Carbon Project Originator

Offset8 is an emissions investment and management group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Offset8 seeks to finance nature-based solutions in Africa and Southeast Asia.

As the Middle East’s first dedicated carbon market investment group, we are building a leading global institution in voluntary and compliance carbon markets. We seek to unlock financing for natural capital by acting as a global decarbonization partner for corporates and as a local steward for nature and communities.

We are expanding our team and are seeking a Carbon Project Originator to join our Abu Dhabi office.

As Carbon Project Originator, you will play a pivotal role in developing and expanding our portfolio of carbon credit projects across Africa and Southeast Asia. The role involves both origination and hands-on project development — including feasibility assessments, proposal writing, implementation planning, coordination of stakeholders and the preparation of Project Design Documents (PDDs) — to ensure that high-integrity nature-based carbon credit projects are realized from concept through registration.

Responsibilities:

• Project Sourcing: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective projects by continuously scouting for high-quality opportunities aligned with Offset8’s investment criteria.
• Due Diligence: Conduct due diligence on potential projects – including technical feasibility assessments, baseline and additionality evaluations, and social/environmental impact analysis – to evaluate project viability and quality.
• Feasibility Studies: Lead technical development studies (prospect, preliminary/feasibility, conceptual or pre-project).
• Manage External Stakeholders: Coordinate activities and contributions of the various external developers and service providers (VVBs) during the execution of the study.
• Documentation: Support the preparation and review of Project Design Documents (PDDs) and other necessary documentation for project validation and registration under applicable carbon programs.
• Site Visits: Organize and perform on-site visits to prospective project locations.
• Representation: Represent Offset8 at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings globally.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in carbon project development, carbon origination, or related roles (e.g. working with carbon offset projects, commodity trading, sustainable forest management, agro-forestry, or agriculture).
• Preferred degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Agronomy, Conservation, or Sustainable Development. Degrees in Business Management, International Policy are also accepted.
• Familiarity with carbon credit standards and methodologies, especially Verra and Gold Standard frameworks.
• Hands-on experience drafting or reviewing Project Design Documents (PDDs) and applying carbon accounting methodologies. Proven experience guiding projects through validation and verification under these or similar standards is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and structure projects.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong commercial instincts.
• Proficiency in additional languages spoken in our target regions (e.g. French, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese) is desirable and can help in on-ground communications.

Why Join Offset8

Offset8 offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial institution at the forefront of global carbon markets. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team with deep expertise across trading, project finance, investment management, and climate policy. As part of Offset8, you will have exposure to international markets, direct impact on scaling climate solutions, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Legal & Recruitment Disclaimers

Offset8 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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