Regional Lead, Sustainable Technology Climate Projects - LATAM
South Pole
- Medellín, Antioquia Bogotá DC
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Develop and manage the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of ST projects within the LatAm pipeline, ensuring the completion of all project cycle steps, from due diligence to commercial agreement, listing, validation, verification, emission, and commercialization.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects defined by corresponding national or international certification standards (e.g., Gold Standard, VERRA, and national or local standards), as well as South Pole's project development and implementation policies and guidelines.
- Implement financial and budget planning, fieldwork logistics, resource scheduling, communication strategies, risk analysis, and quality protocols to develop ST projects.
- Oversee compliance with commitments to partners associated with ongoing ST projects, while monitoring progress and adhering to schedules.
- Support and coordinate with the commercial team in the technical assessment and business development of leads and opportunities brought into the pipeline as well as support in the development of consultancy proposals and deliverables.
- Proactively identify and report risks related to technical, social, and financial aspects of the ST projects to the Technical head offering feasible solutions promptly.
- Adhere to internal policies and procedures regarding the use of our internal project management tool for maintaining general information, milestones, and cash flow, ensuring harmony among all stakeholders involved in the organization (e.g., accounting, registries, project managers, HR, commercial teams, and other internal and external stakeholders).
- Assist Technical head in preparing reports, presentations, and strategic documents.
- Act as a key point of contact in managing project partners, nurturing relationships, and maximizing value from opportunities.
- Managing invoices for approval and payment on time.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to emission reduction and carbon market projects.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to address project challenges and drive innovation.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the climate project teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill enhancement. Including these responsibilities can help ensure a comprehensive overview of your role.
- University degree in Environmental, Energy, Sustainability, or fields related to Climate Change and Carbon Mitigation.
- At least 5 years of experience in project management within the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable energy, waste to energy, Methane avoidance (Community-based projects like cookstoves, and water filtration is an advantage).
- Maintain a transdisciplinary and holistic approach to support ST projects effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to tackle diverse assignments, applying company policies, processes, and procedures to resolve complex project-related issues independently, while making informed decisions.
- Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written documents, particularly demonstrating proficiency in both verbal and written English and Spanish.
- Display capacity to handle multiple activities simultaneously, coordinating multiple projects concurrently according to company and project requirements, while maintaining high standards in terms of time management and quality of work.
- Manage ST projects effectively, focusing on planning and monitoring, particularly emphasizing technical and financial aspects, while adopting a transdisciplinary approach to team management.
- Ability to coordinate workflows within several different teams
- Result-oriented work approach
- Possess knowledge and experience in ST project management and environmental credits markets, including carbon, along with familiarity with local and international certification standards.
- Have prior experience conducting local stakeholder consultations is an advantage
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and requirements, particularly those related to carbon offsetting and climate action initiatives such as ICVCM's CCP, CORSIA, and ICROA
- Exhibit experience in utilizing budgeting and financial planning tools and understanding related concepts.
- Display proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Google Suite.
- Demonstrate adaptability and versatility in adjusting to changing conditions and varying team compositions.
- Possess the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.