About this role
UG Carbon
Carbon Project Developer
Kampala, Central Region
Work Type: Full Time
Position: Carbon Project Developer
Reporting to: Head of Carbon
Location: Uganda
Role type: Full time
About SunCulture:
SunCulture is a leading agriculture and climate technology company. SunCulture helps smallholder farmers grow more food with climate technology, carbon financing, and a digital marketplace, and is the largest solar irrigation company in Africa. The company was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer, and has been named as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Our CEO was also just named to the TIME100 Climate list. To learn more about the company, see this TED Talk one of our customers did, this explainer video recently made by CNBC, or listen to this podcast our CEO recently did.
About the role
We are seeking a Carbon Project Developer – Uganda to support the development and implementation of our carbon program in Uganda. This is a country-level coordination role working closely with SunCulture’s carbon leadership team in Kenya to ensure the successful execution of carbon project activities, stakeholder engagement, and verification processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate carbon project development activities in Uganda.
- Lead logistics for field activities related to data collection, monitoring, and grievance redress.
- Support the transition of AMS I.B projects from Gold Standard to PACM methodologies and advise on relevant environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate in-country workshops, stakeholder consultations, and carbon-related events.
- Work closely with SunCulture Kenya to support project validation, verification, and monitoring activities.
- Assist in developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Support carbon accounting and implementation of emerging carbon methodologies.
- Facilitate Local Stakeholder Consultations (LSCs) and community engagement activities.
- Manage the country-level carbon grievance redress mechanism.
- Coordinate day-to-day carbon operations in Uganda in collaboration with the Carbon Operations Lead.
- Develop monitoring systems and prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in carbon committee meetings and cross-functional project coordination sessions.
- Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in carbon projects, climate finance, sustainability, or environmental programs.
- Strong understanding of the Voluntary Carbon Markets - carbon project development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies, validation and verification processes, and environmental regulations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, timelines, and reporting requirements.