Technical Manager - Market Based Measures

SFC; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Freight Centre in Amsterdam is seeking a Technical Manager specialized in Market Based Measures to advance carbon accounting and the book-and-claim framework. You will collaborate with program management, member companies and international stakeholders to advance credible emissions reporting and support decarbonization in freight and logistics.

The role focuses on developing methods, standards and training content for a global audience, with a hybrid work setup in the Netherlands and a

Qualifications

• Strong sector knowledge of freight transport and decarbonization challenges.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and market-based measures.
• Ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping MBM methods, standards and assurance strategy.
• Support MBM in book-and-claim and registries within global logistics.
• Develop course content, case studies and publicity materials.
• Provide technical advisory services on decarbonization and reporting.
• Support compliance checks for member transactions.
• Maintain and develop the MBM framework and MS&A standards.
• Assist with book-and-claim projects and stakeholder guidance.
• Organize meetings and distill outcomes for participants.

Skills

Sector knowledge

GHG accounting

Book and claim

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: We're only considering candidates who are already based in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation. Thank you for understanding.

Hours : 40 hours/week
Location : Amsterdam (hybrid work)
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (9 to 12 months)
Salary Range: €4,167 - €4,583 gross per month (FTE), including 8% holiday allowance, based on a full-time contract.
Starting date : December 1, 2026

Are you passionate about reducing the climate impact of freight and logistics? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Manager - Market Based Measures to support Smart Freight Centre's work on emissions accounting, book and claim approaches, and decarbonization standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with technical frameworks, collaborating with industry experts, and turning complex sustainability concepts into practical solutions. You'll work closely with colleagues, member companies, and international stakeholders to help advance credible emissions reporting and accelerate the decarbonization of global freight and logistics.

About Smart Freight Centre

Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep. The products on store shelves, or the goods being shipped across oceans. Logistics is everywhere, powering the world we live in. And because it's everywhere, it's also one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions globally. That's where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in. We're tackling the carbon footprint of logistics head-on, working with businesses, governments, and key players around the globe. Our mission? To transform the logistics sector into a zero-emission industry by 2050, or hopefully even sooner. Want to help drive this change? Join us.

About the position

As a Technical Manager, specializing in Market Based Measures (MBM), your role involves collaborating with Program Management to expedite the adoption and acknowledgment of SFC's "Voluntary Market Based Measures Framework for Logistics Emissions Accounting and Reporting" and its accompanying standard, the MBM Specification. The primary objective is establishing confidence and credibility in SFC's chain of custody (i.e., book and claim) accounting practices, positioning them as acknowledged methods for Scope 3 decarbonization claims in transportation and logistics.

• Methods, Standards & Assurance Strategy: Contribute to shaping the methods, standards and assurance strategy for SFC's Market Based Measures program.
• MBM in the Book and Claim Community: Support shaping the future for market-based measures in key areas such as road transportation, registries, and accounting/reporting, navigating demands of stakeholders, academia and public policy
• Content Development: Provide content input for training courses, case studies, and other publicity materials to accelerate the uptake and recognition of our framework and standard.
• Technical Advisory Services: Offer expert advice to SFC's multinational clients and partners on decarbonization and emissions accounting/reporting using MBM.
• Compliance Support: Support member book and claim transactions compliance checks via appropriate channels.
• Framework Maintenance: Support the maintenance and further development of our "Voluntary Market Based Measures Framework for Logistics Emissions Accounting and Reporting" and overall MS&A team standard maintenance.
• Project Support: Support book and claim-related projects as a technical expert to advance and guide member organizations on sustainable logistics.
• Meeting Facilitation: Organizing meetings, distilling key takeaways, and conveying that information to meeting participants and others.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Applying communication and facilitation skills to guide and assist a range of stakeholders.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• In-depth Sector Knowledge: Technical interest and understanding of the freight transport sector and decarbonization challenges.
• Technical Expertise: Technical knowledge and experience in GHG emission accounting in transportation and market-based measures and current challenges, ideally knowledge of SFC's framework and preferably with experience in book and claim and other chain of custody models.
• Communication Skills: Excellent writing skills and ability to make technical content accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, near-native level, additional language skills welcome.
• Collaborative Nature: Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Detail-oriented Approach: Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.
• Passion for Sustainability: Motivation to be part of a passionate and diverse team and work on an important cause to make the global freight sector more sustainable.

We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in many ways. If you don't meet every