KALTANI is utilizing technology to gain insights from point of origin to supply chain, to providing important and timely knowledge about our business and our customer’s businesses. Ultimately ensuring transparency, traceability, process improvement and innovation.
KALTANI partners with organizations that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. We can help you track your commitments to achieving zero landfill and 100% sustainability.About The Role
The Chief Climate Finance Officer (CCFO) is responsible fordesigning, structuring, and monetizing climate-linked revenue streams, with a strong focus onvoluntary carbon markets, plastic credits, and blended finance mechanisms.
This role will translate KALTANI’s waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy activities into bankable climate assets, unlocking capital fromcarbon markets, DFIs, ESG investors, and global climate funds.
The CCFO serves as the commercial bridge between sustainability outcomes and financial value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Carbon Markets Strategy & Monetization:
Lead the development and execution of carbon credit strategies across waste, recycling, and waste-to-energy projects
Structure and register projects under global standards (e.g.,Verra– VM0044, plastic waste reduction methodologies)
Drive end-to-end carbon lifecycle: project design,validation,issuance,monetization.
Climate Finance Structuring & Capital Raising:
Design blended finance models combining equity, debt, grants, and carbon revenues
Lead engagement withDFIs, climate funds, and ESG investors to secure funding
Structure bankable climate investment cases aligned with global sustainability frameworks.
Project Certification & Methodology Execution:
Oversee development of Project Design Documents (PDDs) for carbon and plastic credit projects
Ensure compliance withVerrastandards (VM0044) and Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (PWRS)
Coordinate validation, verification, and issuance processes with third-party auditors
Climate Revenue & Portfolio Management:
Build and manage a diversified portfolio of carbon and environmental assets
Optimize pricing strategies and negotiate offtake agreements with global buyers
Track carbon issuance pipelines and revenue realization .
Strategic Partnerships & Market Development
Establish partnerships with carbon registries, aggregators, brokers, and ESG marketplaces
Lead negotiations with international buyers (corporates, funds, sustainability programs)
Position the company as a leading supplier of high-integrity African carbon credits.
ESG Integration & Impact Monetization:
Align climate finance strategy with broader ESG and sustainability goals
Quantify environmental impact into measurable financial value
Support integration of climate metrics into corporate reporting and investor communications
Policy, Compliance & Market Intelligence:
Monitor global carbon market trends, pricing, and regulatory changes
Ensure compliance with international carbon standards and reporting frameworks
Provide strategic insights on evolving climate finance opportunities
Requirements
Minimum10+ yearsin climate finance, carbon markets, or sustainability-linked investments
Degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field
MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an advantage
Certifications inClimate Finance / Carbon Accounting / ESG (GRI, CFA ESG, etc.)are a plus
Proven experience withVoluntary Carbon Markets (VCM)
Hands-on expertise withVerramethodologies (VM0044)andPlastic Waste Reduction Standard (PWRS)
Strong track record working withDFIs, climate funds, or multilateral institutions
Experience structuringcarbon-backed or blended finance deals
Deep understanding ofcarbon markets, ESG finance, and sustainability frameworks
Strong financial modelling and deal structuring capabilities
High-level negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking with execution capability in emerging markets.