Local recruitment: Carbon Credit Program Manager

Global Water Center’s Carbon Credit Program Director

Division/Location: North Charleston, SC  Position Type: Full Time Employee

Department: Collective Action

Global Water Center (GWC) is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization based in Charleston, South Carolina. GWC’s unique contribution to the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector is to work to end the global water crisis through a four-pronged Strategy – Incentivize Collaboration among all organizations working in the WASH sector, Incentivize those organizations to comply with Performance and Quality Standards that optimize the probability that their projects will be sustainable, provide Training and Support services that enable the organizations to meet the standards, and provide Monitoring, Evaluation, and Response services that ensure projects continue working as designed.

We specialize in connecting resources, technology, and a comprehensive strategy of collaboration.  We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Carbon Credit Director to join our dynamic team and drive our carbon financing practice.

The Carbon Credits Director is responsible for the creation and oversight of Global Water Center’s Carbon Credits Consulting and/or Auditing Program.

The Global Water Center’s work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and flexible. Candidates should be comfortable working in a start-up environment, balancing the need for flexibility, structure, and procedure.

The Carbon Credits Director is responsible for the creation and oversight of Global Water Center’s Carbon Credits Consulting and/or Auditing Program.

The Global Water Center’s work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and flexible. Candidates should be comfortable working in a start-up environment, balancing the need for flexibility, structure, and procedure.

See more at www.globalwatercenter.org

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Position Overview: We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial leader to create and implement carbon credit consulting services for project implementers.  This role plays a critical part in shaping and executing our business strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and establishing partnerships to maximize safe water projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan to startup and operate a carbon credit consulting practice.
• Identify, assess, and secure high-quality carbon credit projects that align with our business operations and values.
• Recruit program staff to support research, project management, process and product development, and technical expertise.
• Lead the evaluation and quantification of carbon credit opportunities, including financial, emission, and risk assessment.

• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, NGOs, verification bodies, vendors, and industry partners, to ensure compliance and market trends.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on carbon credit strategies and potential revenue streams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural science, sustainability, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience in carbon credit development, carbon offset projects, emission regulatory and compliance management, ESG reporting, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of carbon or emission regulations, standards, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with WASH sector, especially monitoring, evaluation, and response.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in startup initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.
• Financial acumen to evaluate investment opportunities and financial impacts.
• Proficiency in data management tools, accounting principles, and emission calculation methodologies.
• Relevant knowledge of climate policy, carbon markets, climate finance and/or corporate sustainability.

• Minimum 1-3 years work experience in corporate sustainability/ESG reporting and/or carbon accounting. Experience with carbon credit certification preferred. Experience in developing countries preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years managerial work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with outside partners, including WASH implementors, verification bodies, and auditors. Experience working with international partners preferred.

• Ability to solve complex, cross-disciplinary problems proactively.
• Ability to speak multiple languages preferred.
• Excellent team and project management skills.

Core Competencies

• Analysis/Reasoning
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Insight and Ability to deal with Ambiguity
• Patience and Cooperation
• Ethics, Values, Integrity, and Trust

Why Join Us:

• Make a tangible impact on the safe water sector.
• Collaborate with a passionate and competent team of professionals.
• Opportunity to shape and influence our company’s strategy and future direction.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including [health insurance, retirement plans, vacations].

All applicants must apply online at https://globalwatercenter.bamboohr.com/careers/