About the role

The Carbon Policy Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our organization's strategies related to carbon policy on a global scale.
This position requires a deep understanding of carbon policy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with government bodies, committees, and stakeholders.
The role will be responsible for supporting government... relationships, staying abreast of global carbon policies, and leading our responses to government consultations. Additionally, it will actively participate in government committees, stakeholder meetings, and international negotiations, contributing to the development and implementation of effective carbon market regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
Government Relationship Support:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with government officials and relevant stakeholders to promote our organization's interests in the field of carbon policy.
Collaborate with government agencies to provide expertise, insights, and recommendations on carbon policy matters.
Lead the formulation and submission of comprehensive responses to government consultations on carbon-related issues.
Represent the organization at government committees, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, advocating for our stance on carbon policy issues.
Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring our organization's perspectives are well-represented.

Global Carbon Policy Expertise:

Stay up to date with the latest developments and changes in carbon policies globally.
Become an expert in various aspects of carbon policy, including emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory frameworks.

Document Review:

Prepare and review Letters of Intent (LoIs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that align with our organization's goals and comply with relevant carbon policy regulations.
Write and publish white papers that showcase our thought leadership in the field of carbon policy.

Team Management:

Lead a small team of policy analysts and support them to undertake tasks such as policy analysis, drafting applications, engaging governments, and research.

Skills and Experience
Team Management
Knowledge of Government Structures:

In-depth understanding of government structures at local, national, and international levels.
Familiarity with the legislative processes and decision-making mechanisms related to environmental and carbon policy.

Existing Government Contacts:

Demonstrated track record of cultivating and maintaining relationships with government officials and relevant decision-makers.
Proven experience in carbon policy, with a strong track record of engagement with government bodies and stakeholders.
Existing network within government circles, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Carbon Knowledge:

Comprehensive knowledge of carbon policies, emissions trading systems, and international agreements related to climate change.
Proven experience working with carbon-related regulations and a keen awareness of emerging trends in the field.

Public Speaking Skills:

Strong public speaking and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex carbon policy issues to diverse audiences.
Ability to represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and government-related events.

About you

Strategic thinker.
Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently.
Process-orientated with strong time-management skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
A passion for BURN’s mission.
Master's degree in social sciences, politics, economics, public policy, or law from an excellent university
5 years experience in a similar role within a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment
French language skills

Legal Skills:

A strong legal background with a degree in Law, specializing in environmental law or related fields.
Proven experience in interpreting and navigating complex legal frameworks related to carbon policies.
8 years+ experience. more

About the role

BURN seeks a Regional Carbon Policy Analyst to support our carbon market activities under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This role will analyse policy developments in our current and expansion markets and support our applications to buyers in the Global North.

This role could suit someone from an environmental policy background, someone with experience in the carbon... markets, or anyone with exceptional grant writing skills who is keen to learn about carbon.

We are looking for someone interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity and initiative.



Duties and Responsibilities
Article 6 carbon project development:

Support the development of documentation for new Article 6 carbon projects.
Prepare detailed applications to both African governments and buyer governments in the Global North.
Prepare Letters of Authorization for carbon trading under Article 6.
Support the preparation of Letters of Intent (LoIs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that align with our organization's goals and comply with relevant carbon policy regulations.

Global Carbon Policy Analysis:

Stay up to date with the latest developments and changes in carbon policies globally. In particular, opportunities for BURN within the compliance markets.
Conduct in-depth research to become an expert in various aspects of carbon policy, including emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory frameworks.
Select, summarize and present key policy developments to management.
Maintain a database of global policy developments.
Support the writing and publishing of white papers that showcase our thought leadership in carbon policy.
Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring our organisation’s perspectives are well-represented

Government Relationship Support:

Support building relationships with government officials and relevant stakeholders to promote our organization's interests in the field of carbon policy.
Follow up with government agencies on feedback and recommendations on carbon policy matters.
Prepare excellent presentation materials to showcase BURN to governments.

Government Consultation Responses:

Lead the formulation and submission of comprehensive responses to government consultations on carbon-related issues.
Review any documentation coming from stakeholder engagements to support analysis and feedback tracking and response.
Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary data and insights to inform well-rounded and impactful responses.

UNFCCC Negotiation Tracking:

Monitor and track Article 6 UNFCCC negotiations, providing timely updates and analysis to the internal team.
Stay informed about changes in carbon market regulations and ensure our organization is positioned to adapt and comply.

