Carbon Finance Origination & Deal Lead – Africa

About the role

Conservation International is seeking a Carbon Finance Origination & Deal Lead for the Africa region. Based in one of our African offices, you will drive the commercial side of natural climate solutions (NCS) projects, ensuring high‑quality carbon credits and strong impact for communities and biodiversity.

Key responsibilities

• Originating and structuring large‑scale landscape restoration projects across multiple African countries.
• Leading carbon transactions from upstream origination through downstream commercial execution.
• Coordinating with the Africa Field Management Unit to align carbon strategies with field priorities.
• Managing the Africa carbon portfolio and supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Engaging project partners to communicate Conservation International’s value proposition and aligning with buyer and investor interests.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated professional able to navigate complex, multi‑country environments.
• Proven experience in carbon finance, deal structuring, and project management.
• Strong understanding of natural climate solutions and biodiversity hotspots.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact climate and conservation projects.
• Collaboration with a global network of partners and experts.
• Support for professional development within a leading environmental organization.