Role Description:
As the Technical Director, you will be the Subject Matter
Expert (SME) Leader for all aspects of Carbon Projects, Climate Consulting, and
Sustainability at ProClime. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the
development and execution of large-scale Carbon Projects, ensuring high-impact
outcomes across several areas, including Afforestation and Reforestation (ARR),
Blue Carbon, REDD+, Clean Energy Transition, Sustainable Agriculture, and Green
Urban Development. In this role, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team and
provide strategic guidance on carbon markets, credit issuance processes,
compliance standards (such as VERRA, Gold Standard, CDM, etc.), and carbon
trading mechanisms. Additionally, you will engage with senior stakeholders from
governments, corporations, global registries, and think tanks, leveraging your
network to build partnerships and create business opportunities. A key aspect
of this position will involve hands-on participation in project design,
documentation, and delivery, ensuring that ProClime's initiatives align with
global standards of credibility and financial viability. Your expertise in
climate investment strategies, carbon policy, and regulatory compliance will be
essential for positioning ProClime as a leader in the sustainability sector.
This is a high-visibility leadership role that requires exceptional strategic
thinking, technical expertise, stakeholder management, and team mentorship
skills. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of ProClime’s carbon
consulting practice while upholding the highest standards of professionalism
and industry credibility.
- To
be a Subject Matter Expert Leader on all aspects of Carbon Projects,
Climate Consulting & Sustainability across all service lines that
ProClime offers.
- Demonstrated
experience across the full development cycle of large-scale Carbon
Projects in at least four of the following areas (with the aptitude to
pick up and implement projects in all other areas) :
- Afforestation,
Reforestation, & Revegetation (ARR)
- Blue
Carbon (Mangroves, Tidal Wet Lands, Sea Grass, etc)
- Sustainable
Agriculture and Land Management (SALM)
- Reduction
of Emissions through the prevention of Deforestation and Degradation
(REDD+)
- Climate,
Community & Bio-Diversity (CCB), Improved Forestry Management
(IFM)
- Clean
Energy Transition, Clean Fuel Transition
- Sustainable
Transportation & Mobility
- Sustainable
& Green Urban and Regional Development, etc
- Thorough
understanding of the Carbon Markets, including
- Registration
and Issuance Processes for Carbon Credits in the Global Voluntary Carbon
Registries and Standards (VERRA, Gold Standard, Global IREC standard,
CDM, GCC, Puro Earth, CORSIA etc), and the compliance standards and
procedures prescribed by them
- understanding
of Carbon Trading platforms, mechanisms and exchanges and
- familiarity
with Client Target Groups for Carbon Credit Buying and Off takes
- Demonstrable
experience in dealing with Clients and Stakeholders at senior &
decision-making levels – including in Governments, Corporate &
Industrial Sectors, Global Registries, Think Tanks & Knowledge
Partners. Should use the past network to help build partnerships &
opportunities.
- Demonstrated
experience in leading and mentoring a multi-dimensional Team of
professionals working across diverse domains in Carbon Projects business
and Consulting.
- Thoroughly
Hands-on approach with the ability to dive into Project details, and help
the Teams in end-to-end project design, documentation, and delivery.
- Acumen
for understanding the Commercial & Financial Metrics of the Carbon
Projects being taken up and implemented by ProClime.
- Past
exposure to Climate Investment Strategies, including interfacing with
stakeholders from the multilateral and institutional funding agencies is
desirable.
- Past
Exposure to Policy matters in the Climate and Carbon Trading Space –
specifically in International & Cross-Border scenarios, is
desirable.
- Should
play a key role in setting up and maintaining robust Internal Compliance
structures, as per the Global expectations for Credibility &
Bankability of projects, and as required for any applicable Carbon
Audits & Benchmarking standards.
- Presentable,
well-spoken & well-groomed - with sufficient gravitas to project &
maintain the position of being a leader in the company, with both internal
& external stakeholders.
- Graduation
– in a Technical or Scientific discipline.
- Exceptional
Candidates with graduation in a Social or Business discipline from a
reputed school, with demonstrable subject matter expertise to handle the
technical aspects of the job, can also be considered.
- Post-graduation
- an MBA / Masters degree in Sustainability & Climate area - is
preferable.
- Demonstrable
experience of having successfully led Carbon Projects(AFOLU and/or
Technology-Based) across the Project Lifecycle.
- Additional
experience in Corporate Sustainability Consulting & ESG, Climate
Change Advisory, Carbon Markets, etc highly desirable.
- Should
have experience working in a recognized Climate, Carbon, and
Sustainability services company.
- Proven
abilities in leading team sizes of 15 – 20, consisting of Climate SMEs,
Carbon Project Managers, Sustainability Consultants etc.
- 18+
years of experience require
