Arbonics is seeking a Forest Carbon Analyst to strengthen our Verification Team. This role sits at the intersection of carbon modelling, forestry expertise, and project development - working cross-functionally with our technology and sales teams. The Forest Carbon Analyst will act as our in-house technical expert on forest carbon accounting, supporting the delivery of high-quality MRV and Project Description Documents (PDDs) and ensuring credibility in client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Carbon Modelling & Analysis
- Own carbon calculations across multiple projects and geographies
- Develop ex-ante carbon calculations for afforestation and improved forest management projects
- Perform Investment Barrier Analyses (IBAs) by country and tree species
- Project Development Support
- Own Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) across multiple projects
- Provide technical inputs to PDD development, ensuring compliance with Verra and other standards
- Support strategic decision making on project roadmaps by conducting assessments of various standards and methodologies (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, Isometric etc.)
- Technical Sales & Expansion
- Support pre-sales discovery and due diligence in early-stage discussions with enterprise clients to understand landholding characteristics, management objectives, and investment criteria
- Translate complex technical requirements into accessible insights that strengthen Arbonics’ credibility with client decision-makers
- Support Arbonics expansion into new markets via country- and project-specific implementation plans, tailored to local forestry conditions, landowner objectives, and regulatory frameworks
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the verification, technology, and landowner operations teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in modelling and reporting
- Liaise with external partners, consultants, and VVBs where specialised expertise is required
Education & Background
- Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field (MSc or higher preferred)
- Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages
- Strong technical understanding of forest growth modelling, carbon accounting, and MRV frameworks
Skills & Experience
- Experience in carbon modelling for afforestation/reforestation or IFM projects (familiarity with Verra methodologies, especially VM0047/VM0045, a strong plus)
- Solid analytical and quantitative skills; ability to build and interpret models
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (technical documentation & client-facing)
Mindset
- Detail-oriented with a problem-solving approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambitious timelines
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Opportunity to join an early-stage, high-growth startup
- Base salary + equity (if working full-time)
- Flexible work location, with travel to project sites as needed
- As much freedom and responsibility as you can handle
- Health, training, and development package
