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Senior Carbon Technical Manager – VCM Biomass Lead
BURN Manufacturing
Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Environment & Sustainability
Job Description
BURN is seeking a Senior Carbon Technical Manager – VCM Biomass Lead who will take full technical ownership of BURN's biomass carbon portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, compliant with global standards, and optimized for credit issuance across multiple pathways. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder management to drive high-quality MRV systems, verification processes, and continuous improvement across BURN's carbon operations.
Assign projects to Senior Carbon Technical Engineers and Officers; set reporting targets and functions with junior technical teams, QA/QC, and internal stakeholders.
Experience contracting and managing at least 2 VVB audit firms through a full validation or verification cycle including FARs and CARs.
Experience managing CORSIA-eligible projects including eligibility criteria, vintage rules, and compliance buyer requirements.
Working knowledge of the UNFCCC Article 6.4 Supervisory Body mechanism and its methodology framework for cookstove or biomass displacement projects.
Proven experience designing and managing KPTs and household energy surveys at scale across multiple Sub-Saharan African project countries.
Demonstrable experience managing lead technical resources including supervision, training, and appraisals of Carbon Technical Officers.
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Requirements
- Experience with Verra VCS and AMS-II.G methodology in addition to Gold Standard.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of fNRB determination methodologies (CDM AMS-II.G, UNFCCC, or country-specific studies).
- Minimum 2 years managing a team of 5–15 technical or project management staff.
- Swahili or other relevant Sub-Saharan African language (preferred).
- ISO Lead Auditor training or equivalent QMS audit qualification (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with VVBs and GHG certification registries.
- Develop and update investor update decks and carbon portfolio briefing materials.
- Lead internal inter-departmental training and onboarding programmes for senior staff on carbon technical matters.
- Manage inter-departmental Carbon Asset Development assignments including supply deals.
- Conduct appraisals and check-ins for direct reports; oversee appraisal structures for junior talent.
- Provide monthly updates to the HOD/Director on technical staffing needs.
- Take full technical ownership of BURN's improved biomass cookstove carbon portfolio across all active project countries.
- Lead the technical adaptation of eligible biomass projects to the UNFCCC Article 6.4 Supervisory Body mechanism including first issuance submissions.
- Own the design and continuous improvement of MRV systems for biomass projects including KPT protocols, KOBO survey instruments, and database quality standards.
- Oversee quarterly KPT and monitoring survey cycles including sample design, field quality control, and statistical outlier analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Leadership role in Africa's largest clean cooking carbon programme
- Opportunity to shape global carbon standards and methodology
- Professional development and international exposure
How to Apply
Apply through the BURN Manufacturing careers portal.
