Program Associate- Climate Change Project Origination

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research and technical assessments on SOC enhancement under various sustainable agricultural systems.
• Develop SOC modelling frameworks aligned with leading carbon credit methodologies.
• Contribute to project design, baseline development, and monitoring under different Carbon registry like Gold Standard (GS) and Verra (VCS) etc.
• Analyze field-level data, conduct baseline assessments, and support monitoring and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with agronomists, data analysts, and field teams to ensure scientific accuracy and methodological compliance
• Required Expertise:
• Advanced understanding of soil carbon dynamics, sequestration mechanisms, and SOC monitoring protocols.
• Hands-on experience with SOC models (e.g., RothC, Century, or similar).
• Familiarity with carbon credit standards, methodology requirements, and project validation/verification processes.
• Familiarity with carbon credit standards and methodologies under Verra and Gold Standard.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
•  Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s or PhD in Soil Science, or a related field.
• Experience with carbon project methodologies and requirements.