Senior Consultant – carbon markets and climate change (forest management)

Hamerkop Climate Impacts

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Duty station: the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, OR IndonesiaApplication Deadline: N/AStart date: Q4 2025Shape Southeast Asia’s climate future with HAMERKOP.Hamerkop Climate Impacts is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep forestry expertise to lead and deliver high-impact, nature-based climate solutions across Southeast Asia. If you are an experienced forester passionate about scaling carbon projects and influencing the region’s carbon market landscape, we want to hear from you.About Hamerkop Climate ImpactsHAMERKOP is a globally recognized, independent technical consultancy with headquarters in London and a growing presence in Singapore. We support project developers, NGOs, governments, and private sector partners in the Global South to deliver measurable climate, social, and environmental impact—especially through land use, forestry, and agriculture.HAMERKOP is one of the very few recognised and independent technical service providers on the carbon market and we mainly work in developing countries, where we provide technical consulting services around 3 main pillars:1. PROJECT: certification and implementation of projects contributing to the fight against climate change. We help mitigation projects to certify so they can partially or fully be financed by the sale of assets on the carbon markets. We support projects from early conception to early-stage feasibility studies, drafting of carbon certification studies and documents, and support the implementation of activities as well as monitor their ongoing impacts.2. MARKET: independent expert advice on the carbon markets. We provide (i) technical pre-investment risk-based due diligence to carbon credit and project sponsors; (ii) strategic advice to organisations looking for positioning on the carbon market; and (iii) educational support on the structure, state, and trends of the carbon markets.3. POLICY: climate change policy and finance. We help countries in the Global South to formulate and revise their climate change strategies and roadmaps. We work with international organisations and government authorities to align their policy, technical and institutional frameworks with the requirements of the Paris Agreement’s carbon and climate finance mechanisms.HAMERKOP works at the intersection of the public and private sectors, with governments, international organisations, NGOs and private companies and is increasingly playing a crucial role in the Singaporean and Southeast Asian carbon market ecosystem.Role Description - ResponsibilitiesThis newly created consultant position will consist of growing and delivering a diverse range of stimulating technical and strategic consultancy assignments in relation to forestry, land use and management and biochar.What you will do:
  • Lead technical delivery: oversee and deliver complex studies, analytics, and technical reports for forestry management, conservation, and restoration projects in Southeast Asia, focusing on the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia.
  • Carbon project leadership: guide the formulation, feasibility, and certification of emission reduction projects under major standards (such as Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, ERS), ensuring technical excellence and market integrity.
  • Strategic advisory: advise clients—including NGOs, private developers, and governments—on voluntary carbon markets, project structuring, and climate finance strategies aligned with evolving regional and international frameworks.
  • Business development: identify and pursue new project opportunities, build regional networks, draft high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder engagement: build and maintain trusted relationships with project teams, clients, government agencies, and partner organisations; represent HAMERKOP at regional forums and industry events.
  • Policy and market intelligence: monitor and interpret climate policy, carbon market trends, and relevant legislation in Southeast Asia; provide thought leadership and contribute to knowledge sharing.
  • Team leadership: mentor junior consultants, contribute to internal capacity building, and help shape HAMERKOP’s growing Southeast Asian practice.
Who you areRequired
  • MSc in forestry, environmental science, conservation, ecology, or a related technical field.
  • At least 5–10 years of professional experience in forestry, land management, or climate-related projects, with significant experience in Southeast Asia.
  • Strong understanding of voluntary and compliance carbon markets, including regional mechanisms and international standards.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills; attention to detail and a track record of delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, plus a second Southeast Asian language (Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Khmer, Tagalog, or Malay).
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural, distributed team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to mentoring others.
Desired
  • Demonstrated expertise in carbon project development, technical feasibility, and certification processes for nature-based solutions.
  • Prior consulting experience, including client and project management.
  • Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, and/or private sector actors in Southeast Asia.
  • Familiarity with greenhouse gas emission accounting, climate finance, and GIS tools.
Term and location of the positionPermanent, full-time position based in your home country (Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Indonesia), with regional travel up to 10-20% of your time.Application processSubmit a concise CV (max 3 pages) and a one-page value proposition. Selection includes:
  • Initial interview with two members of the advisory team
  • Case study assessment
  • Final interview with the CEO
Experienced foresters and climate professionals from the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia are strongly encouraged to apply.Join HAMERKOP and help shape the region’s forests and climate legacy.HAMERKOP IS AN ENABLER - AN INDEPENDENT & TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY OPERATING WORLDWIDE.Headquarted in London, HAMERKOP supports carbon project developers in the Global South and the carbon market ecosystem, to enable emission reductions associated with strong environmental and social integrity. We support energy access and nature-based solutions projects.HAMERKOP is one of the very few recognised and independent technical service providers on the carbon market.We mainly work in developing countries, where we provide technical consulting services around 3 main pillars:1. PROJECT: certification and implementation of projects contributing to the fight against climate change. We help climate change mitigation projects to certify so they can partially or fully be financed by the sale of assets on the carbon markets. We also carry out early stage feasibility studies, support the implementation of activities and monitor projects’ ongoing impacts.2. MARKET: independent expert advice on the carbon markets. We provide technical risk-related due diligence to carbon credit buyers and project sponsors and strategic advice to project developers on strategies for selling their assets, raising funds and understanding current or future legislation. We also provide educational support on the state and structure of carbon markets, as well as emerging trends.3. POLICY: climate change policy and projects. We help countries in the Global South formulate and revise their climate change strategies and roadmaps. We work with international organisations and government authorities for the design and evaluation of climate change adaptation or mitigation projects (including ecosystem conservation and restoration), programs and policies, eligible for climate finance.HAMERKOP works at the intersection of the public and private sectors, with governments, international organisations, NGOs and private companies.We help our clients design, implement, manage and monitor projects and activities in the energy and forestry sectors that deliver measurable social and environmental impacts and are eligible to climate finance mechanisms.HAMERKOP has embarked in a growth strategy and is continuously looking to grow its team.

Hamerkop Climate Impacts