Project Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design and development of the ARR carbon project, aligning it with international standards (Verra) and best practices.

• Collaborate with tea producers, local communities, and relevant stakeholders to identify most effective project design and implementation strategies for ARR carbon sequestration.
• Coordinate project activities, including baseline assessments, project registration, carbon monitoring, and the implementation of sustainable farming practices among tea producers.
• With the support from a multifunctional team from RA, define goals and monitoring strategies to measure project co-benefits including biodiversity improvements, and social and livelihoods’ impacts.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships:

• Foster strong relationships with tea producers, local communities, and key stakeholders to ensure their active participation and support for the carbon project.
• Collaborate with external partners, such as government agencies, NGOs, and carbon market experts, to tap into their expertise, resources, and funding opportunities.
• Represent the organisation and the carbon project at key events, conferences, and policy forums to promote awareness and build strategic alliances.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification:

Support our project development partner in:

• Developing a robust monitoring and reporting framework to track the progress and impact of the project concerning not only carbon sequestration but also co-benefits (biodiversity, water retention and economic and social benefits for landscape actors)
• Ensuring compliance with international carbon standards and methodologies throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Leading the verification process to validate the carbon credits generated by the project, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Provide training and capacity-building support to tea producers and local communities, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, carbon management, and monitoring techniques.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer learning among tea producers to enhance their understanding of carb:on-related opportunities and challenges.

Project Management and Coordination

• Develop and lead project budgets, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and experts to ensure effective project implementation and seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Regularly report project progress, challenges, and opportunities to the organisation's management and relevant donors.

• In-depth knowledge of carbon markets, carbon accounting methodologies, and international carbon standards.
• Strong understanding of tea production systems, agricultural practices, and the challenges faced by tea producers in Assam.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, community mobilisation, and building effective partnerships with farmers and local organisations
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, coordination, and budget management.
• Strong analytical skills to track and evaluate project performance and impact.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Carbon experience is a distinctive advantage.

• Fluency in English (knowledge of local languages spoken in the Assam region would be an advantage)