Job Description

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Project Sourcing team works hand in hand with project owners and developers, active in the carbon markets and renewable energy space, to identify, negotiate and contract new emission reduction projects. By acquiring new projects within our portfolio, we ensure that South Pole always has the right mix of carbon credits available to meet the demands of our clients. If you\'re an ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, this position may be right for you!

Job summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for exploring opportunities, building and negotiating new partnerships in order to develop climate mitigation projects eligible for producing emission reductions under the rules of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in the SEA region. In this role, you will have responsibility to manage the partnerships and to engage with the relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the effective execution of the climate project development and implementation under Article 6 requirements. You will work closely with the climate project teams on the technical issues related to the climate project development, the investment team to assess and facilitate financing for the project opportunities and the climate policy, finance and carbon market (CPFCM) team to understand the relevant UN, host country and buyer country requirements and secure approval letters (including corresponding adjustments); as well as with the applicable carbon certification standard.

Reporting to the Regional Director, Climate Projects, SEA & Oceania, you will closely liaise with colleagues working on voluntary carbon market projects, with the team responsible for carbon project development, monitoring and certification and, where required, the project implementation teams implementing project activities on the ground. In addition, you will participate in relevant meetings and conferences, proactively networking with relevant organisations including potential project partners, technical sessions, site visit and other relevant events.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead and drive business development, including targeted business meetings, leading pitching sessions, structuring and sourcing new deals related to the GHG mitigation activities that are eligible for Article 6 based transactions. The tasks also include negotiating and closing deals for signing mitigation outcome purchase agreements (MOPAs) and other relevant commercial contracts as well as ensuring the monetization of climate finance to the climate projects under Article 6 scope

• Develop relevant documentation and financial analyses, and commercial terms with project partners, relevant stakeholders and our teams as needed to facilitate investment into the climate mitigation development

• Support and collaborate with the regional climate project team in providing perspective and input through the full development cycle of climate projects under Article 6 scope. As part of the climate project team, the responsibility covers delivering and ensuring the high-quality of mitigation outcome credits to our clients and relevant stakeholders

• Develop strong partnerships with project partners, communities, NGOs, government agencies, public and private sectors as well as relevant external stakeholders in order to ensure the engagement for the purpose climate project development under Article 6 scope

• Proactively network with relevant organisations, including attending relevant events, gatherings and conferences and expanding the existing networks

• Support the CPFCM team with tenders and proposal preparation, engage with the communication and marketing teams in sharing relevant information requested. This includes coordination and collaboration with other South Pole teams regarding the business and opportunity development in the area Article 6 scope.

• Support the capacity building in growing the climate project portfolio focusing on Article 6 scope in the region

Requirements:

Essential -

• University Degree in business, economics, engineering, sustainability, climate change, environment or other related fields required; terminal degree (Master\'s) strongly preferred

• Ability to source, design, develop and implement strategies regarding the climate project development in the region

• Extensive experience in commercial and business development or the origination role in carbon markets and other relevant environmental asses

• Several years experience working in the field of climate change or sustainability

• Strong track record in generating new business opportunities and closing deals

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal skills Experience in the development of climate projects and/or programs in the voluntary and/or compliance carbon market

• Familiarity with the Paris Agreement and carbon standards like CDM, VCS, GS4GG or any regional carbon standards

• Experience working in ASEAN countries is required to maintain good working relationships with clients and partners, including public sectors, NGO, private sector, multilateral organisations, and the relevant sectors

• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Desired -

• Fluency in any ASEAN language is strongly preferred

• Willingness to travel within the region

• Experience working with local communities, NGO and public sectors

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.

We\'re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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