Chief Climate Finance Officer at KALTANI

About The Role

• The Chief Climate Finance Officer (CCFO) is responsible fordesigning, structuring, and monetizing climate-linked revenue streams, with a strong focus onvoluntary carbon markets, plastic credits, and blended finance mechanisms.
• This role will translate KALTANI’s waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy activities into bankable climate assets, unlocking capital fromcarbon markets, DFIs, ESG investors, and global climate funds.
• The CCFO serves as the commercial bridge between sustainability outcomes and financial value creation.

Key Responsibilities
Carbon Markets Strategy & Monetization:

• Lead the development and execution of carbon credit strategies across waste, recycling, and waste-to-energy projects
• Structure and register projects under global standards (e.g.,Verra– VM0044, plastic waste reduction methodologies)
• Drive end-to-end carbon lifecycle: project design,validation,issuance,monetization.

Climate Finance Structuring & Capital Raising:

• Design blended finance models combining equity, debt, grants, and carbon revenues
• Lead engagement withDFIs, climate funds, and ESG investors to secure funding
• Structure bankable climate investment cases aligned with global sustainability frameworks.

Project Certification & Methodology Execution:

• Oversee development of Project Design Documents (PDDs) for carbon and plastic credit projects
• Ensure compliance withVerrastandards (VM0044) and Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (PWRS)
• Coordinate validation, verification, and issuance processes with third-party auditors

Climate Revenue & Portfolio Management:

• Build and manage a diversified portfolio of carbon and environmental assets
• Optimize pricing strategies and negotiate offtake agreements with global buyers
• Track carbon issuance pipelines and revenue realization .

Strategic Partnerships & Market Development

• Establish partnerships with carbon registries, aggregators, brokers, and ESG marketplaces
• Lead negotiations with international buyers (corporates, funds, sustainability programs)
• Position the company as a leading supplier of high-integrity African carbon credits.

ESG Integration & Impact Monetization:

• Align climate finance strategy with broader ESG and sustainability goals
• Quantify environmental impact into measurable financial value
• Support integration of climate metrics into corporate reporting and investor communications

Policy, Compliance & Market Intelligence:

• Monitor global carbon market trends, pricing, and regulatory changes
• Ensure compliance with international carbon standards and reporting frameworks
• Provide strategic insights on evolving climate finance opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum10+ yearsin climate finance, carbon markets, or sustainability-linked investments
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field
• MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an advantage
• Certifications inClimate Finance / Carbon Accounting / ESG (GRI, CFA ESG, etc.)are a plus
• Proven experience withVoluntary Carbon Markets (VCM)
• Hands-on expertise withVerramethodologies (VM0044)andPlastic Waste Reduction Standard (PWRS)
• Strong track record working withDFIs, climate funds, or multilateral institutions
• Experience structuringcarbon-backed or blended finance deals
• Deep understanding ofcarbon markets, ESG finance, and sustainability frameworks
• Strong financial modelling and deal structuring capabilities
• High-level negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with execution capability in emerging markets.