Senior Associate – Carbon Projects

Greenated Clima Tech; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenated Clima Tech in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana seeks an experienced Carbon Project Manager to oversee monitoring, MRV, and documentation for AFOLU projects. The role requires translating field data into audit-ready carbon documentation and coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in voluntary carbon markets, Telugu fluency, and hands-on experience with Verra VCS or Isometric cycles, with strong Excel/data skills and audit-writing ability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Forestry, environmental science or related field.
• Telugu fluency required.
• 2-5 years in voluntary carbon markets with ownership of at least one PDD through registration.
• Working knowledge of Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, and/or Isometric project cycles, validation and verification processes, and registry submission systems.
• Hands-on experience applying AFOLU methodologies soil carbon (VM0042), ARR (VM0047, AR-ACM0003) or rice methane (VM0051, Isometric Rice Methane Reduction).
• Strong technical writing in English: ability to produce audit-ready documents pass VVB review with limited rework.
• Strong data handling in Excel; comfortable with structured datasets, methodology equations, and uncertainty deductions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant methodologies and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation efficiently.
• Translate field-collected data and management practice changes into audit-ready carbon documentation.
• Carbon feasibility assessments and methodology applicability reviews for new project geographies, crop systems, and practice bundles.
• Oversee and guide the team in monitoring on-site project activities to ensure compliance with approved methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure effective Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) by reviewing field data, reports, and compliance documents for carbon credit issuance.
• Track and manage project progress, ensuring timely submission of documents and reports to standard bodies and stakeholders.
• Maintain project data systems required for carbon accounting, including farm-level activity data, monitoring reports, emission reduction calculations, and documentation
• Liaise with third-party auditors to defend validation and verification and ensure timely registration and issuance.
• Develop knowledge and contacts in the evolving compliance and voluntary markets and related governmental frameworks.
• Liaise with project partners and stakeholders to support daily business operations
• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, and investment concepts

Skills

Telugu speaking fluency

Excel data handling

Data analysis and reporting

Independent and collaborative work

Technical writing in English

Education

Master’s degree in Forestry, environmental science or related field

Job description

• Oversee project monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant methodologies and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation efficiently.
• Translate field-collected data and management practice changes into audit-ready carbon documentation,
• Carbon feasibility assessments and methodology applicability reviews for new project geographies, crop systems, and practice bundles
• Oversee and guide the team in monitoring on-site project activities to ensure compliance with approved methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure effective Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) by reviewing field data, reports, and compliance documents for carbon credit issuance.
• Track and manage project progress, ensuring timely submission of documents and reports to standard bodies and stakeholders.
• Maintain project data systems required for carbon accounting, including farm-level activity data, monitoring reports, emission reduction calculations, and documentation
• Liaise with third-party auditors to defend validation and verification and ensure timely registration and issuance.
  
• Others:
• Develop knowledge and contacts in the evolving compliance and voluntary markets and related governmental frameworks.
• Liaise with project partners and stakeholders to support daily business operations
• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, and investment concepts
  

Location – Andhra Pradesh/ Telengana

Job Nature – 40% Field work/Travel

Experience – 2-5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Carbon Project Management:
• Oversee project monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant methodologies and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation efficiently.
• Translate field-collected data and management practice changes into audit-ready carbon documentation,
• Carbon feasibility assessments and methodology applicability reviews for new project geographies, crop systems, and practice bundles
• Oversee and guide the team in monitoring on-site project activities to ensure compliance with approved methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure effective Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) by reviewing field data, reports, and compliance documents for carbon credit issuance.
• Track and manage project progress, ensuring timely submission of documents and reports to standard bodies and stakeholders.
• Maintain project data systems required for carbon accounting, including farm-level activity data, monitoring reports, emission reduction calculations, and documentation
• Liaise with third-party auditors to defend validation and verification and ensure timely registration and issuance.
  

• Others:
• Develop knowledge and contacts in the evolving compliance and voluntary markets and related governmental frameworks.
• Liaise with project partners and stakeholders to support daily business operations
• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, and investment concepts
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Forestry, environmental science or related fields with at least 2-5 years of relevant work experience
• Telugu speaking fluency requirement is must.
• 2-5 years in voluntary carbon markets, with demonstrated ownership of at least one PDD through registration.
• Working knowledge of Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, and/or Isometric project cycles, validation and verification processes, and registry submission systems.
• Hands-on experience applying AFOLU methodologies soil carbon (VM0042), or ARR (VM0047, AR-ACM0003) or rice methane (VM0051, Isometric Rice Methane Reduction), experience is required.
• Strong technical writing in English: ability to produce audit-ready documents that pass VVB review with limited rework.
• Strong data handling in Excel; comfort with structured datasets, methodology equations, and uncertainty deductions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a hands-on proactive attitude.