Job Description

Position: Manager – Non-NBS
Location: Mumbai
Company: Asvata (registration in process)

About Us:
Asvata is a pioneering organization dedicated to carbon offset projects aimed at reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. Managing the projects
of GHG crediting programs for validation and verification cycles, specifically the VCS, Gold
Standard and GCC associated programs. We are seeking a skilled Technical (non-NBS)
executive with 4+ years of experience to join our team and work under the guidance of the
Head – Operations.

Key Responsibilities:
 Extensive working experience in GHG crediting programs such as the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM), Gold Standard, VCS, and SD VISta, in technical
roles is required. This includes site visits, client meetings, and discussions for initial
project assessments, covering a range of projects such as Renewable Energy,
Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, Plastic Waste Reduction, Community
Development, and other eligible industrial projects under different mechanisms.
 Supporting the operation heads in project conceptualization, planning,
implementation, and monitoring to adhere to the guidelines outlined under the
specific GHG crediting programs.
 Lead and mentor team of project execution and delivery professionals.
 Assisting in new business development and concepts through high-quality research
and analysis to support in decision-making process.
 Work alongside the Head – Operations to handle project validation and verification
audits to address non-conformities and queries under various voluntary and
compliance mechanisms.
 Undertaking screening of the project documents and ensuring their quality and
consistency throughout the project cycles of validation and verification.
 Support the Head – Operations implementing project emission reduction verification
audits to secure the successful issuance of Emission Reductions (ERs) under
various GHG mitigating programs.
 Developing frameworks, methodologies, tools, models, questionnaires, and formats
essential for the GHG standard program and associated SDG components.
 Developing quality training modules and delivering them to internal and external team
members on the topics of carbon program concepts and technical requirements and
guidelines.

 Mentoring and handholding the trainees, associates, and senior associates for
effective functioning in their roles.
 Contributing to the development of knowledge, capabilities and skills of the team.
 In-depth understanding of the carbon markets, social impact, and SDGs.
 Experience/exposure to community and energy efficiency programs is a plus.
 Experience in methodology development is preferred.

Key Skills/Abilities
 Excellent team building skills with adaptability to work in a culturally diverse
environment.
 Project management and organizational and progress tracking skills, including the
ability to prioritize and deliver efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
 Work independently on assigned project with minimal supervision.
 Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to
clearly and concisely articulate their communications when interacting with a wide
range of stakeholders across various levels including Heads of Departments across
organisation.
 Ability to work with teams spread across different locations in India and other
geographical location if required.
 A passion to actively help the rural poor in less developed countries in line with the
UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Qualifications & Experience:
To be considered for the position of Manager Technical – non-NBS, candidates should have
the following qualifications and experience:
- Master / Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, sustainability,
engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in implementing projects in CDM, Verra – VCS, GS, GCC or
related carbon offset standards.
- Familiarity with international standards, guidelines, and methodologies related to
carbon offset projects.
- Basic understanding of voluntary carbon markets, carbon accounting, and project
certification processes.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and engage with relevant stakeholders as
needed.