We are seeking a Senior AFOLU Carbon Project Developer to join our dynamic team and lead the development of high-quality carbon projects in the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector. This role focuses specifically on Improved Forest Management (IFM) and Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects, with a strong emphasis on enhancing project quality to achieve superior ratings from leading credit rating agencies.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in strengthening our carbon project portfolio by working closely with credit rating agencies such as Sylvera, BeZero, and Calyx Global to ensure our projects meet the highest standards of environmental integrity and market acceptance. This position requires extensive experience in carbon project development, deep knowledge of international carbon standards, and proven expertise in project enhancement strategies.
Lead the end-to-end development of AFOLU carbon projects, specifically IFM and ARR initiatives, from initial feasibility through to credit issuance
Develop comprehensive Project Design Documents (PDDs) in accordance with V ERRA VCS, Gold Standard, and CAR methodologies
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with international carbon standards
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, GIS specialists, and social impact experts
Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience in AFOLU carbon project development and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Climate Science, Agriculture or a related field
Proven track record in developing carbon projects under major international standards and in s trengthening carbon project portfolio by working closely with credit rating agencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, additional knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage
Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
A casual work environment with impact
we grow long-term alliances with project stakeholders and clients
we grow financial mechanisms and payment for ecosystem services to scale and improve projects
we grow the competency of our team by trainings, education and onboarding world leading experts.
we partner with implementation organizations, international investors and development banks to develop the most robust climate projects
we turn carbon reduction plans into concrete action, and projects
we unlock new climate action project types and promote developing of new methodologies for carbon sinks.
FORLIANCE initiates, finances, creates and manages robust nature- based climate projects and integrates them into sustain-ability strategies with our clients to achieve their Net Zero Carbon targets. Together with our global partners, and our 50+ team members in ten countries, we strive to create intact forests and ecosystems that positively impact our climate, biodiversity and human well-being.