Role Summary:

The Technical Director –
AFOLU & Nature-Based Carbon Projects will serve as ProClime’s senior
technical authority and practice leader for high-integrity Nature-Based
Solutions (NBS) and AFOLU carbon projects. This role is responsible for
defining technical vision, governance standards, and delivery excellence across
the full lifecycle of large-scale AFOLU projects, from origination and
structuring through issuance, monetization, and long-term portfolio management.

With over two decades of
deep, hands-on experience in forestry, land use, and carbon markets, the
Technical Director will lead complex, multi-geography projects across ARR,
REDD+, agroforestry, sustainable land management, IFM, and blue carbon domains.
The role requires mastery of global carbon standards and registries, solid
commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to engage confidently with
governments, corporates, investors, auditors, and community stakeholders.

As a senior leader, the
incumbent will build and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team,




establish robust systems and frameworks for scalable project deployment, and
ensure ProClime’s carbon portfolio meets the highest standards of integrity, permanence,
and bankability. The role also represents ProClime externally, strengthening
its market positioning, partnerships, and credibility in global carbon and
climate forums.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1) Subject Matter Authority
& Practice Leadership:
- Serve as the ultimate
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AFOLU and Nature-Based Carbon Projects across
ProClime.
- Define technical
vision, standards, and governance frameworks for high-integrity NBS carbon
projects aligned with global best practices.

2) End-to-End
AFOLU Project Origination & Lifecycle Management:
- Demonstrated
leadership in securing, originating, structuring, executing, and managing
AFOLU-based carbon projects across their entire lifecycle, including:
- Project
identification, land assessment, and fe

📌 Technical Director – Natured Based Solutions Carbon Projects (Chennai)
🏢 ProClime
📍 Chennai