Chief Climate Finance Officer at Kaltani
Job Description
Kaltani is a Clean tech recycling and waste management company, pioneering innovative solutions to waste and recycling in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Climate Finance Officer
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Salary
30,000,000 – 35,000,000 per annum.
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online