Technical Due Diligence Consultant

Relae (formerly Carbon Direct) helps organizations like Microsoft, Mitsubishi, and JPMorgan Chase make defensible, high-stakes decisions across energy strategy, decarbonization, environmental markets, and natural capital. Our teams combine scientific rigor with commercial and policy fluency to answer questions that matter, and we invest just as seriously in the people answering them, with a clear path for career growth, structured manager development, and real ownership of hard problems from day one.

We are seeking experienced contractors to support technical due diligence for carbon projects globally. Contractors will provide country-specific expertise related to carbon projects, which could include land-use change, reforestation, improved forest management, biomass sourcing, political, regulatory, and economic contexts, social and cultural dynamics, and supply chains. The role involves research, analysis, and/or stakeholder engagement, with the potential for in-person site visits, culminating in written deliverables that assess project risks and opportunities.

This is a project-based, contract position. Work assignments will vary based on project needs and contractor expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence, including reviewing project documentation, analyzing risks, and assessing regulatory and economic considerations.
• Gather and synthesize relevant data, industry trends, and best practices to support project assessments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on specific project components, such as policy frameworks, stakeholder dynamics, or technical feasibility.
• Engage with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Participate in site visits when necessary, assisting with interviews, meetings, and field evaluations.
• Deliver comprehensive written reports and recommendations based on research and analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in technical due diligence, impact assessments, or feasibility studies.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: 
• Biomass sourcing 
• Afforestation / Reforestation / Revegetation  (ARR)
• Agroforestry 
• Improved Forest Management (IFM) 
• Biochar
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience with complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Expertise in relevant country- and region-specific policies related to land tenure, carbon rights, and Article 6 is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a project-based environment.

Benefits:

While we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Relae (formerly Carbon Direct), we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we’re always looking to improve.

Our U.S. benefits* include:

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

*These benefits apply to U.S.-based employees only. Employees outside of the U.S. receive benefits that vary by country. To learn more, contact people@relae.co

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Relae selects and approaches the climate crisis, as well as the creativity and applicability of Relae's advisory and investment work.

Relae is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, and promotion.