Regulatory and Policy Advisor in Malawi
Posted Today by Allied Talent Partners
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The role of Regulatory and Policy Advisor focuses on providing expertise in Malawi's regulatory and policy frameworks concerning voluntary carbon markets and land tenure systems. This position supports a significant smallholder afforestation project in Malawi, which aims to plant woodlots on marginal land while generating carbon credits. The advisor will assess current regulations and provide guidance on customary land tenure processes. The role is contract-based and remote, with an expected start date as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct verbal conversations and prepare short written reports on the current regulatory framework and risks associated with foreseeable changes in Malawi's voluntary carbon market.
- Assess current regulatory and tax considerations for voluntary carbon market transactions in Malawi, including the treatment of carbon credits as assets.
- Provide verbal and written guidance on customary land tenure confirmation processes in Malawi and associated risks.
- Advise on common practices for confirming smallholder land tenure and navigate any necessary approval processes.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in regulatory and policy analysis related to voluntary carbon markets in Africa, particularly Malawi.
- Familiarity with land tenure systems, including customary and statutory land rights in Malawi.
- Ability to provide concise, actionable guidance to stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of climate-related projects and carbon credit markets.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Department: Carbon
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Africa
Description
Allied Talent Partners is a talent marketplace, connecting experienced professionals with climate-related projects and businesses in Africa.
High-Level Overview
We are seeking a Regulatory and Policy Advisor with expertise in Malawi’s regulatory and policy frameworks related to voluntary carbon markets and land tenure systems. The role supports a groundbreaking smallholder afforestation project, spanning 20,000+ hectares of marginal land in Central and Northern Malawi. This initiative funds the planting of woodlots in exchange for carbon rights, enabling smallholders to own timber crops while generating voluntary carbon credits for sale or retirement.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Regulatory and Policy Advisor for Carbon Projects – Malawi
Direct Report: TBD
Candidates Required: 1
Key Responsibilities
Task / deliverable: verbal conversation and short written report covering current regulatory framework and assessing risk of currently foreseeable changes: What are the current regulatory and tax considerations for a voluntary carbon market transaction in Malawi? How are carbon credits treated as an asset, transferred and taxed? We have initial guidance on this from a local law firm but would like to confirm it and to speak with someone with some visibility on any upcoming changes expected to the regulatory framework.
Task / deliverable: verbal conversation and short written guidance (email ok)on: Customary land tenure confirmation processes in Malawi and associated risks (eg including any ABC concerns). What is common and appropriate practice to confirm smallholder land tenure? Specifically, is there a need / route for confirmation from a relevant chief and/or government body? If the consultant can also help the counterparty navigate any approval process that would also be useful. We have initial guidance on this from counsel and from the counterparty which differ.
Requirements
Experience Required: Extensive experience in regulatory and policy analysis related to voluntary carbon markets in Africa, particularly Malawi.
Technical Requirements
Familiarity with land tenure systems, including customary and statutory land rights in Malawi. Demonstrated ability to provide concise, actionable guidance to stakeholders.
Soft Skills
Strong understanding of climate-related projects, carbon credit markets, and the intersection of policy and implementation.
Terms Of Agreement
Location | Remote
Required Start Date | ASAP
Contracting Period | TBD, approximately 6 weeks for initial phases, with a possibility of extension