Technical Specialist - Carbon Credit

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Position: Technical Specialist – Carbon Credit

Employment type: Full time

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Joining: requirement/Timeline Immediate

About Industree Foundation

Established in 2000, Industree Foundation holistically tackles the root causes of poverty by creating an ownership-based, organized, creative manufacturing ecosystem for micro- entrepreneurs. Industree works with a vision to co-create an ecosystem with farmers, artisans, and stakeholders, creating a new way of building sustainable enterprises and work culture.  Industree Foundation’s comprehensive approach helps communities assess their traditional skill base, organize them into production units, develop products that appeal to modern markets, and create consistent demand to create sustainable businesses at the lowest possible costs. Our approach has tripled the incomes of artisans in non-farm occupations by leveraging their artisanal skills and integrating them into the creative industries sector. The Foundation believes that if people experiencing poverty have access to sustained and consistent demand for their products and services and are provided with an enabling ecosystem, they can integrate into the formal economy and lift themselves out of poverty.  We have reached 30,000 women artisans across India and Africa through collaborative efforts with organizations like The Future group, IKEA, The Commonwealth Secretariat, Grassroots Business Fund, and National Skill Development Corporation. You can read more about its work at www.industree.org.in.

The Regenerative Agriculture and Livelihoods (REAL) Fund is a ~$15Mn blended finance facility that aims to create an environmentally and financially scalable model of bamboo value chains focusing on women-led empowerment. This includes sustainable bamboo plantation, the creation of value-added products, and sales via collectives of 10,500 farmers (men and women) and 800 producers (women) in rural Maharashtra, who together own and manage the entire value chain.

The project has been catalyzed with the following key objectives:

• Establish farmer-producer organizations & women-producer-owned enterprises to manage bamboo farming & value-added production.
• Deliver training to enable sustainable land management, efficient production, modern design & self-sustainable enterprises.
• Raise capital via an innovative finance mechanism to equip farmers & creative producers with seed, acceleration & working capital.

About this Position

The Technical Specialist – Carbon Credits will play a key role in driving the successful implementation of the carbon sequestration project. This position is responsible for ensuring the project meets its carbon credit and certification goals through strong technical oversight, field engagement, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves working closely with internal teams, farmers, and external auditors to maintain compliance with certification standards and ensure transparency in reporting. With a strong focus on field-level monitoring, capacity building, and farmer engagement, this position requires extensive travel to project sites and proactive problem-solving to achieve high-quality outcomes. By combining technical expertise with operational oversight, the role will directly contribute to maximizing the project’s environmental and community impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a detailed project timeline with key milestones
• Monitor and report regularly on project progress, including carbon sequestration targets, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with certification requirements.
• Conduct extensive field visits to ensure on-ground quality, adherence to protocols, and smooth execution of the certification process.
• Plan and coordinate annual training programs for farmers and staff to enhance capacity and ensure adherence to project standards.
• Facilitate field visits by independent auditors / VVBs to ensure compliance and successful certification.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with project partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and commitments.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Resource Management (Preferred) or any relevant discipline with equivalent experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with a strong understanding of carbon sequestration principles and ecosystem dynamics

Expected Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, or natural resource management projects
• Familiarity with carbon credit certification processes, standards, and requirements (e.g., VVB audits, compliance protocols)
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and software (e.g., GIS and Excel)
• Ability to design and oversee training programs for farmers and field staff
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, ensuring compliance and audit readiness

For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location, notice period/availability, and salary details at jobs@industree.org.in

 

 

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