Skills and Experience:
Exceptional written communication skills

It is essential that you can write persuasive and detailed application forms at a speed that is appropriate for a high-level government audience.
Grant writing experience is desirable.

Exceptional research and analysis skills

Demonstrated ability to digest large volumes of information, select the key points, grasp the “so what,” and present it clearly to management.
Ability to read, understand and summarize legal documents.
Demonstrated ability to conduct diverse analytical work.
Experience of (or willingness to learn) the technicalities of carbon.

About you

Strategic thinker.
Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently.
Process-orientated with strong time-management skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
A passion for BURN’s mission.
Master's degree in social sciences, politics, economics, public policy, or law from an excellent university
5 years experience in a similar role within a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment
French language skills

Legal Skills:

A strong legal background with a degree in Law, specializing in environmental law or related fields.
Proven experience in interpreting and navigating complex legal frameworks related to carbon policies.

Government relations experience:

In-depth understanding of (African) government structures at local, national, and international levels.
Familiarity with the legislative processes and decision-making mechanisms related to environmental and carbon policy.

Carbon Knowledge:

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) about carbon markets, emissions trading systems, and international agreements related to climate change.
Proven experience working with carbon-related regulations and a keen awareness of emerging trends in the field.

Public Speaking Skills:

Strong public speaking and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex carbon policy issues to diverse audiences.
Ability to represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and government-related events. more

About the Role:

Burn is looking for a Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities leading to the quality production of company products in line with customer expectations and schedules with a focus on safety to optimize processes and the costs of the production and maintenance departments.

Duties and responsibilities:

Overall... responsibility for the Maintenance, Safety and Production Departments
Oversee production scheduling, safety, training, and production documentation
Oversee preventative maintenance program of production lines, equipment, and utilities
Oversee root cause analysis system for Breakdowns including hands-on repairs and fixes and prevention of the issue in the future.
Implement new equipment and processes. Work with the Engineering team Production and Quality teams to qualify new processes and equipment.
Prepare leasehold improvements, equipment, people, etc. for new product launches.
Responsible for process improvement and continuous improvement.
Team management.
Take a leadership role with the on-the-floor teams when major changes come in the factory, such as big changes in volumes, compensation, team, etc.
Managing change and growth.
Responsible for factory expansion and improvement projects, such as building new offices. Maintain relationships with contractors (electrical, plumbing, civil, ventilation and fabrication).
Risk identification and planning for risk reduction of factory capacity, safety and maintenance.
Maintain clean, safe and orderly working environment.
Leadership and Overall responsibility for factory health.
Implement and manage ERP system from the production and maintenance perspectives
Implementation of strategic systems, such as TPM, lean, etc.

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, administration, or facility management
Minimum experience of 10 years in a supervisory role
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
Effective communication and people management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment more

About the Role:

Burn is looking for a Production Manager who will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities leading to the quality production of company products in line with customer expectations and schedules with a focus on safety to optimize processes and the costs of the production and maintenance departments.

Duties and responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for the... Maintenance and Production Departments
Oversee production scheduling, safety, training, and production documentation
Oversee preventative maintenance program of production lines, equipment, and utilities
Oversee root cause analysis system for Breakdowns including hands-on repairs and fixes and prevention of the issue in the future.
Implement new equipment and processes. Work with the Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to qualify new processes and equipment.
Prepare leasehold improvements, equipment, people, etc. for new product launches.
Responsible for process improvement and continuous improvement.
Team management.
Take a leadership role with the on-the-floor teams when major changes come in the factory, such as big changes in volumes, compensation, team, etc.
Managing change and growth.
Responsible for factory expansion and improvement projects, such as building new offices. Maintain relationships with contractors (electrical, plumbing, civil, ventilation and fabrication).
Risk identification and planning for reducing factory capacity, safety and maintenance risk.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly working environment.
Leadership and Overall responsibility for factory health.
Implement and manage ERP system from the production and maintenance perspectives
Implementation of strategic systems, such as TPM, lean, etc.

