Biochar Compliance Specialist (Fixed-Term)

About the role

Tupande, the Kenyan programme of One Acre Fund, is looking for a Biochar Compliance Specialist (fixed-term, 1 year) based in Rukanga. The role owns the facility's compliance function, combining leadership of the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) programme with responsibility for the facility's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) programme design and oversight. It reports to the Biochar Lead.

Key responsibilities

• HSE: design and maintain the facility's HSE programme, including risk registers, emergency plans and safety procedures; deliver HSE training such as inductions, toolbox talks and emergency drills; ensure PPE, safety signage and site safety infrastructure are in place; coordinate third-party HSE testing and audits
• MRV: design and run the data system capturing feedstock, production, quality and end-use data to the standard required by the external verifier; oversee lab and quality technicians' data recording; develop dashboards and reporting templates; stay current on carbon standards and MRV best practice
• Audit readiness: act as main contact with external verifiers and auditors, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, prepare the site for audits and close out corrective and preventive actions
• Training: train facility staff on MRV data recording and HSE procedures, and train field teams on biochar application and data collection at the point of delivery

Required profile

• Degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Science, Agronomy or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in HSE, compliance, audit or environmental data management roles
• Strong background in HSE, OSHA (Kenya 2007), ISO or comparable regulatory environments is an advantage
• Fluent in English; experience in an East African context is an advantage
• Open to learning on the job across MRV and HSE

Required skills

• Strong data management, reporting and analytical skills
• Experience with data management platforms, spreadsheets or environmental monitoring software
• Familiarity with carbon standards (e.g. Isometric, Puro.earth, EBC, IBI) is a plus

What we offer

• Weekly check-ins with the manager, mentorship and training programmes, and career reviews every six months
• Health insurance and paid time off