Job vacancy at Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI)

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is hiring a Programme Associate to support the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets!

Job Title: Programme Associate, Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets
Location: Remote-first (preferred locations: London, Paris, Nairobi; flexible working hours, within +/- 3 hours GMT)
Contract: Fixed-term until December 2026, with potential for extension
Salary: Circa £40,000 GBP (benchmarked to the UK, adjusted for location and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Application Deadline: 4 March 2026 at 17:00 GMT

This is a remote-first role for candidates with strong project management and analytic skills, as well as a keen eye for detail, to support effective planning, decision-making, engagement, and reporting.

About Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is a pioneering multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to fostering high-integrity voluntary carbon markets that support the global efforts towards achieving the Paris Agreement.

VCMI works with governments, civil society, businesses, and the private sector to ensure that voluntary carbon markets contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation and sustainable development goals.

The Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, co-chaired by the Governments of Kenya, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, is a key initiative under this umbrella. It aims to create the conditions necessary for high-quality, scalable voluntary carbon markets through strategic policy guidance, incentives, and coordinated engagement with the private sector and financial institutions.

The coalition’s ultimate goal is to mobilize private capital at scale for climate action and sustainable development by instilling confidence in high-integrity carbon credits as credible complements to national climate policies.

The Coalition Secretariat is hosted by VCMI, which provides the operational backbone to support this ambitious effort.

The Role: Programme Associate, Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets

The Programme Associate plays a vital support role in ensuring the effective delivery of projects and programmes within the Coalition.

This position involves collecting, analyzing, and structuring information to inform strategic planning, decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, government representatives, and other stakeholders to support the coalition’s mission of scaling up high-quality carbon markets globally.

Core Responsibilities

1. Analysis and Insight Development

Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data related to the coalition’s strategies, projects, and engagement efforts. This involves synthesizing complex technical information into clear, concise analytical notes and insight briefs suitable for senior stakeholders and coalition members.
Tracking and Monitoring: Maintain analytical trackers that measure key performance indicators (KPIs), policy developments, and market trends. These trackers will serve as critical tools for ongoing assessment and strategic planning.

Policy and Market Mapping: Keep abreast of evolving policies and market developments across member countries and globally. Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and strategic gaps.
Scenario Analysis: Develop structured scenarios around potential policy options and collaborate with research teams to support decision-making processes with evidence-based insights.

2. Country Engagement Support

Preparation of Engagement Materials: Develop briefing packs, stakeholder maps, and summaries of bilateral discussions to facilitate engagement with countries and partners.
Stakeholder Management: Maintain systems such as Monday.com to track meetings, commitments, and follow-up actions, ensuring smooth and timely stakeholder engagement.

Identifying Opportunities: Recognize linkages and strategic opportunities across member countries to strengthen engagement and influence policy directions.
Supporting High-Level Meetings: Assist in preparing materials and providing logistical support for major coalition meetings, high-level engagements, and international forums.

3. Central Governance and Project Management Support

Operational Support: Manage action logs, decision trackers, and schedules to support effective governance.
Meeting Coordination: Prepare agendas, briefings, and background materials for internal and external meetings. Take accurate minutes and follow up on action points.

Documentation Management: Ensure all organisational documents, reports, and records are organized, updated, and accessible for audit and institutional memory purposes.
Support for Senior Engagements: Draft briefing notes, background papers, and presentation slides for high-level meetings and formal engagements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a background in project or programme management, ideally within policy, climate, or consultancy sectors.

They should have strong analytical capabilities, with experience working with datasets, trackers, and dashboards, as well as excellent written communication skills. The candidate must be highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities, and adaptable to fast-changing environments.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in project or programme management related to policy or climate/energy sectors.
Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with data, trackers, and dashboards.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, structured datasets, and analytical tools.

Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments is advantageous.

Key Competencies:

Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strategic and structured approach to work
Clear and concise communication
Attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility and adaptability

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How to Apply

Candidates interested in this exciting opportunity are encouraged to complete the application form here. Applicants should upload their CV, a brief cover letter, and responses to the application questions, demonstrating how they meet the criteria outlined above.

Application Deadline: 17:00 GMT on Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Application form: Apply here
More information: Download PDF

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a screening interview, followed by a second-round interview and a short written exercise. Additional stages may be involved depending on the volume of applications.

For more detailed information about the role, please review the full job description here.

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative is hiring: Programme Associate, Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets (Remote)

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