Carbon Credit Program Associate
ABOUT GLOBAL WATER CENTER At Global Water Center (GWC), we believe everyone deserves access to safely managed water. Yet without sustainable water systems, this goal remains out of reach. That is why GWC focuses on capacity development, technical assistance, and collaboration—equipping leaders to create lasting solutions to the global water crisis. To address the critical funding gap facing rural water systems, GWC launched Carbon 4 Safe Water (C4SW), an innovative carbon credit platform. C4SW helps safe water partners navigate the complex process of developing and certifying carbon credit projects, enabling them to generate revenue through the voluntary carbon market (and in selective cases the compliance market) to support the longevity and scalability of safe water systems. C4SW’s work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative. Candidates should be comfortable working in an early-stage environment, balancing the need for flexibility, structure, and procedure. See more at www.globalwatercenter.org THE OPPORTUNITY We specialize in connecting resources, providing support, and enabling a comprehensive collaboration strategy. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Carbon Credit Program Associate to join our dynamic team and drive our carbon financing practice. The Carbon Credit Program Associate is responsible for supporting C4SW, the carbon program unit within GWC, in delivering consulting services to WASH sector project developers to facilitate their access to the carbon markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide project management and consulting support for client engagements on carbon registry-specific deliverables including project design documentation and registration, developing baseline scenarios, conducting stakeholder consultations, evidencing project additionality, arranging for and supporting third-party audits, and advising on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) functions. Imperative to support clients and the C4SW team, maintaining an up-to-date and working knowledge of applicable carbon standards’ registry requirements, with emphasis on Gold Standard. Maintain an up-to-date and working knowledge of carbon standards’ associated methodologies and tools, for the purposes of additionality analysis, data analysis to be applied to emissions reductions calculations, emissions reductions equations, sampling requirements, monitoring requirements, and VVB expectations. Advance C4SW’s initiative of the Carbon Aggregator Platform (CAP) by utilizing and maintaining project management systems, digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) tools, and mechanisms for financial projections and tracking. Design and develop procedures, best practices, and training for internal and client use, including course delivery of the carbon accelerator course as part of the carbon aggregator platform (“CAP”) program developed by C4SW. Support the evaluation and quantification of carbon credit economics, including financial projection and modeling, emission tonnage quantification and projection, and assessment of financial risk and exposure. Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, partners, verification bodies, vendors, and industry partners to ensure compliance and satisfaction of conditions of precedent. Support senior leadership on carbon credit strategies including development of other potential carbon-related revenue streams from safe drinking water (SDW) and allied projects and proactive research to identify market trends and new emerging opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS If based in the US, legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural science, sustainability, economics or similar quantitative field; an MBA or other advanced degree a plus. Minimum of four years' work experience in carbon credit project development/implementation or WASH/SDW project management. Specific project management experience with voluntary carbon credit processes and methodologies under Clean Development Mechanism, Gold Standard, and/or Verra, preferably in the SDW or WASH context. Experience with project-level work, preferably in WASH sector, especially monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Other sectors, such as forestation, improved cookstoves, Blue Carbon, renewables, carbon management, are also desirable. Able to design, analyze, and present basic financial projection models related to carbon financing elements. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data and project management tools, accounting principles, and emission reduction calculation methodologies. Coding experience using statistical software such as R, Python, or SAS, would be a definite plus. Knowledge of remote sensing technologies and software is desirable. Prior experience and understanding of AI for use in scaling efficiencies. CORE COMPETENCIES: Data analysis and technical skills Strong communication Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Self-starter with strong initiative Research-based decision making Problem-solving and analytical thinking Patience and cooperation Ethics, values, integrity, and trust PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to safely lift a minimum of 35 lbs. Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, type, carry, kneel, ascend, and descend stairs, and bend. Ability to work primarily indoors with occasional work outdoors in multiple types of weather / environmental conditions. Ability to work outside the normal Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm workweek if needed. Ability to travel internationally as needed. Likely no more than 2-3 times per year.