We reduce CO2 emissions, in over 25 developing countries with a focus on Africa, Asia and South America, for the Paris climate goals.

Our climate protection projects are part of the North-South energy transition and promote technology transfer and poverty reduction. atmosfair develops renewable energies such as solar, wind and biomass projects since 2005 and builds them up with its own subsidiaries or partners (e.g. rural electrification). Our corporate customers pay for this through CO2 certificates that they use for their own climate goals.

We plan and operate the projects sustainably and in close coordination with the governments of the project countries. Core technologies are renewable energies such as photovoltaic and wind power plants for rural settlements, hydrogen production from biomass residues, wood-saving stoves made in-house for millions of households in developing countries, as well as negative emissions and PtX products.

atmosfair is repeatedly awarded for its work (Test winner Stiftung Warentest, German Sustainability Prize, UNFCCC, etc.). As a non-profit GmbH, we work closely with high-ranking government representatives, as well as with our patrons and prominent supporters from politics and science such as Mojib Latif. Our office locations are in Berlin, Barcelona and Africa.

Job Offer:

Head of Climate Protection Projects (m/w/d)

We are looking for a Head of Climate Protection Projects (m/w/d) in full-time position for our team in Berlin.

Your Tasks:

• You find new projects, cooperation partners and technology suppliers through your existing networks, build up a project pipeline and continue our growth course.
• You are responsible, together with the technical manager, for the entire area of climate protection projects to achieve the CO2 reduction targets.
• You lead teams of the climate protection department at atmosfair in and outside the country and report directly to the management.
• You plan and oversee the implementation and financing independently and negotiate with your own teams or partners on site.
• You ensure the successful and sustainable implementation from an economic and environmental point of view.
• You develop and expand existing projects.
• Ca. three to five times a year, you are in projects on site for about a week.
• You ensure that the (CO2-) certification (e.g. CDM and Gold Standard or successor mechanisms) and implementation targets are achieved, as well as time and budget guidelines are met.

Your Profile:

You have...

• an above-average degree in the field of natural sciences or engineering - ideally in the field of renewable energies or business engineering.
• at least 5 years of professional experience in development, establishment and management of projects in the field of renewable energies and climate protection.
• a large network of technology suppliers and project developers in the field of renewable energies.
• several years of management experience in leading small to medium-sized teams.
• expert knowledge and commitment in the field of environmental and/or development policy, negotiation skills in German and English; additional foreign languages are an asset.
• willingness to travel (ca. 4 times a year for ca. one week in our project countries).

What we offer:

• a meaningful task that makes an active contribution to climate protection.
• a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years with the intention of extending it unbefristed afterwards.
• salary according to the top levels of the public service.
• 30 days holiday.
• possibility to work 1-2 weeks from our office in Barcelona.
• a bright, green office in the center of Berlin.
• access to a network of climate protection experts.
• engaged colleagues in a non-profit organization with flat hierarchies.
• internal training and exchange formats.
• access to the DRV-Travel Industry Card.

Employee Benefits:

• Kitchen discount.
• Fresh fruit every week.
• Shower and workshop for cyclists.
• Access to yoga room and other benefits.

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