AFOLU Senior Project Manager (mfd)

Forliance; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading environmental organization based in Bonn, Germany is seeking a project manager to oversee the development of AFOLU carbon projects. You will play a crucial role in managing projects from inception to carbon credit issuance, ensuring sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in carbon project development. This position offers a chance to work in a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact on climate change.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy in decision-making

Collaboration with an international team

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of professional experience in AFOLU carbon project development.
• Proven track record of delivering projects from early-stage development to credit issuance.
• Hands-on experience with at least one carbon standard.

Aufgaben

• Manage the development of AFOLU carbon projects including afforestation and reforestation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and carbon impact analyses.
• Prepare Project Design Documents in line with Verra VCS Gold Standard.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Business Development

Carbon Markets Understanding

GIS Tools

Stakeholder Engagement

Carbon Accounting Methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Climate Science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Management Software

Jobbeschreibung

Your responsibilities

Role Overview: You will play a key role in delivering high-quality AFOLU carbon projects that contribute to climate mitigation and sustainable land use. Working at the intersection of science, project management and stakeholder collaboration you will take ownership of complex projects from early development through to carbon credit issuance while continuously strengthening quality, integrity and impact.

• You manage the development and implementation of AFOLU carbon projects including afforestation, reforestation and improved forest management.
• You conduct feasibility studies, baseline assessments and carbon impact analyses to evaluate project viability.
• You prepare and maintain Project Design Documents (PDDs) in line with Verra VCS Gold Standard and/or CAR methodologies with a primary focus on Verra VCS and Gold Standard.
• You coordinate validation and verification processes with Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs) and other third‑party auditors.
• You manage project timelines, budgets, milestones and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• You design, implement and oversee Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems including carbon accounting and additionality assessments.
• You coordinate with local communities, landowners, government authorities and project partners to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and compliance.
• You ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards and support stakeholder consultation and benefit‑sharing processes.
• You support the continuous improvement of project quality and carbon credit integrity in line with evolving standards, regulations and best practices.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Climate Science or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in AFOLU carbon project development and management.
• You have a proven track record of delivering carbon projects from early‑stage development through to credit issuance.
• You have hands‑on experience with at least one carbon standard (Verra VCS Gold Standard or Climate Action Reserve).
• You demonstrate a strong understanding of carbon markets and greenhouse gas accounting methodologies in the AFOLU sector.
• You have experience with MRV systems, validation and verification processes.
• You have working knowledge of GIS tools, remote sensing and field‑based monitoring approaches.
• You bring strong project management skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You communicate fluently in English and are experienced in engaging diverse stakeholder groups.

What we offer

• The opportunity to apply deep expertise to high‑impact climate and nature projects with real measurable outcomes.
• A purpose‑driven role in a mission‑oriented organization committed to long‑term sustainability and integrity.
• High degree of autonomy and ownership within your area of expertise with trust in senior judgment.
• The chance to shape and refine approaches, methodologies and solutions in a growing entrepreneurial environment.
• Close collaboration with a dedicated international team driven by shared values and ambition.
• A culture that values substance over hierarchy and thoughtful, well‑grounded decision‑making.
• Flexible working arrangements that support focus, balance and wellbeing.

OUR MISSION:

We let values GROW:

• we grow well‑financed, managed and monitored forests and ecosystems
• we grow long‑term alliances with project stakeholders and clients
• we grow financial mechanisms and payment for ecosystem services to scale and improve projects
• we grow transparency and traceability through robust carbon standards, digital solutions and earth observation technologies
• we grow the competency of our team by training, education and onboarding world‑leading experts

We create positive impact on our CLIMATE:

• we partner with implementation organizations, international investors and development banks to develop the most robust climate projects
• we help industry clients to account and manage their greenhouse emissions
• we monitor, report and verify impact and results of performance indicators
• we create climate solutions that are based on scientific research
• we initiate transformation to fight climate change and to achieve carbon targets

We take ACTION:

• we mobilize finance for ecosystem services and develop new integrated value chains together with local stakeholders
• we use nature to build robust and proven carbon sinks by applying internationally recognized carbon standards and methodologies
• we turn carbon reduction plans into concrete action and projects
• we think new ways and combine proven nature‑based solutions with innovative financial mechanisms and state‑of‑the‑art technology
• we unlock new climate action project types and promote the development of new methodologies for carbon sinks

About us

FORLIANCE initiates finances, creates and manages robust nature‑based climate projects and integrates them into sustainability strategies with our clients to achieve their Net Zero Carbon targets. Together with our global partners and our 50 team members in ten countries we strive to create intact forests and ecosystems that positively impact our climate, biodiversity and human well‑being. We offer companies effective solutions for climate protection by developing individual climate protection strategies.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Business Development, Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, PMBOK, Waterfall, Wastewater, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Contracts

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1