Manager - Project Origination (NbS)

Manager (Project Origination, Implementation and Management) - NbS

Amrut Nature Solutions Private Limited

I. About Amrut Nature Solutions Private Limited

Amrut Nature Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Joint Venture between EKI Energy Services Ltd and Shell Overseas Investments B.V. (Shell), is a nature-based solutions consulting firm that specializes in designing and implementing afforestation, reforestation, sustainable agriculture land management, and ecosystem conservation projects in India, financed through the generation of carbon offset credits.

At Amrut, we are committed to developing projects that promote biodiversity conservation, improve soil health, and enhance the livelihoods of local communities, while also generating emission reductions and being economically viable. Our team comprises experts with extensive experience in agriculture, forestry, and environmental conservation, and we leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to deliver tangible results.

Location - Indore/Bangalore

II. Job Summary:

AtAMRUT, as a part of the Project Origination, Implementation and Management team, you will work in finding suitable partners who can implement a carbon project, guiding them on technical aspects of designing the projects. You will coordinate and manage the projects during and after the implementation to ensure the effective generation and delivery of emission reductions throughout the lifetime of the project using suitable high quality carbon mechanisms/ standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing Carbon Credit projects specifically under NbS domain, excellent communication and managerial skills, and the ability to deliver in timely manner.

III.I. Position information:

1. Manager - Nature-based Solutions and Climate Change
2. Location - Indore, Madhya Pradesh
3. Job Type - Full Time

II. Roles and responsibilities:

• Acquire new project leads and opportunities aligned to the sourcing strategies of our customers.
• Screen and qualify project proposals from project developers/ implementation partners and their eligibility for our requirement.
• Coordinate social and environmental baseline survey, field implementation and temporary surveyor/data collectors arrangement.
• Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of the project activities.
• Coordinate capacity building and training programs for various relevant stakeholders.
• Be the POC and maintain good relationship with the team members, project partners, clients, validation and verification bodies, and other counterparts.
• Design, organize and conduct site visits and travel to project locations whenever needed.
• Coordinate collection and compilation of data from farmers and various stakeholders and project locations.
• Prepare and report on progress of ongoing activities and share with the overseeing team.
• He or she will also provide practical technical support to the local implementation partners for quality implementation of the program/project activities.
• To mobilize the necessary workforce to ensure that all project results are achieved at high quality.
• Taking leadership in follow-ups and updates on latest developments and changes in various carbon credit standards pertaining to NbS.
• Develop technical acumen in association with project execution team in order to assess existing and upcoming NbS related businesses.

III. Qualifications and Skills required:

• Master's or advanced degree in Forestry/Forest Management / Natural Resource Management from a reputed institute.
  
• 3-4 years professional experience in carbon project origination, carbon project development or equivalent making impact on livelihoods, biodiversity, landscapes and natural ecosystems.
  
• Understanding of the frameworks, methodologies and mechanisms used in the carbon markets like VCS, CCBS.
  
• Existing network to NBS project developers, NGOs, especially in forestry & agriculture is a plus.
  
• Good command of oral and written English with excellent presentation and oratory skills.