Manager (M1/M2)- Biogas Projects & Carbon Solutions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Division
Biogas

Department
Biogas Business Development

Job Location
Gandhinagar, Gujarat (Travel to project locations as required)

Job Title
Manager (M1/M2)  - Biogas Projects & Carbon Solutions

Reporting To
DGM-DPO (Biogas)

Educational Qualification
Graduation/Post Graduation
(With Specialization):
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or related discipline.
Or
Master's Degree in Management, Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Climate Change, Public Policy, Rural
Development, or related field.

Any Other
(Certification / Diploma etc.):

REQUIRED
Climate Finance, Carbon Markets or Carbon Projects

OPTIONAL
Sustainability / CSR / ESG

Capacity building, Community Development or Rural Livelihood
International development or donor-funded projects
Work Experience (Years): Minimum 3 years and Maximum 5 years
a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in carbon credit projects, carbon accounting, carbon markets, or climate finance.

Role Overview
Manager - Biogas Projects & Carbon Solutions will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring SRDI's
biogas projects in collaboration with partner organizations. The role will focus on project management, stakeholder
coordination, carbon credit development and climate finance, and implementation of community capacity building

initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with dairy cooperatives, consultants, certification agencies, academic
institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and long-term sustainability of the biogas
ecosystem.

Job Responsibilities

- Carbon accounting and climate finance concepts

- Carbon market documentation and certification processes

- Strong project planning and coordination capabilities

- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across organizations and sectors

- Excellent documentation, analytical, and reporting skills

- Budget monitoring

- Project scheduling (MS Project / Odoo or similar)

- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

- Ability to operate in long-gestation, evolving projects with strategic importance

- Exposure to biogas or waste-to-energy projects is desirable but not mandatory

Key Deliverables:
Biogas Plants Project Management

a.Coordinate construction and implementation of multi-stakeholder biogas projects from planning through

commissioning and operational readiness.

b.Track project timeline, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across partner organizations.

c.Coordinate with dairy cooperatives, contractors, vendors, consultants, and knowledge partners to facilitate timely

project execution.

Carbon Credits

d.Coordinate development and implementation of carbon credit projects under international carbon mechanisms

(e.g., Gold Standard, JCM, Verra etc.)

e.Coordinate preparation of carbon accounting methodologies, Project Design Documents (PDDs), monitoring

reports, validation and verification processes.

f.Liaise with carbon consultants, validation and verification bodies (VVBs), certification agencies, and government

authorities.

g.Support carbon credit registration, issuance, monitoring, and commercialization activities.

h.Monitor developments in global carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms.

Capacity Building and Community Development

a.Coordinate design and implementation of capacity building programmes for farmers, dairy cooperatives, plant

operators, and other stakeholders.

b.Coordinate with academic institutions, technical agencies, and subject matter experts for development of training

curricula, gender inclusive approaches and learning materials.

c.Monitor implementation and effectiveness of training programmes and community engagement activities.