Carbon Policy Analyst [Fixed-Term]

at  One Acre Fund

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Law, Sustainability, or a related field; professional qualifications in environment, policy, or carbon management are an added advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in public policy affairs, policy advocacy, or formulation within the environmental or sustainability sectors in one of One Acre Fund’s countries of operation.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex regulatory developments, such as carbon market and climate policy, into clear and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change policy domains, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon markets, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Experience conducting policy-oriented research to support evidence-based and data-driven public policy recommendations.

• Track record of contributing to and delivering impactful presentations at meetings, workshops, and conferences.Language: English proficiency is required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Carbon Market Policy Analyst, you will help enhance One Acre Fund’s capacity to navigate the regulatory landscape of climate change and carbon markets, with a focus on supporting smallholder farmers. Your main objective will be to assess policy impacts, secure carbon project approvals, and advocate for inclusive policies that enable smallholder farmers to benefit from carbon programs, contributing directly to our mission of improving farmer livelihoods.
This is a mid-senior-level role within the Global Government Relations team, reporting directly to the Global Government Relations and Policy Senior Manager. You will be fully remote but must be based in one of our countries of operation, with up to 60% travel required. While there are no immediate managerial responsibilities, you will provide strategic guidance and collaboration across our teams and external partners.

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Law, Sustainability, or a related field; professional qualifications in environment, policy, or carbon management are an added advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in public policy affairs, policy advocacy, or formulation within the environmental or sustainability sectors in one of One Acre Fund’s countries of operation.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex regulatory developments, such as carbon market and climate policy, into clear and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change policy domains, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon markets, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Experience conducting policy-oriented research to support evidence-based and data-driven public policy recommendations.
• Track record of contributing to and delivering impactful presentations at meetings, workshops, and conferences.Language: English proficiency is required