Carbon Manager
Company Description
Kijani Forestry is dedicated to addressing deforestation, poverty, and the energy crisis by utilizing innovative agroforestry, permaculture principles, and advanced technologies. By establishing rural nurseries, Kijani empowers communities with access to valuable fruit and fuelwood trees, fostering sustainable livelihoods. The organization is committed to holistically managing natural resources and promoting responsible consumption to support a better and greener future.
Role Description
The Carbon Manager will lead initiatives to assess, monitor, and optimize carbon sequestration projects while ensuring compliance with international carbon-credit standards. Responsibilities include managing data collection, preparing carbon offset reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance sustainability goals. The manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing project implementation, providing support to field teams, and identifying new opportunities for carbon certification. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kampala.
Qualifications
Kijani Forestry is dedicated to addressing deforestation, poverty, and the energy crisis by utilizing innovative agroforestry, permaculture principles, and advanced technologies. By establishing rural nurseries, Kijani empowers communities with access to valuable fruit and fuelwood trees, fostering sustainable livelihoods. The organization is committed to holistically managing natural resources and promoting responsible consumption to support a better and greener future.
Role Description
The Carbon Manager will lead initiatives to assess, monitor, and optimize carbon sequestration projects while ensuring compliance with international carbon-credit standards. Responsibilities include managing data collection, preparing carbon offset reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance sustainability goals. The manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing project implementation, providing support to field teams, and identifying new opportunities for carbon certification. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kampala.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of carbon offset methodologies, carbon accounting, and climate change frameworks
- Experience in data analysis, reporting, and utilizing tools for monitoring and measuring carbon sequestration
- Project management skills, including planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration and report preparation
- Background in forestry, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus
- Proficiency in working with GIS tools, remote sensing, or other related technologies
- Ability to work effectively on-site in Kampala and willingness to travel to rural project areas
- Familiarity with agroforestry, permaculture, or sustainable development is an advantage