Head of Carbon Operations

As Head of Carbon Operations, you will ensure that Sistema.bio’s carbon projects are designed, monitored, and executed to meet global certification standards. You will secure timely verification and issuance of credits while refining methodologies and keeping our carbon programs credible, future-ready, and aligned with industry standards.

• Overseeing the full lifecycle of carbon credit generation, from project registration to verification and issuance for both voluntary and compliance programs.
• Managing coordination with VVBs, registries, and internal teams; maintain issuance calendars and track milestone completion.
• Refining emission-reduction calculations, updating baselines and emission factors, and implementing best-practice methodologies.
• Providing technical inputs and forecasts to the commercial carbon team.
• Coordinating pilots and innovation projects with internal stakeholders and acting as the company focal point for carbon standards.
• Developing and maintaining SOPs and training materials, continuously training regional associates to improve technical understanding.
• Tracking key performance indicators including on-time issuance, methodology implementation, and monitoring data accuracy.
• Managing budgets for certifications and vendor relationships.

This role creates positive change by ensuring Sistema.bio's carbon projects meet global certification standards, securing timely verification and issuance of carbon credits that support the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions and adoption of regenerative farming practices.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in climate change and sustainability, with at least 5 years of excellent track record managing carbon project registration and issuance cycles.
• Strong understanding of carbon markets, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and its implementation.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Strong technical thinking and structured project management skills.
• Technical and analytical proficiency in carbon methodologies.
• Collaborative and proactive, able to solve problems across a wide range of multi-cultural teams.
• Passionate about climate action, compliance-focused, and adaptable to change.

Join a dynamic social impact company, certified B Corp and immerse yourself in an environment where passion, a strong mission and collaborative spirit converge. Be part of our incredible international team comprising over 300 colleagues across 3 continents. We understand that your best work comes from a rested and healthy state. Embrace our commitment to work-life balance with a flexible and accommodating work environment designed to suit your needs. Join a vibrant workplace with colleagues representing more than 15 nationalities. We foster an autonomous work environment that empowers you to contribute, develop, and take ownership of your projects and work.

Sistema.bio empowers family farms across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with innovative biodigester and biofertilizer technology, alongside training, customer service, and financing, enabling them to become more independent and productive. Our mission drives action at the intersection of food security, social justice, and climate change.