Carbon Project Developer

About the role

SunCulture is looking for a Carbon Project Developer to lead the implementation of its carbon programme in Uganda. Reporting to the Head of Carbon and working closely with the Kenya carbon team, you will coordinate project activities, stakeholder engagement and verification processes at the country level.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate carbon project development and field logistics for data collection, monitoring and grievance redress in Uganda.
• Support the transition of AMS I.B projects from Gold Standard to PACM methodologies and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Organise in‑country workshops, stakeholder consultations and carbon‑related events.
• Collaborate with SunCulture Kenya on project validation, verification and monitoring activities.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets and resource requirements.
• Assist with carbon accounting, emerging methodologies and preparation of progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate local stakeholder consultations, community engagement and manage the country‑level grievance redress mechanism.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day carbon operations in Uganda together with the Carbon Operations Lead.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in project management, preferably within carbon projects, climate finance or environmental programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.

Required skills