Client Company: Our client was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 1994, it had already established itself as a major player in the cocoa industry in Malaysia, namely, the single largest exporter of cocoa beans and products in the country. Job Description: Understand all aspects of forest carbon offset projects, registries, methodologies (REDD+, Jurisdictional, IFM, ARR, etc.), and the process for issuance of carbon credits Provide clarifications to the internal team regarding rules and requirements of standards and methodologies (particularly VERRA Standards & Methodologies). Monitor external voluntary carbon standards to stay up to date with changes and help shape Living Carbon's growth strategy Build internal knowledge system for carbon standards and co-benefit standards Lead development of revision of existing and/ or new methodologies under various standards as needed while staying on top of VCM best practices Interface with project financing stakeholders, field implementation partners and forestry teams to ensure plans reflect standards and methodology requirements Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the execution of Carbon and/ or Renewable Energy projects Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Requirements: Expertise in forest carbon projects and strong understanding of methodologies and carbon registry standard requirements Strong understanding of the key principles of the voluntary carbon standards Proven track record within carbon project validation and verification process Experience writing, updating and publishing carbon methodologies Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of new developments in the Voluntary Market Place, including accreditation, codes of best practices Familiarity with carbon offsetting (e.g., interventions in scope 3), SDG & ESG reporting, and Net Zero is a plus