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, administration, or facility management
Minimum experience of 10 years in a supervisory production role in a manufacturing facility.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
Effective communication and people management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment more

About the role

BURN is looking for an IT Officer is responsible for managing and supporting the information technology infrastructure. This includes maintaining hardware and software systems, ensuring network security, providing technical support to staff, and implementing IT policies and procedures.
 The IT Officer will play a key role in troubleshooting technical issues, managing data... backups, and staying current with technological advancements to ensure the organization's systems are efficient and secure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of the active directory - Creating, and modifying user accounts, groups, computer accounts, organizational units (OUs), and other objects in the directory service database.
Administration of office 365 platform – SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, PowerApps
Support development and implementation of new computer projects and new hardware installations. 
Diagnosing and fixing problems or potential problems within the network and its hardware, software, and computer systems. 
Assist in maintaining IT inventory for all IT assets within the organization and conducting regular preventive maintenance on all IT assets and logging the same. 
Preparing regular reports on IT support issues, maintenance logs, and any other relevant report that may be asked by the supervisor. 
Configuring hardware and software, setting up peripherals such as printers or routers, repairing equipment, and providing daily support for computer network users. 
Monitoring network, firewall, and computer systems to ensure 99.9% uptime, security & improved performance. 
Provide user support in setting up & conducting end-user training for all relevant IT platforms. 
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as an IT Officer or a similar role, with a minimum of 1year of relevant experience.
Strong technical knowledge of IT hardware, Active Directory, 0365, networks, operating systems, and software applications.
Proficiency in IT support and troubleshooting, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
Prioritization & organization of work to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices, with hands-on experience in implementing security measures.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and propose innovative solutions.
Certifications such as ITIL are highly desirable.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure. more

About the role
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the legal department. You will be responsible for managing workload allocations (in collaboration with the Director of Legal), coordinating meeting arrangements, and handling a variety of confidential and sensitive information. To succeed in this role, you must be an excellent communicator and keen to work in a... dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative, and contributions.
Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the development and management of admin tracking and monitoring systems for the team.
Follow up to ensure tasks delegated by the Director of Legal to staff are carried out promptly.
Calendar and schedule management: Organize and maintain the Director of Legal’s calendar, and schedule appointments, meetings, and calls, ensuring optimal use of their time and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Meeting coordination: Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate logistics, and ensure necessary materials and resources are available. Take meeting minutes, distribute action items, and follow up on progress as required.
Communication and correspondence: Manage incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the legal department, including phone calls, emails, and other correspondence. Draft and proofread various documents, presentations, reports, and memos as requested.
Relationship management: Build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors. Serve as a liaison between executives and other departments or individuals within the organization.
Confidentiality and discretion: Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Maintain confidentiality of executive discussions, decisions, and company-related matters.
Project coordination: Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned, coordinating efforts across teams, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
Research: assist the legal department with research related to their work.
PRF generation and follow-up on proof of payments with the Finance team.

Skills and Experience

A Diploma in communications or administration or related certification.
Previous experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role is required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills are crucial to effectively handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for clear and professional interaction with executives, colleagues, and external contacts.
Attention to detail in written documents is important.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and maintain the highest level of discretion and integrity.
Proficiency in using standard office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and calendar management applications. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms and collaboration tools is a plus.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Flexibility in managing evolving schedules and last-minute changes efficiently.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to anticipate needs, identify solutions, and make decisions independently when required.
Exhibit a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills in dealing with individuals at all levels of the organization. more

About the role
Burn is looking for a Market Research Project Officer who will be involved in managing active research projects, focusing on producing regular deliverables, interpreting analyses, and using analysis software.
Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing daily project workload, adhering to SOPs, and supporting the manager in generating insights.
Project management - ensure... high-quality stakeholder service, cost efficiency, and timely completion.
Project operations - data handling and logistics, and managing data collection teams by handling contracts, payments, and duty fulfilment.
Documenting contracts and payout plans.
Assisting in project setup with tool translations, route planning, and sample area selection.
Preparing cost estimates and budgets, managing funds for field operations, and conducting reconciliations.
Data analysis, insight generation, and report writing to conclusively meet study objectives.

Skills and Experience

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related course
Proven experience in managing multiple tasks and coordinating research activities, including survey design, data collection methods, preparing project budgets, and analysis.
Proficiency in analysis software and data management tools, with strong command of MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and familiarity with project management tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, team-oriented and problem-solving skills. more

About the role
BURN is seeking an Account Manager to support our carbon credit sales team. The Account Manager will be stewarding long-term trusted relationships and operate as the main point of contact for all matters related to our clients. You will be responsible for building and maintaining these customer relationships and overseeing customer account management.
This person will respond to... client enquiries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers. In this role, you will liaise with cross-functional internal teams (including Carbon Operations and Finance) to continually improve the full customer experience through a commitment to clear and reproducible processes and procedures.

