Climate Impact and Decarbonization Lead

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JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a
Climate Impact and Decarbonization Lead to join our Impact Team at M-KOPA as we scale up our efforts to drive sustainable growth and contribute to a Net Zero future across Africa.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading M-KOPA’s climate strategy, accelerating our transition to electric mobility, and building a circular economy for smartphones. You’ll work closely with internal teams to integrate climate responsibility into our growth, while securing funding and partnerships to advance our climate initiatives.
In this role, you will lead the development and execution of M-KOPA’s climate strategy, with a focus on monetizing carbon projects and advancing the electric mobility sector. You will stay up-to-date on carbon credit systems and the evolving landscape of carbon offsetting regulations across M-KOPA’s markets. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will embed sustainability into M-KOPA’s products, operations, and business model, while contributing to the company’s ESG strategy with an emphasis on carbon reduction and climate-responsible growth. Additionally, you will secure strategic partnerships and funding opportunities, including grants and carbon credits, to support M-KOPA’s e-mobility and device sustainability initiatives. Engaging with key stakeholders, you will promote M-KOPA’s climate initiatives, carbon measurement, and carbon credit projects. You will also lead the creation of thought leadership content, advocating for climate impact and driving the adoption of data-driven solutions for climate risk modeling and impact evaluation.

ABOUT US

At M-KOPA, we are committed to accelerating Africa’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. By combining technology with impact, we are driving change in sectors such as electric mobility and circular economies, making a tangible difference for underserved communities. Join us and help lead M-KOPA’s climate strategy as we work towards a Net Zero future.
If you’re passionate about climate change and sustainability, and you’re ready to lead transformative projects, we encourage you to apply.
This is a hybrid/remote role, you would be working from our offices in (UK, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa) , partnering with a diverse group of employees from our different markets and locations across the UK, Europe and Africa.

Please refer the Job description for details