Project Manager

zeroCO2; Sevilla; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international environmental organization in Sevilla is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead forestry and carbon initiatives. The role requires knowledge of the carbon market and strong project management skills. Ideal candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English. This position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Flexible organization

Every second Friday off

Annual training budget

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of voluntary carbon market and GHG methodologies.
• Strong organizational and team management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full lifecycle of community-based ARR carbon projects.
• Coordinate stakeholders at local and international levels.
• Oversee technical and financial reporting.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical analysis

Budget management

Data analysis

Team management

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Educación

Background in forestry, agronomy, environmental economics, or related fields

Herramientas

Excel

Asana

ClickUp

Google Earth

QGIS

Descripción del empleo

ZeroCO2 - Project Manager for Forestry & Carbon

ZeroCO2 is expanding its portfolio of high-impact reforestation projects. We seek a professional experienced in managing multi-stakeholder projects to lead the technical and operational development of carbon projects based on afforestation, agroforestry, and assisted natural regeneration, aligned with standards like Plan Vivo, Verra, and Gold Standard.

Your role will be vital in ensuring the quality, integrity, and scalability of our initiatives, working closely with local partners, technical teams, and institutions.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the full lifecycle of community-based ARR carbon projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and addressing challenges such as local engagement and permanence.
2. Coordinate stakeholders at local and international levels, fostering dialogue and cooperation.
3. Oversee technical and financial reporting, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
4. Analyze methodologies under major GHG programs to improve technical frameworks.
5. Plan and supervise forest monitoring campaigns, data collection, and analysis.
6. Contribute to project design improvements and strategic planning.
7. Support fundraising and prepare materials for investors and funding calls.
8. Lead project sourcing in Latin America, assessing new ARR initiatives for feasibility and compliance with GHG criteria.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects, preferably in forestry, community initiatives, or international cooperation.
2. Deep knowledge of the voluntary carbon market and GHG methodologies.
3. Background in forestry, agronomy, environmental economics, or related fields.
4. Strong organizational and team management skills.
5. Proficiency in Excel, project management tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp), and geospatial tools (e.g., Google Earth, QGIS).
6. Native or near-native Spanish (C2) and excellent English (C1+).
7. Willingness to travel frequently across Latin America.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience with carbon project management and certification processes.
2. Knowledge of environmental or climate finance.
3. Advanced skills in remote sensing and digital MRV systems.

What We Offer

• An innovative, international work environment with flexible organization.
• Every second Friday off and remote work options (excluding field missions).
• Annual training budget for professional development.
• An open feedback culture focused on growth.
• Projects with tangible benefits to communities and ecosystems.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email address], with the subject: Project Manager – Forestry & Carbon.