Ultimately, our Account Manager will collaborate with our sales team to achieve our targets while keeping our clients satisfied and engaged with our projects and credits. If you are familiar with account management software (CRM), have a flair for client communication, and understand consumer behaviour, we’d like to meet you.



Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for all customer account management matters
Ensure the timely and successful delivery of credits and services according to customer contracts and additional requests
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with international clients.
Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts
Collaborate with the Sales Team to identify and grow opportunities and meet our KPIs through forecasting and metrics
Manage and monitor sales practices and tools to support repeatable, scalable sales processes that accelerate growth quickly.
Maintain and manage a client database
Collaborate with members across departments to produce high quality proposals, marketing materials for projects, outreach to our customer base, market announcements, etc.

Skills and Experience

7+ years of experience working as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, or relevant role dealing with sophisticated international clients
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present, and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Zoho or HubSpot), and MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
A laser-like attention to detail
Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at one time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills in international English
Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and closing deals with large companies
Experience within the carbon offset credits markets is desirable, or experience in fair trade and commodity markets
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple country offices and departments
Technical aptitude to learn quickly to discuss carbon standards and credit quality
A passion for BURN’s mission more

About the role
BURN is hiring a Director of Customer Obsession to be our internal customer champion, driving customer-centricity at each level of the company. This role will both work collaboratively with and constructively challenge key stakeholders across departments, to ensure the voice and needs of the customer is represented in our strategy and operations across multiple markets.
Duties and... Responsibilities:

Customer pulse: Map out what matters most to BURN Customers and their pain points. Implement robust customer feedback mechanisms, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc. to gather insights and drive data-driven decision-making.
Customer obsession assessment: Map the level of customer obsession/centricity/focus across BURN i.e. customer touchpoints, existing gaps per department etc.
Performance tracking: Define customer obsession KPIs (customer-focused and business-focused) and matrices to be tracked with a scheduled cadence.
Strategy: Develop and implement a customer obsession framework for BURN, cascading it to each department, and securing buy-in across the company.
Implementation: Communicate the importance of the customer obsession initiative, tangible deliverables and measures of success, rewards, and consequences. Manage cross-functional projects needed to implement the customer-obsession strategy. 
Customer champion: Represent and advocate for the voice of the customer in BURN, ensuring the customer experience is prioritized across strategy and operations at each step.
Internal customer training: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees at all levels about the importance of customer obsession and empower them to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Stakeholder management: Identify and coordinate relevant stakeholders to ensure the achievement of customer obsession goals – this includes forming a steering committee, setting a regular meeting cadence etc. to ensure the progression and achievement of goals.
Champion innovative thinking: Develop and implement innovative approaches to providing customers with a top-tier experience at every touchpoint.
Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in customer experience management, and leverage insights to continuously elevate our approach to customer obsession.

Skills and Experience:

8+ years of senior managerial experience, preferably in customer experience design or operations. Multi-national experience is preferred.
Proven ability to design customer experience initiatives and integrate them into existing business operations.
Exceptional project management skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, across multiple markets to achieve common goals.
Experience in a fast-growing B2C operation is preferred. Pay-go experience would be a plus.
Strong data and analytics skills – able to design customer feedback collection initiatives and processes, distil insights and present this to stakeholders for decision-making and buy-in. more

About the Role
BURN is looking for a Junior Communications Officer who will be responsible for executing effective communication strategies that promote and protect the reputation of the organization.
They will work closely with the Head of Communications to create messaging that enhances the company's brand, supports the Communication initiatives, and ensures that all external communication is... aligned with the organization's goals and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute corporate communication strategies that promote and protect the organization's reputation.
Content development for external communication, including press releases, speeches, and other materials that enhance the organization's brand and promote its values.
Create and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure that the organization's message is accurately and positively portrayed in the media.
Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify and craft messages that are aligned with the company's vision, mission, and values.
Monitor and analyse industry trends and best practices to ensure that the organization's corporate communication strategies remain innovative and effective.
Develop and manage employee feedback mechanisms and surveys to gather insights and measure the effectiveness of external communication strategies.
Support the team in managing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and programs that align with the organization's values and enhance its reputation.
Ensure all communications are consistent, accurate, and aligned with the company's tone of voice and messaging guidelines.

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Social Studies or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related roles preferably in PR agency.
Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that resonates with external audiences.
Should be able to speak confidently in meetings and public forums.
Great personality with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of best practices in corporate communication, crisis management, and media relations.
Able to work well independently and with a team.
Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction. more