Associate - Biochar

Company Introduction

Varaha is a global, leading climate-tech venture focused on carbon removal solutions such as regenerative agriculture, afforestation, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering – supporting smallholder land stewards at scale. In just our third year of operation, we are removing and avoiding more than 1 million tons of CO₂, distributing the majority of revenues to over 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team has a stellar track record of scaling impactful projects and products across agri-tech and sustainability sectors.

Position: Associate Biochar Operations

Responsibilities

• Identify, onboard, and manage farmers/FPOs for sustainable biomass sourcing.

• Ensure quality procurement of biomass and prevent crop residue burning.

• Supervise proper biomass storage, moisture control, and inventory management (FIFO system).

• Operate and monitor pyrolysis units for efficient biochar production.

• Record daily biomass input, production output, and plant performance data.

• Ensure biochar quality standards (fixed carbon %, pH, moisture, contamination control).

• Oversee biochar cooling, processing, proper mixing, enrichment, and safe storage.

• Maintain batch-wise traceability from sourcing to soil application.

• Implement DMRV (Digital Monitoring, Reporting & Verification) systems and documentation.

• Prepare Daily Progress Reports (DPR) covering sourcing, production, and field activities.

• Coordinate farmer identification, training, field visits, and biochar application tracking.

• Support carbon credit quantification, audit processes, and compliance with carbon market standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Forestry, Horticulture, Soil Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Knowledge of biomass sourcing and inventory management

• Understanding of pyrolysis systems and biochar quality parameters

• Familiarity with DMRV (Digital Monitoring, Reporting & Verification) processes

• Basic knowledge of carbon credit methodologies and documentation

• Strong data recording, reporting, and documentation skills

• Ability to manage field operations and farmer coordination

• Good problem-solving and operational planning skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets for daily reporting

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills