AMS0007, VM0047).
  • Familiarity with soil organic carbon sampling and co-benefit monitoring.
  • Leadership potential to manage a small team in the future.
Why apply 💚
  • Work on a rare validated ARR project – a unique career signal in the carbon market.
  • Full remote flexibility within LATAM and EU time zones.
  • Flat hierarchy, direct impact, and strong growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary: USD 40,000–70,000 base + 10% bonus tied to certification milestones (or € 35,000–60,000€ base + 10% bonus).
  • 28 vacation days, 2–4 annual trips to Paraguay, and professional development support.

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