Specialist, Climate Projects
South Pole
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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.
Job Summary
In this role, you will support the European Projects team by researching and analyzing the potential for emission reduction projects to be developed in the Voluntary Carbon Market or under the Swiss Compliance Scheme. You will support South Pole through the various stages of project development, including analyzing project and lead potential, developing and managing feasibility studies, carbon projects and methodologies, and business development activities.
If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a relevant academic background and a passion for contributing to the fight against climate change, then we are looking for you.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead the assessment and review of incoming leads for emission reduction and carbon removal projects. Project topics include but are not limited to plastics and metals recycling, wastewater treatment, soil organic carbon, biochar, precision agriculture, feed additives, manure management, landfill gas, biogas, timber construction, transport electrification, carbon capture and storage and energy efficiency
- Conduct the feasibility and eligibility assessment of emission reduction and removals projects for their certification and registration with one or several international carbon standards (VCS, Gold Standard etc.). This may include the analysis of risks and opportunities for project implementers in engaging in the Voluntary Carbon Market
- Lead the development and management of carbon projects with international carbon standards (e.g. VCS, Gold Standard) and with the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment
- Implement and manage emission reduction and carbon removal projects in Europe. Responsibilities include drafting project design documents, applying emissions quantification methodologies, managing feedback from validation bodies, and supporting the implementation of monitoring plans and verification processes.
- Support business development efforts by leading proposal development for new clients and maintaining relationships with project partners, cooperatives, and auditors.
- Conduct market research on emerging sustainability topics and assist with project sourcing by identifying new opportunities and potential partners.
Profile requirements
- Master degree in Science, Engineering or a sustainability-related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (incl. internships)
- Proficiency in English and German is required, French is preferred
- Excellent analytical competency
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment with a can-do attitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Passionate to contribute to the fight against climate change
- Experience with project management and client communication are an advantage
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; 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.
- Locations
- Berlin
Berlin
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Work-life balance
From flexible working hours to flexible workplace (home office), with above-average vacation allowances, we strive to make the work and family life puzzle an easy one for our employees.
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Flexible Vacation Benefits
Options to buy up to 5 extra days of time off.
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Life Insurance
Available to all employees across the world.
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Care for your Wellbeing
Access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health).
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Parental leave
Should any of our employees need to take time off the Iceberg as a result of a new addition to their household, we are happy to be able to offer competitive Paid Parental leave to support them during this time.
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Compassionate Leave
Sometimes life is unpredictable, and when unfortunate events occur, we want to give you peace of mind so you feel fully supported during this time.
What makes us unique
At South Pole, we are first and foremost a purpose-driven Company. People join us because they believe in our mission and want to be part of a community that fights together for our shared values and beliefs. But that is not the only reason why working at South Pole is such a rewarding experience.
- We know that our vision to help create a greener world is both bold and challenging. To achieve it, we settle for nothing less than the absolute best. We form a Community that is stronger than the sum of its parts.
- Entrepreneurial at heart. It’s not just our founders who are entrepreneurs. We actively promote an innovative mindset at all levels of the organisation, where each and every employee is encouraged to challenge the status quo and empowered to make decisions.
- Growing employees in a growing company. With a team of smart, passionate and engaged colleagues, as well as increasing demand from our clients, opportunities to learn, develop our skills and grow our careers are endless.
- All for one, and one for all! Above all other things, what truly drives our dedication and commitment to our purpose is our colleagues. We learn from each other and grow together. Because that is who Penguins are.
About South Pole
Our story began in Zurich, with 5 friends* in 2002. They had a belief and a vision to shape and change the future of the world through climate empowerment, education and projects with their non-profit organisation; MyClimate. These ‘social entrepreneurs’ went on to pioneer climate change with the introduction of South Pole in 2006*. More than 20 years on, with the support of some of the most passionate and talented entrepreneurs around them, who are empowered to all play their part and with their founding belief in aligning purpose with passion, people and profit, they have created South Pole, an organisation that has gone onto positively impact the lives of over 20 million people across the world through its projects, saving over 20,000 km2 of forests from deforestation.
*Patrick Bürgi, Thomas Camerata, Renat Heuberger, Ingo Puhl, and Christoph Sutter
*2006 Joined by Marco Hirsbrunner and Christoph Grobel
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