Carbon Market Assistant/Research Assistant

People Perfect; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct involvement in carbon credit projects

Exposure to carbon markets

Collaborative professional environment

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Karachi is seeking a research associate to work on carbon credit development projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and possess strong research, analytical, and communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, participating in site visits, and assisting in report preparation. This full-time role offers exposure to carbon markets and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Environmental Science or a closely related field and 0-1 year of experience.
• Intermediate understanding of carbon markets, carbon credit frameworks, and sustainability concepts.
• Proven research and literature review skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Willingness to engage in fieldwork and site-based project activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured literature reviews on carbon credit mechanisms and environmental policies.
• Participate in site visits to collect environmental and socio-economic data.
• Assist in preparing structured reports, research briefs, and presentations.
• Support coordination with consultants and project partners.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical abilities

Technical writing

Communication skills

Intermediate understanding of carbon markets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

GIS skills (optional)

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Resonsibilities:

• Conduct structured literature reviews on carbon credit mechanisms, voluntary and compliance carbon markets, and international and national environmental policies.
  Assist in preparing project documentation, including concept notes, technical reports, and inputs for Project Design Documents (PDDs).
• Participate in site visits to collect environmental, activity, and socio-economic data.
• Assist in the preparation of structured reports, research briefs, and presentations.
• Support coordination with consultants, project partners, and relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors in Environmental Science or a closely related field and 0-1 year ofexperience
• Intermediate understanding of carbon markets, carbon credit frameworks, and sustainability concepts.
• Proven research and literature review skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).
• Willingness to engage in fieldwork and site-based project activities.
• Having GIS skills would be an additional benefit.

What we offer:

• Direct involvement in carbon credit development projects.
• Exposure to voluntary carbon markets and emerging compliance frameworks.
• Combined desk-based research and field-level implementation experience.
• A collaborative and learning-focused professional environment.

Location: Karachi, Pakistan.
Employment Type: Full-time