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Direct Air Capture Project Development Manager, Carbon Capture, AltGen – Kenya

Published 14:13 on May 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:13 on May 2, 2024  /  Job Postings

We are looking for a carbon market DAC Project Development Manager, someone who intimately understands the carbon landscape from an African and international perspective.

DESCRIPTION
NB: THIS ROLE IS BASED IN KENYA

We are looking for a carbon market DAC Project Development Manager, someone who intimately understands the carbon landscape from an African and international perspective.

Our client, a systems integrator and project development firm, is one of the few leading the charge to decarbonise Africa’s energy-intensive infrastructure. They are seeking a DAC Project Manager to oversee several DAC projects through the entire project lifecycle.

You would be part of a high-calibre team, working on one of the biggest DAC projects in the southern hemisphere. Stakeholder engagement with private and public stakeholders in the industry is crucial to your success in this role.

BONUS POINTS:

  • Project management experience in emerging markets
  • Embedded understanding of DAC technologies and the voluntary carbon market
  • Insatiable passion for the mitigation of climate change
  • This technology is new and evolving fast. That’s what makes this opportunity so exciting.

Make your mark in this rapidly growing industry with a team dedicated to innovation and making a meaningful difference in the global energy transition towards net-zero. Apply now!

(SALARY SUBJECT TO EXPERIENCE)

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (BCom, Business Management, Economics)
  • MBA is beneficial

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years of experience in project management in the carbon market (carbon capture, utilisation, and storage & –DAC technologies)
  • Experience in project management in Sub-Saharan Africa is highly advantageous
  • Impressive track record of successfully leading and delivering projects to success (on time and within budget)
  • Embedded knowledge of the DAC industry highly advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee all aspects of project development
  • Stakeholder engagement with both public and private entities
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to track project progress
  • Prepare comprehensive, engaging, and insightful reports and presentations
  • Contribute to our client’s knowledge base and expertise in novel DAC technologies, including identifying and mitigating potential risks
  • Contribute to commercial negotiations with DAC project partners during the project development phase and support in developing additional DAC deals in Kenya and the region

SKILLS

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional team-development capabilities
  • Excellent communication and administrative capabilities
  • Strong attention to detail and easily adaptable to fast-changing industry trends
  • Ability to work in a grassroots environment

Apply here: https://www.altgen.com/job/dac-project-manager-carboncapture-kenya/