Internship or Apprenticeship - Climate Projects Coordinator

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Job summary:

The goal of the Climate Projects Coordinator is to support the development of carbon and potentially biodiversity projects within South Pole’s European Projects team. This includes a variety of tasks such as partnerships and business development, projects feasibility assessment and associated research (Voluntary Carbon Market, EU Carbon Removals & Carbon Farming Framework etc.) as well as carbon asset projects’ certification and monitoring.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

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• Assist with carbon projects development in Europe in potentially various sectors (regenerative agriculture, livestock, technical removals including biochar, BECCS etc.):
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  • Feasibility assessment: analysis of possible certification pathways (standards, methodologies), ex ante estimations of GHG emissions reductions/removals potential, financial and strategic considerations etc.;

    
    

  • Validation of projects: development of Project Design Document and all other deliverables for submission to the certification standard, expansion and/or renewal of projects;

    
    

  • Verification rounds of projects: monitoring data and parameters processing, Monitoring Report development.

    
    
  
  
  
• Support business development activities :
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  • Monitor key policy developments such as the EU CRCF;

    
    

  • Contribute to markets analysis;

    
    

  • Source new project opportunities in various sectors such as Scope 3 project development and contribute to proposals drafting.

    
    
  
  
  

• Contribute to the development of materials and actions aiming to support the sales of carbon assets from projects developed by South Pole

  
  

• Ensure that assigned tasks are delivered on time and with the quality required by South Pole, project partners and the clients

  
  

• Manage project information and knowledge according to South Pole’s best practices.

  
  

Requirements:

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• 6 months end-of-studies internship after a master’s degree OR 1 year apprenticeship, ideally in Environmental or Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Economics or other sustainability-related disciplines

  
  

• Strong interest in project management and environmental sustainability challenges

  
  

• Ability to conduct research and analyze data

  
  

• Good written communication skills for contributing to high-quality deliverables

  
  

• Fluent in French and English, with strong oral and written skills in both languages

  
  

Desirable profile requirements

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• Analytical skills and mindset

  
  

• Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

  
  

• Knowledge or general awareness of GHG emissions reductions/removals levers (Nature-based solutions, sustainable technologies, technical removals etc.), international Voluntary Carbon Market, certification standards, carbon projects core principles and eligibility requirements, biodiversity certificates etc.

  
  

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and proactivity

  
  

• Adaptable to a fast-paced international environment

  
  

• Good prioritisation and time management skills. 

  
  

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation. 

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.