Course Developer - Data and AI for Carbon Accounting (Part-time Consultant)
About Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) and Startup Earth Centre (SEC)
Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) is India’s largest non-profit climate tech startup support organization, and a leading convenor of the national climate innovation ecosystem.
Startup Earth Centre (SEC) is CCF’s flagship EdTech platform, designed to foster climate tech entrepreneurship across India. SEC offers open access, online, self-paced short duration courses through a modular learning format, and addresses practical skills gaps for aspiring entrepreneurs, youth innovators, researchers and investors navigating the climate tech landscape.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Carbon Accounting Course Developer to design and develop a Carbon Accounting Overview Course for the SEC platform.
The course developer will create beginner level, learner-friendly content explaining carbon accounting principles, emissions measurement frameworks, reporting standards, and practical applications for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and businesses to track and manage their GHG emissions.
Key Responsibilities
Course Design and Content Development
- Design engaging course content covering carbon accounting fundamentals, emissions measurement, reporting frameworks, and corporate climate disclosure practices
- Develop content grounded in frameworks such as the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISO 14064, Science-Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) guidance and India-specific requirements, including BRSR and MoEFCC guidelines
- Write scripts for video modules, and design storyboards aligned with SEC’s learning format
- Create exercises, reading materials and assessments that translate standards into practical and actionable knowledge
Context and Case Studies
- Source and develop India-specific case studies featuring climate tech startups, SME’s and sustainability focused businesses
- Integrate practical tools and templates (e.g. emissions calculators, disclosure checklists) that learners can apply immediately to their own organizations
Review and Iteration
- Incorporate structured feedback from the SEC team
- Curate a library of reports, tools and frameworks for learner reference
Who Should Apply
Required
- 4-7 years of experience in carbon accounting, ESG, sustainability, climate policy, or climate consulting in India
- Working knowledge of key frameworks: GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, 3), ISO 14064, BRSR, CDP, TCFD and/or SBTI
- Demonstrated experience in content development, curriculum design or training
- Strong communication and writing skills
Preferred
- Exposure to climate tech startups, sustainability consulting or ESG advisory in India
- Familiarity with self-paced or e-learning formats
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, finance or a related field
Location: Remote (India-based candidates preferred)
Type: Part-time consultancy
Compensation: Open for discussion
Duration: 2 to 3 months, starting immediately