Contract: Carbon Project Due Diligence Specialist

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Company-wide retreats

Home office stipend

Job summary

Relae, formerly Carbon Direct, seeks experienced contractors to support technical due diligence for carbon projects globally. Contractors provide country-specific expertise related to carbon projects, including land-use change, reforestation, biomass sourcing, policy frameworks, and stakeholder dynamics, with research, analysis, and potential site visits culminating in written deliverables that assess project risks and opportunities.

This is a project-based, contract position.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical due diligence, impact assessments, or feasibility studies.
• Expertise in biomass sourcing, ARR, agroforestry, IFM, biochar.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience with multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence, including reviewing project documentation, analyzing risks, and assessing regulatory and economic considerations.
• Gather and synthesize relevant data, industry trends, and best practices to support project assessments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on specific project components, such as policy frameworks, stakeholder dynamics, or technical feasibility.
• Engage with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Participate in site visits when necessary, assisting with interviews, meetings, and field evaluations.
• Deliver comprehensive written reports and recommendations based on research and analysis.

Skills

Due diligence

Research

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Independence

Job description

Relae, formerly Carbon Direct, seeks experienced contractors to support technical due diligence for carbon projects globally. Contractors provide country-specific expertise related to carbon projects, including land-use change, reforestation, biomass sourcing, policy frameworks, and stakeholder dynamics, with research, analysis, and potential site visits culminating in written deliverables that assess project risks and opportunities.

This is a project-based, contract position.