Job Opportunity for Specialist, Technical, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Projects at South Pole in New Delhi, India

## Specialist, Technical, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Projects – South Asia & Middle East

 

**About South Pole**

 

South Pole is a global leader in sustainability solutions, dedicated to creating a sustainable society and economy. With offices across all continents, we empower businesses and organizations to achieve their climate and sustainability goals. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including carbon project development, climate finance, and sustainability strategy. 

 

**Job Location**

 

New Delhi, India

 

**Experience Required**

 

* Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the field of climate change, preferably with experience in project management and development of CDM, VCS, and Gold Standard projects.

 

**Job Summary**

 

As a Specialist, Technical, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Projects, you will play a crucial role in assessing, developing, and delivering GHG emission reduction products for South Asia & Middle East. This role focuses on the technical and commercial aspects of Sustainable Technology (ST) projects. 

 

**Key Responsibilities:**

 

* Manage emission reduction projects, including drafting feasibility studies, project design documents, emission reduction spreadsheets, and providing support under various carbon standards.

* Participate in validation and verification processes and interact with VVBs/DOEs to resolve queries.

* Assist team members during site visits and travel to project locations when necessary.

* Provide technical support for project sourcing activities.

* Crosscheck internal procedures on all signed ERPAs/ERSAs according to the internal project management tool.

* Support preparation of proposals and other deliverables, ensuring they meet South Pole’s quality standards and client requirements.

* Maintain and update general project information, milestones, and cash flow in the project management software.

* Support planning and development of site visits and other business trips/training as necessary.

* Participate in networking opportunities.

* Support regional commercial teams to source new project leads and opportunities.

* Collect data from Project Owners for due diligence, financing plans, budgets, and technical, financial, and legal documentation.

 

**Qualifications:**

 

**Essential:**

 

* University Degree in environmental sciences, forestry, or climate change and carbon mitigation related fields; a Master’s degree is a plus.

* Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the field of climate change, preferably with experience in project management and development of CDM, VCS, and Gold Standard projects.

* Knowledge of carbon products and markets, including project-based carbon standards, technologies, and project development processes (e.g., GS or VCS).

* Familiarity with carbon standards like CDM, VERRA, GS4GG, CCER, etc.

* Ability to work on diverse assignments, applying company policies, processes, and procedures to resolve issues.

* Strong written communication skills in English, with the ability to create proposals and deliverables.

* Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written skills in English.

* Ability to manage targets and priorities and develop personal goals.

* Valid Indian passport to travel to different countries for project site visits.

 

**Desirable:**

 

* Hands-on experience in carbon project development, from initial project assessment to issuance.

* Experience in community-based sustainable technologies projects and IREC projects.

* A strong network with various market participants, including project owners, DOEs, and government agencies.

* Flexibility and efficiency.

 

**What We Offer:**

 

South Pole is more than just an employer; we are a team. We offer you a fulfilling career with the opportunity to make a real difference for our clients and the planet. Join our passionate team of like-minded colleagues and develop your knowledge and skills in a dynamic, international, and fast-growing organization. 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or disability.