Africa Carbon Credit Exchange (ACCE) – Intern Analyst

Organization's Name: Africa Carbon Credit Exchange (ACCE)

Organization's Website: www.africACCE.com

Post Title/Position: Internship (6 months)

Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia

Deadline for Applications: February 8, 2010 17 hrs GMT

Contact Person: Eddie Chaitezwi, echaitezwi@lloydsfinancials.co.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , +260 211 238 473

Special Requirements: Knowledge of and experience working in Southern Africa, fluency in English, carbon market experience an absolute must.

Africa Carbon Credit Exchange (ACCE) – Intern Analyst.  (6 months starting immediately), Lusaka, Zambia
The Africa Carbon Credit Exchange (ACCE) is a leading African owned and managed marketplace uniquely designed to facilitate the implementation of carbon reduction projects by unraveling the complexities of carbon markets and addressing the prevailing barriers to success in Africa. Headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, ACCE provides a one-stop shop for emission reducing or sequestering projects to access the knowledge, technical expertise and linkages required to unlock project finance and leverage the compliance or voluntary carbon markets.  The exchange provides knowledge and know-how to bring clarity to the confusing carbon markets and facilitate project financing to make low carbon Africa a reality. More information about ACCE can be found at: www.africACCE.com.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a qualified individual to play a crucial role in supporting ACCE’s operations and low carbon project implementation activities.

The position will have the following responsibilities:

·         Assist in day to day operational activities of ACCE

·         Assist in the implementation the ACCE low carbon Africa project pipeline; projects include conservation agriculture, renewable energy, etc.

·         Writing and development of capacity building materials and Project Design Documents (CDM and voluntary markets).

Your experience and qualifications:

·         University Degree, Masters a plus

·         Knowledge of and experience working in Africa

·         Excellent communication skills - fluency in English, knowledge of French a plus

·         Project management experience, ability to drive implementation of low carbon projects

·         Knowledge of and experience working in the carbon markets a plus

·         Self-motivation, multi-tasking ability and attention to detail are a must.

Remuneration includes monthly salary stipend, accommodation stipend and r/t flight to Zambia.

To apply – send a cover letter and CV to Mr. Edward Chaitezwi at both info@africACCE.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and echaitezwi@lloydsfinancials.co.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by February 8th at 17.00 GMT. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.