Consultant – Carbon Finance, MRV for Feeder-Level Solarisation

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1984

🌾 Agriculture

Agriculture • Environment • Research

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a global research organization headquartered in Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to sustainable water management solutions, focusing on areas such as climate change adaptation, water data science, food security, and ecosystem management. IWMI aims to enhance water productivity and promote resilience by addressing issues related to water, climate, and gender-based challenges. The institute collaborates with governments, academia, and development organizations to develop and implement innovative water management strategies for improved livelihoods and agricultural productivity.

📋 Description

• Develop a technically robust and implementable framework enabling Feeder-Level Solarisation projects under PM-KUSUM to participate in carbon markets • Develop an MRV framework for credible quantification, monitoring, and verification of GHG emission reductions from FLS interventions • Design a transparent, equitable, and financially sustainable carbon revenue-sharing framework for farmers, DISCOMs, implementing agencies, and other stakeholders • Review carbon market standards and methodologies applicable to FLS projects and identify suitable carbon credit generation approaches • Develop emission accounting methodology, monitoring protocols, reporting procedures, verification requirements, and institutional arrangements • Identify technical, institutional, and policy requirements to operationalize carbon finance for FLS • Prepare and submit inception, draft, and final MRV and carbon revenue-sharing frameworks • Present deliverables to IWMI and project partners and incorporate feedback from IWMI and stakeholders • Support development of a scalable carbon finance model for feeder-level solarisation initiatives in India

🎯 Requirements

• Postgraduate degree or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Environmental Sciences, Economics, or a related field • Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in the energy/power or renewable energy sector • Demonstrated experience in project management, policy development/advisory, and implementation of large-scale energy/renewable energy programmes • Strong experience working with the Government of India, State Governments, utilities/DISCOMs, regulators, and senior stakeholders • Experience providing strategic advice and engaging with senior bureaucrats, technocrats, and institutional partners • Extensive knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, solar energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy transitions • Proven understanding of the energy–water–agriculture nexus and rural energy systems • Strong strategic advisory, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Excellent stakeholder engagement, networking, and communication skills, particularly with senior government and institutional stakeholders • Ability to provide high-level technical and policy advice and translate research/evidence into actionable recommendations • Strong leadership, coordination, and project management capabilities • Desirable: experience in solar irrigation, feeder-level solarisation, PM-KUSUM, or similar renewable energy programmes • Desirable: knowledge of carbon markets/carbon finance policies, emissions reduction, and climate-resilient development • Desirable: track record of technical publications, policy reports, or presentations in energy/renewable energy fields • Application must include a CV, cover letter, and three references

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive rate for the assignment • Two-month consultancy contract • Multicultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary working environment • Inclusive organization committed to gender equity and diversity