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
Lead and grow the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) technical delivery team in Asia, while providing NBS technical expertise to global climate project initiatives as needed. You will take full line management responsibility for current team members and future hires, drive the success of the existing Asia NBS portfolio, and spearhead its expansion across the region. Working closely with regional leadership, you will oversee delivery management, align local strategies with broader Asia goals, and ensure rigorous technical execution and delivery of carbon emission reductions and removals.
Key responsibilities
NBS Project Development & Standards Compliance: Oversee the full technical development of the Asia NBS portfolio, from baselines and project scenarios to validation and verification under Verra, Gold Standard and Article 6. Review the technical sections of Project Documents and Monitoring Reports, and lead site visits and carbon due diligence.
Delivery Management & Quality Control: Lead end-to-end delivery of all assigned projects, managing work plans, budgets and issuance forecasts. Run Technical Reviews and Quality Checks to guarantee timely, high-quality delivery of carbon credits under signed ERPAs and MOPAs.
Business Development & Sourcing Strategy: Oversee the technical sections of feasibility studies and support commercial teams in assessing and expanding the NBS portfolio across Asia. Bring the NBS technical perspective to regional strategy, planning and budgeting.
Strategic Alignment & Process Management: Set team KPIs aligned with CP Asia's objectives and be accountable for the NBS technical team's performance. Design and improve standard operating procedures, tools and templates in line with core company guidelines.
People & Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of NBS carbon technical specialists, with full line management responsibility for recruitment, onboarding, performance, resourcing and technical training.
Technical Leadership & Innovation: Act as the regional NBS subject matter expert, tracking developments in standards, methodologies and market frameworks and driving the adoption of new approaches. Provide NBS expertise and "ad interim" support to global and cross-regional teams when needed.
Stakeholder & Cross-Regional Collaboration: Be a key point of contact for project partners, validation and verification bodies, and internal teams. Coordinate with regional commercial, portfolio and implementation functions to align workflows and share best practices.
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. 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 and skills in a fun, dynamic, international organisation.
We're a planet of billions of unique and different people. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
What We Do
South Pole is a Swiss carbon finance consultancy founded in Zurich in 2006. The company works in climate-focused finance and advisory services, helping organizations pursue emissions reduction and carbon-offset initiatives. It operates internationally and has more than 500 employees across 20-plus countries. Its mission and commercial activities are centered on addressing climate change through carbon-market expertise and sustainability-oriented solutions for clients worldwide.
