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Summary:
- M-KOPA is scaling up its efforts to drive sustainable growth and contribute to a Net Zero future across Africa.
- The Climate Strategy Lead will be responsible for leading M-KOPA’s climate strategy, accelerating the transition to electric mobility, and building a circular economy for smartphones.
- This role involves integrating climate responsibility into M-KOPA’s growth and securing funding and partnerships to advance climate initiatives.
- The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into M-KOPA’s products, operations, and business model.
- The role involves promoting M-KOPA’s climate initiatives, carbon measurement, and carbon credit projects, while driving the adoption of data-driven solutions for climate risk modeling and impact evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of M-KOPA’s climate strategy, focusing on monetizing carbon projects and advancing electric mobility.
- Stay up-to-date on carbon credit systems and evolving regulations across M-KOPA’s markets.
- Embed sustainability into M-KOPA’s products, operations, and business model, contributing to the company’s ESG strategy.
- Secure strategic partnerships and funding opportunities, including grants and carbon credits, for e-mobility and device sustainability initiatives.
- Engage with key stakeholders to promote M-KOPA’s climate initiatives.
- Lead the creation of thought leadership content advocating for climate impact and driving the adoption of data-driven solutions for climate risk modeling and impact evaluation.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in climate strategy, sustainable finance, or carbon project development, ideally within African markets.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and executing climate-related projects in a technology-driven environment.
- Deep understanding of decarbonization strategies, carbon markets, sustainability frameworks, Net Zero, and science-based targets.
- Familiarity with ESG principles, carbon trading systems, and climate-related regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in using data tools for sustainability reporting and carbon measurement.
- Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with senior management, investors, and external partners.
Benefits:
- Empowerment to own your career through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training.
- Family-friendly policies and prioritization of employee well-being.
- Flexibility and supportive work culture.
- Recognition for growth, including being listed as one of Africa’s fastest growing companies by the Financial Times and TIME100 Most Influential Companies.
