SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Senior Carbon Project Developer develops and delivers carbon offset projects in diverse sectors, including renewable energy, waste management, agriculture, forestry, and Nature-Based Solutions. You’ll be leading and supporting project owners and partners throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage design through to credit issuance under international carbon standards.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and Managing Projects:
- Designing carbon feasibility studies and developing Project Design Documents (PDDs)
- Assessing emissions baselines and conducting surveys
- Supporting validation, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes under standards like Verra’s VCS and Gold Standard o Participating in site visits, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery activities across locations
- Scheduling quality reviews, coordinating deliverables, and supporting project certification
- Sourcing and evaluating new project opportunities in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Preparing documentation, technical assessments, and financial projections
Collaborating and Connecting:
- Engaging with project owners, clients, verification bodies, and other partners
- Supporting a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration across teams
- Building and maintaining networks with verification bodies, standard organizations, and technology providers
- Representing Anthesis at events and sharing insights with peers and partners
Growing and Sharing Expertise
- Staying informed on international carbon markets and policy developments
- Deepening your knowledge in thematic areas such as Nature-Based Solutions or methane reduction
- Sharing learnings with colleagues to strengthen the team’s collective expertise
We welcome a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may be a great fit for this role if:
- You hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g., in applied sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field)
- You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in carbon project development, ideally including drafting PDDs and overseeing MRV cycles
- You enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture
- You’re eager to keep learning and open to tackling new challenges
- You’re comfortable working in dynamic settings, with the ability to adapt quickly and think creatively
- You communicate clearly in English (Dutch and other languages are a plus)
- You have strong time management and organizational skills
- You’re interested in creating real-world impact and helping others do the sam