Carbon Specialist

PUR

19h

About The Position

PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as ‘nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others. One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, NGOs, governments, and corporations.Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto. As a key member of the Impact team, you will report to the Sr. Carbon Lead based in Eastern Canada. You will be responsible for ensuring that the project design and methodologies applied in PUR’s agroforestry projects are of high quality and comply with the requirements of the standards (Verra; Gold Standard; VCI). Additionally, you will stay informed about new and emerging standards (Isometric, Equitable Earth). You will also provide technical support for projects undergoing the carbon certification process and support business development and consultancy activities. PUR operates within the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions markets. These markets are closely linked with the voluntary carbon markets (VCM) when NbS projects produce carbon credits that can be traded on the VCM. The NbS market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore, and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must effectively address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities. As a key member of the Impact team, you will report to the Sr. Carbon Lead based in Eastern Canada. You will be responsible for ensuring that the project design and methodologies applied in PUR’s agroforestry projects are of high quality and comply with the requirements of the standards (Verra; Gold Standard; VCI). Additionally, you will stay informed about new and emerging standards (Isometric, Equitable Earth). You will also provide technical support for projects undergoing the carbon certification process and support business development and consultancy activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, sustainability or climate change and carbon mitigation related fields
A minimum of 5 years of direct professional experience working in agroforestry and agriculture sector and nature-based solutions; managing the process of carbon certifications (VCS,GS, VCI) for agriculture and forest climate projects
Work experience in supply chains such as cocoa or coffee
Work experience related to carbon quantification and carbon modeling in the context of forestry/agroforestry systems
Field experience in one or more of the regions where PUR operates, especially working with smallholder farmers
Advanced in the use of Excel or other data analytics tools
Strong cross-cultural communication (clear, precise, and constructive)
Proven ability to self-manage, independently prioritize and triage complex workstreams while maintaining momentum through ambiguous challenges.
Looks for impact by making decisions based on facts and critical thinking
Integrates well with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to collaborate and accelerate collective goals.
Fluent in English and a second language (Spanish / French)
Flexible to travel on a need-basis according to the project you'll be responsible for (up to 20% travels).

Nice To Haves

Any other language would be a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure PUR’s approach to carbon baselining, quantification (ex-ante/ex-post), sampling and leakage assessment are aligned with best practice; designed for project success and are cost-effective.
Build and document tools and databases for the carbon project managers to apply in the certification process to build efficiencies across projects.
Develop and provide guidance on meeting carbon certification requirements: stakeholder consultations; SDGs; definition of the supply sheds; definition of the scale of the project; etc.
Stay up to date with developments and updates in methodologies and standards.
Improve PUR’s approach to data collection; calculations; analysis – seeking rigor with efficiency
Review literature and build a library of allometric equations and growth parameters to be used in carbon quantification for agroforestry systems.
Create standardized training materials for the carbon and operations teams; for cooperatives and in-field partners
Build/update project management tools designed to streamline workflows and enhance team collaboration.
Create/ update protocols and data collection templates
Build tools to provide management with quick access to data and information to report on the carbon sequestration status of each project; projected versus delivered carbon roadmaps
Conduct internal and external trainings
Support in developing proposal for clients on new project opportunities or the scaling of current projects
Develop carbon estimates for proposals
Support in the drafting technical sections of the Monitoring Reports; PDD/IDDs as needed.
Provide comprehensive technical support for the successful implementation of carbon certification projects, ensuring all aspects of the project are thoroughly managed and compliant with relevant standards.
Conduct technical reviews of the IDD/PDD and Monitoring Reports
Carry out technical reviews of carbon baseline and ex-ante/post calculations
Support the validation and verification process as needed.