Senior Manager -Carbon Markets (ESG)– Africa
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
Position Summary
KPMG Africa is looking for a best-in-class candidate to help grow the decarbonization business across our
different sectors and service lines in Africa, including but not limited to,carbon finance, carbon markets and carbon project development/verification. The ideal applicant would be able to find client opportunities for KPMG, manage and develop relationships with partners, develop appropriate market strategies and assist in execution. Predominantly a client facing role, a key performance metric is the sales and revenue generated for KPMG- though it does not exclude the need to formalize and structure the operational support required to build
this practice internally. The role will be located in Nairobi, Kenya and will be on initial two-year contract terms (renewable subject to performance).
Key roles and responsibilities
§Acting as KPMG’s focal point on Carbon Markets in Africa.
§Participating to KPMG International’s efforts related to Carbon Markets and acting as a relay for Africa in global
calls and working groups discussions.
§Leading client discussions, proposals and project execution efforts.
§Contributing publicly to the visibility and communication of KPMG’s activities and outcomes in the field of Carbon
Markets.
§Authoring (or contributing to the production of) Carbon Markets related Thought Leaderships and reports.
§Leading the identification and qualification process of opportunities related to Carbon Markets in Africa
(e.g., VCM projects, Article 6 projects or policy-based opportunities).
§Actively supporting KPMG Africa’s Member Firms, whenever relevant and possible, throughout client engagements related to Carbon Markets (e.g., proposal, client pitch and delivery of the work).
§Actively contributing to the ongoing effort of internal capacity building of KPMG Member Firms’ colleagues in Africa on topics such as climate finance, carbon markets, Article 6 readiness, other types of carbon pricing instruments etc.
§Supporting the development and management of institutional frameworks and databases for carbon market implementation in Africa in-house and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (e.g., ACMI).
§Working on the analysis and capacity building support required for the successful implementation of Article 6
cooperative approaches in Africa.
Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:
§Masters of Sciences in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or
Environmental Law.
§10 years of work experience in the field of Climate Finance and Carbon Markets
§Clear understanding of Carbon Pricing Instruments operating, planned, or considered
in Africa and interlinkages (present and future) with Carbon Markets.
§Must have Deep knowledge across the VCM landscape.
§Demonstrated experience in the development cycle of carbon projects.
§Knowledge and expertise in Nature-Based Solutions (forest conservation, afforestation,
and reforestation activities) would be considered a plus.
§Must have familiarity with Partnerships for Carbon Accounting Financial (PCAF), and
good understanding of standards in the Carbon Market (such as Verra and Gold
standards).
§Data analytics or previous experience with registries would be a plus.
Technical competencies & Personal attributes:
§Understanding of ESG, especially the decarbonization drivers and carbon finance aspects.
§The ability and experience to generate demand for carbon market consulting
services.
§The ability to create new, profitable lead channels while mining existing sales
channels for opportunities.
§Must be able to work autonomously and in a team, while seeking leadership guidance
appropriately.
§Ability to plan, coordinate and track multiple business development activities.
§Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
§A strong ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients,
colleagues, and industry professionals.
§Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively engage
and consult with others across all levels.
§Diligent and committed to excellence.
§Must demonstrate strategic insights on client management and engagements.
§Strong business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills.
§A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with others to achieve
shared goals.
§A commitment to embracing and valuing differences and fostering an inclusive work
environment.
§A curious and creative mind, always seeking new and better ways of doing things.
§Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can
contain and absorb stressful moments and issues. Willingness
to travel within and outside the region on a need basis
We offer:
§An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across
Africa.
§Continuous learning and development.
§Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
§Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
§Opportunity for international travel.
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
