Senior Carbon Projects Specialist

Are you passionate to tackle climate change? Do you want to work with organizations from all over the world? Are you an experienced AFOLU carbon expert with strong technical knowledge in carbon methodologies, GHG quantification, and MRV systems? Do you want to contribute to advancing climate mitigation and sustainable land management globally? If so, the Senior Carbon Projects Specialist role at Preferred by Nature may be the ideal opportunity for you.

What you can expect:

• Serve as a technical expert in AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use) carbon initiatives.
• Support the design, development, and quality assurance of high-integrity carbon projects, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with recognized voluntary and compliance carbon standards.
• Work remotely and contribute to global climate mitigation efforts through validation, verification, and development of robust carbon methodologies.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work:

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of AFOLU carbon projects, including GHG quantification, baselines, additionality, and leakage assessment.
• Design and strengthen Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to ensure environmental integrity and transparency.
• Contribute to drafting, revision, and improvement of carbon standards and methodological frameworks.
• Conduct technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and quality assurance reviews of carbon initiatives.
• Support validation and verification processes under recognized standards (e.g., VCS, CCB, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo) and potentially contribute to carbon auditing activities.
• Utilize remote sensing, GIS tools, and carbon accounting methodologies to assess carbon stocks and emissions reductions.
• Contribute strategically to the Climate & Restoration Programme, including cross-service integration, fundraising support, and development of training materials.

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s Climate & Restoration Programme, carbon validation and verification services, internal QMS frameworks, and existing AFOLU carbon methodologies.
• Review ongoing and pipeline carbon projects to assess methodological approaches, MRV systems, and alignment with recognized standards (e.g., VCS, CCB, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo).
• Begin providing technical input to project design, GHG quantification approaches, and feasibility assessments, while supporting internal coordination and knowledge sharing.

Within six months, you will:

• Lead or co-lead methodological design and technical review of AFOLU carbon projects, including baselines, additionality, leakage, and carbon stock assessment methodologies.
• Design and strengthen Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to ensure environmental integrity, transparency, and compliance with recognized voluntary and compliance carbon standards.
• Contribute to validation and verification processes, including technical due diligence, project documentation review, and participation in audit-related activities where applicable.

Within one year, you will:

• Contribute to the drafting, revision, and improvement of carbon standards, methodological frameworks, and internal validation/verification systems (QMS, templates, tools).
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on AFOLU carbon initiatives, supporting complex project design, quality assurance reviews, and integration of remote sensing and GIS-based carbon accounting methodologies.
• Contribute strategically to the Climate & Restoration Programme by supporting fundraising proposals, cross-service integration of climate components, training material development, and expansion of high-integrity carbon services globally.

Important that you:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, or related field.
• Proven experience with AFOLU carbon projects under recognized standards (VCS, CCB, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of forestry, agriculture, land-use dynamics, and carbon accounting principles.
• Experience in validation and verification processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international climate policy frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement).
• Experience working across multiple countries and cultures.
• Knowledge of REDD+, afforestation/reforestation, agroforestry, and carbon offset methodologies.
• Experience with remote sensing, GIS software, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture.
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development.
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment.
• Annual vacation leave in accordance with country-specific legislation.

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organization that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 340+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 27th March 2026 via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.