Officer jobs in France

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Carbon Impact Officer based in Paris with strong technical expertise and hands-on experience. Reporting to the Head of Carbon, you will support Project Managers globally in designing and implementing high-quality projects that promote sustainable farming, engage local communities, and restore ecosystems. This role is key in ensuring the credibility of impact reporting and requires a highly-collaborative mindset to engage both internal and external stakeholders.

• Supporting Junior Carbon Impact Officer and PM in areas where you have a well-defined and proven key strategic expertise, under the supervision of the Head of Carbon.
• Carbon impact modelling: assessment of GHG reduction and carbon sequestration enhancement to inform investment strategy.
• Carbon offset certification: ensure all carbon projects meet certification prerequisites, including listing, registration, PDD drafting, monitoring, and managing auditor visits.
• Coaching Project Managers and implementing partners: provide guidance on carbon processes to meet carbon goals.
• Innovation & market intelligence: stay updated on voluntary carbon market trends and adopt new technologies and methodologies.
• Stakeholder relationship management: manage relationships with key stakeholders (offset standards, carbon consultants, NGOs) to foster strong partnerships.
• Continuous improvement: propose solutions to improve internal processes and organizational performance.

• Education: relevant degree (e.g., Environmental Science, Sustainability, Forestry).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in carbon impact assessment, project management, or sustainability, with hands‑on experience in carbon offset certification.
• Technical background: experience in remote‑sensing and GIS tools is a strong plus. Expertise in forestry, agroforestry, and managing carbon offset projects from nature‑based solutions is a must.
• Carbon standards knowledge: familiarity with Verra, GS, Plan Vivo, and related methodologies.
• Languages: fluent in English; French and Spanish or Portuguese are a strong plus.

• GHG modelling (Tier 1/2/3, IPCC, empirical/process‑based/plant‑soil models).
• Climate corporate accounting and target setting (GHG Protocol, SBTi).
• Certification of impact in other SDGs within VCM projects.
• Stakeholder consultation, safeguards assessments in the context of VCM projects.
• Ad‑hoc dMRV tool development (no‑code, Python, etc.).
• In‑depth understanding of certification processes and compliance with standards (e.g., ICVCM, Verra, GS4GG).
• Problem‑solving & operational efficiency: navigate challenges, refine workflows, ensure smooth execution of carbon projects.
• Adaptability & team collaboration: thrive in dynamic, multicultural teams and adapt to changing environments.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management: build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders for operational success.

• Permanent position based in Paris or nearby.
• Flexible work‑from‑home policy.
• Travel expected 3‑4 times a year.