About FairClimateFund
FairClimateFund is an independent -social- subsidiary of Cordaid, which is a social enterprise that focuses on developing international climate projects.
Our mission is a fair climate: a world in which those who contribute most to climate change invest in climate projects that benefit people most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. We finance and implement climate projects together with
corporate clients and local partners.
We work according to Fairtrade principles and pay people in developing
countries a fair price for the carbon credits they generate. We focus
on clean energy projects for low-income households such as clean
cookstoves and biogas combined with landscape restauration. These
climate projects reduce CO₂ emissions (mitigation) and deforestation
and improve the living conditions (adaptation) of low-income people
in developing countries. SDG impacts are improved health (SDG3),
women empowerment (SDG5), clean energy (SDG7), climate action
(SDG13) and sustainable landscapes (SDG15). FCF is part of Cordaid
Foundation.
FairClimateFund has built a unique position in the market as a provider
of high-quality Gold Standard and Fairtrade certified carbon credits.
We want to expand our business model in the coming years from a
current level of EUR 10 Mio to triple in the coming 5 years. The team
consists of 10 people and is based in Utrecht and a partner in India with
also 10 people. For more information see www.fairclimatefund.nl
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main duties and responsibilities
• Development of high-quality climate projects, using the Gold Standard
and Fairtrade Climate Standard into feasible business propositions.
• Development of innovative business models using (D)MRV in the climate
and SDG impact markets.
• Internal support on monitoring current fair climate project portfolio.
• Coordinate and implement Gold Standard and Fairtrade certification
in current and future climate projects. Execute internal monitoring and
control of the (D)MRV frameworks.
• Development of training materials and build capacity among our
partners.
• Generate and disseminate up to date knowledge on methodologies in
climate financing and carbon market developments.
We seek
•A hands-on professional with strong knowledge of Gold Standard
methodologies and (D)MRV.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in voluntary carbon market and carbon
standards (e.g., Gold Standard, PoA’s/CPA’s) and interest in the Fairtrade
Climate Standard.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in business development and
proposition development in an international context, with a focus on
climate resilience of local communities.
• Expertise and proven track record in the development of climate
projects both within mitigation and adaptation (energy access at
household level, climate resilience) in developing countries.
• Good networking skills and entrepreneurial attitude, ready to pioneer
and pitch new business propositions and bring business concepts to
market.
• Excellent language skills in Dutch and English. French and Spanish are
appreciated.
We offer
• A challenging position – within a professional and motivated team – to increase
transparency and Fairtrade impact in the Voluntary Carbon Market.
• A high expertise and knowledge intensive position with the opportunity to pioneer and
monitor new business concepts within the FCF scope and network and bring this to
market.
• Opportunity to travel and explore potential business models in the FCF pipeline and to
pilot new ideas within the Fairtrade network
• A position for one year with the aim to continue. Salary is between EUR 3,750 and EUR
5,250 for 36 hours/week and based on experience (scale 10 or 11). This salary is exclusive of holiday and end of year allowances. Office in Utrecht, indicative 2 days per week.
For more information: Vacatures (fairclimatefund.nl)
