Carbon Policy Analyst

Summary

Join One Acre Fund as a Carbon Market Policy Analyst and help enhance our capacity to navigate the climate change and carbon market regulatory landscape, focusing on supporting smallholder farmers. You will assess policy impacts, secure carbon project approvals, and advocate for inclusive policies benefiting farmers. This mid-senior-level role, reporting to the Global Government Relations and Policy Senior Manager, is fully remote but requires up to 60% travel within our operational countries. You will provide strategic guidance and collaborate with internal and external partners. The position offers opportunities for career growth and development within a strong culture of learning and mentorship. The role is open to citizens or permanent residents of specific African countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Law, Sustainability, or a related field; professional qualifications in environment, policy, or carbon management are an added advantage
• 3+ years of experience in public policy affairs, policy advocacy, or formulation within the environmental or sustainability sectors in one of One Acre Fund’s countries of operation
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex regulatory developments, such as carbon market and climate policy, into clear and actionable insights
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change policy domains, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon markets, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
• Experience conducting policy-oriented research to support evidence-based and data-driven public policy recommendations
• Track record of contributing to and delivering impactful presentations at meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Language: English proficiency is required

Responsibilities

• Analyze regulatory and policy developments in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on their impact on One Acre Fund’s climate initiatives in operational markets
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape for payment for ecosystem services and carbon-linked agroforestry programs
• Comment on regulatory and policy updates to position One Acre Fund as an expert in climate change and carbon market advocacy
• Support the development of carbon advocacy strategies for country programs, equipping teams with advocacy methods for engaging governments and private sector counterparts
• Collaborate with the Global Advocacy Lead to build networks with regional and international organizations and recommend strategic events for participation
• Engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, project developers, and industry leaders, to communicate One Acre Fund’s positions and insights
• Conduct advocacy activities such as organizing industry events to influence policies that support smallholder farmers
• Build and maintain a network of stakeholders within the carbon industry, especially with regulatory and legislative bodies in operational markets
• Guide GR teams on carbon project certification processes and support the establishment of a robust carbon stakeholder network
• Prepare reports, policy briefs, and presentations to communicate key carbon policy developments to internal stakeholders
• Work with cross-functional teams to align program offerings with emerging regulations and ensure carbon market fluency across in-country GR teams

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits