Position: Policy and Community Engagement Associate.
Type: Onsite, Fulltime.
Gross salary: Kes 47,000
Location: Eastern Bypass Rd, Ruai – Nairobi, Kenya.
About Octavia Carbon:
Octavia Carbon is the Global South's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company dedicated to combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. We design and build low-cost DAC technology that leverages Kenya's geothermal energy, geology, and talent to accelerate DAC down the cost curve. Our mission is to reverse climate change by removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air by 2050.
Position Summary:
Octavia Carbon seeks a Policy and Community Engagement Associate to lead the company’s community engagement initiatives, support policy advocacy, and secure necessary permits. The ideal candidate understands the permits and licenses required for company administration and plant operations, must demonstrate strong relationship management skills, and must deeply understand climate regulations in Kenya and internationally.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance
- Proactively monitoring and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, national, and international regulations.
- Proactively engage with compliance authorities to understand compliance responsibilities.
Permit acquisition, renewal and risk assessment
- Identifying, applying for, and obtaining all necessary permits and licenses for company administration and DAC plant operations. This includes but is not limited to environmental permits/audits, OSH permits, and operational licenses.
- Identify and mitigate potential compliance/regulatory risks.
Community Engagement
- Manage all active partnerships on the community front.
- Actively seek out new partnerships to advance the company’s interests in community engagement.
- Scout for and grow community group projects for the zero-interest loan program.
- Community Benefits Impact Measurement
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/law or a related field (Environmental Science).
- Professional certifications in environmental compliance are a plus.
Experience:
- 1-2 years experience working in environmental compliance, preferably in the Carbon Markets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NEMA regulations and the permitting process in the context of environmental technologies.
- Knowledge of carbon markets and climate change regulations.
- Experience in developing and operationalising community projects.
Skills
- Ability to interpret laws and regulations, including those related to environmental compliance, both locally and internationally.
- Strong research and analytical skills to evaluate policy changes and their business impact.
- Strong understanding of strategic business partnerships and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
Kindly submit your application through this link by Sunday, 9th March 2025.
Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom & responsibility, coupled with an intense working environment to enable a steep learning curve.
Octavia Carbon is an equal-opportunity employer. It especially encourages applications from women and individuals from diverse socioeconomic, religious, and regional backgrounds.