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Technical Carbon Markets Consultant
OutsizedWorkFromHome, South Africa7 hours ago
Job descriptionAssess applicable national and international regulatory requirements (Article 6 approvals, host‑country authorisations, benefit‑sharing frameworks, registry requirements) Advise on likely timelines, sequencing, and key dependencies for regulatory approvals Identify potential policy risks (e.g. moratoria, rule changes) and recommend engagement strategies with DNAs and government stakeholders Advise on the ease and feasibility of actual project implementation, including milestones (project registration, validation, verification, credit issuances) Dependencies such as land tenure, community agreements, or offtake commitments Realistic delivery timelines and critical path items Flag bottlenecks that could delay credit issuance or revenue realisation, allowing for more accurate financial modelling Analyse funding requirements for each project stage and recommend appropriate instruments (grants, concessional finance, guarantees, equity, debt) Advise on structuring solutions such as results‑based finance, carbon revenue securitisation, carbon‑linked bonds, and blended finance stacks Map potential sources of capital (local financial institutions, development finance institutions, impact investors, corporates) Recommend strategies to de‑risk participation of local capital (first‑loss tranches, partial credit guarantees, revenue floors) Identify opportunities to leverage carbon revenues to unlock additional climate finance (green bonds, adaptation‑linked instruments) Provide input on aligning financing structures with host‑country climate strategies, benefit‑sharing frameworks, and NDC commitments Review ERPAs, benefit‑sharing agreements, term sheets, and partnership agreements Ensure alignment between contractual terms, financial assumptions, and delivery milestones Highlight gaps, risks, and negotiation points Support, prepare and input into IC / Board papers and presentations, including risk matrices, sensitivities, and delivery timelines Join IC meetings as a subject‑matter expert where required Ensure materials are decision‑ready and highlight key risks and mitigations clearly Advisory, provide insights on pricing benchmarks, methodology updates, and regulatory trends Recommend adjustments to structuring approaches or project prioritisation based on market shifts Provide insights on emerging climate finance opportunities Support sourcing and validation of projects required to anchor specific financial instruments Apply eligibility criteria to select projects with the right scale, credit type, geography, and risk profile Provide gap analysis where pipeline volume or credit profile does not meet instrument design requirements 5–10 years’ relevant experience in carbon markets, climate finance, or project finance Excellent analytical and writing skills with ability to communicate complex information clearly Collaborative and proactive approach, comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders
Be among the first 25 applicants. Our client is looking for a consultant to provide expert, on-demand technical, financial, commercial, and regulatory support to the companies Carbon Markets initiatives. The consultant will assess project opportunities, review and develop financial models, evaluate agreements, prepare inputs for IC and Board approval, and advise on practical delivery considerations. The consultant may also support targeted pipeline generation where required to inform specific financial instruments and portfolio structuring efforts.
This is a 6-month renewable retainer requiring approximately 1–2 days of work per week, with flexible deployment based on project needs, and performed remotely with occasional in-person workshops or site visits as required.
Responsibilities
- Review of technical design, additionality, permanence, leakage, legal alignment, robust MRV and co-benefits
- Assessment of commercial viability and scalability
- Identification of key technical, regulatory, commercial, and counterparty risks with mitigation recommendations
- Provide a holistic viability view, integrating technical, financial, regulatory, and delivery considerations
Regulatory & Policy Reviews
Delivery Pathway & Dependencies
Funding Options & Structuring Advisory
Review of Technical, Legal & Commercial Agreements
Investment Committee (IC) & Board
Market & Strategic
Targeted Pipeline Generation (Where Required)
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