Biochar Compliance Specialist (Fixed-Term)

About the role

The Biochar Compliance Specialist will lead the compliance function for One Acre Fund's Tupande biochar facility. Reporting to the Biochar Lead, you will oversee both the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programme and the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programme, ensuring the facility meets all regulatory and carbon‑verification standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain the facility’s HSE programme, including risk registers, emergency response plans and safety procedures.
• Develop and deliver HSE training for all staff, manage PPE distribution, safety signage and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate third‑party HSE testing and audits (fire safety, emissions, occupational health).
• Design, implement and manage the MRV system covering feedstock inputs, production outputs, quality metrics and carbon removal calculations.
• Ensure accurate, consistent data collection across all shifts and serve as the primary liaison with external verifiers, auditors and regulators (NEMA, DOSH, third‑party carbon verifiers).

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in compliance, HSE or environmental monitoring within an industrial or agricultural setting.
• Strong understanding of carbon verification standards and regulatory requirements in Kenya.
• Proven ability to design and run data‑capture systems and lead cross‑functional teams.

Required skills