Solutions and Carbon Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Manager to join this growing organisation. The charity are expanding their operations in a rapidly evolving field to further increase their impact and influence across the drylands of Africa. In this critical period in the global fight against climate breakdown, this newly created position will play a key role. Position: Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Manager Location: Bristol office, (with some flexibility for home working) Hours: Full-time, 35hrs per week. Salary: GBP39,234 + competitive holiday + pension Contract: Full-Time Permanent Closing date: 12th April 2023 The Role: As Nature-based, Solutions and Carbon Manager you will be a confident and experienced professional, passionate about the protection or restoration of natural ecosystems, to provide technical expertise to support the development and implementation of high-quality, impactful nature-based solutions (NbS) projects in the charity s countries of intervention (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Senegal). Main responsibilities include: Technically lead and backstop NbS projects during the whole project life cycle Lead pre-feasibility carbon analysis (forest growth and yield modelling) Use a full range of spatial (GIS), database, spreadsheet, programming, and other tools Design and evaluate forest inventories and sampling protocols Keep up to date on new methodologies under different third-party certification standards, tools, and remote-sensing technologies that influence carbon and ecosystem markets Develop and maintain productive partnerships with all project stakeholders including community-led organisations Lead on technical advice and mentoring across country programmes and partners Support Advocacy work to influence international processes and sustainable investment mechanisms for NbS. Represent the charity at relevant meetings, panels, and workshops. About You: As the Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Manager, you will have a passion for, and commitment to, international development and to issues affecting rural smallholder farmers in dryland Africa. You will also have the following knowledge, experience, and skills: A global outlook with cultural sensitivity that considers ethnic, religious, language and geopolitical differences A problem-solving, proactive and positive approach to work Proven ability to quickly get up to speed on complex issues and to communicate them clearly to management Proven track record in dealing with NbS with a focus on carbon credits under different international standards, Familiarity with carbon project development process, including forest carbon modelling Strong scientific and technical skills Experience with forest inventory data and analysis Understanding of different carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity If you have the qualities, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you. About the Organisation The charity is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people s incomes, and restoring and protecting land. You may also have experience in areas such as Carbon and Environment Manager, Energy and Carbon Manager, Project Manager (Carbon Reduction), Carbon Management Consultant, Global Product Director, Carbon Compensation Manager, Senior Energy & Carbon Manager PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation