Jobs at HAMERKOP Climate Impacts (Now Hiring) — 2 open

About Hamerkop Climate Impacts

HAMERKOP is a specialist climate and carbon markets consultancy working with governments, development finance institutions, investors, corporates, NGOs, and project developers worldwide. Our work spans climate finance, carbon markets, forestry, energy access & policy.

As part of our growth strategy, we are investing in artificial intelligence, workflow automation, knowledge management, and digital products to improve operational efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and create scalable solutions for both our teams and our clients.

The Role

We are seeking a digital solutions lead to drive HAMERKOP's digital transformation and help shape its technology roadmap.

This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and product development. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for AI, automation, and digital solutions across the organisation, translate business needs into technical requirements, and oversee the development and adoption of new tools and products.

The role combines product ownership, AI and automation implementation, and hands-on technical development. In the initial phase of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to hands-on software development, prototyping, workflow automation, and AI-enabled applications. As Hamerkop's digital capability grows, the role is expected to evolve towards greater product ownership, technical leadership, and strategic oversight.

The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, management, clients, and external development partners to design, implement, and continuously improve technology-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Digital strategy and product leadership

• Develop and maintain Hamerkop's digital, AI, and automation roadmap.

• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, service delivery, knowledge management, and client offerings through technology.

• Evaluate and prioritise digital initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and strategic value.

• Support the development of new technology-enabled products and services.

Product ownership and delivery

• Act as the internal owner of HAMERKOP's digital products and technology initiatives.

• Gather business requirements and translate them into product specifications and development priorities.

• Manage product development from concept through deployment and continuous improvement.

• Monitor product performance and user feedback to guide future enhancements.

AI, automation and knowledge systems

• Identify, design, and implement AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions that improve efficiency, knowledge management, and service delivery across the organisation.

• Design and maintain AI-assisted workflows, internal knowledge systems, and operational tools.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive experimentation with new solutions.

Technical leadership and development

• Serve as Hamerkop's technical lead for digital products and systems.

• Review and challenge technical designs, architectural decisions, and technology choices proposed by developers and vendors.

• Design, develop, and maintain selected internal applications, integrations, automation workflows, and AI-enabled tools.

• Develop prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) to rapidly validate concepts and business opportunities.

• Develop and maintain the data structures, knowledge repositories, and information architecture that underpin Hamerkop's AI-enabled solutions.

Developer and vendor management

• Manage relationships with external developers, implementation partners, and technology vendors.

• Prepare technical requirements and oversee the delivery of development activities.

• Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned with HAMERKOP's long-term technology strategy.

Adoption and change management

• Lead the rollout and adoption of new digital tools across the organisation.

• Train consultants and support the integration of new technologies into day-to-day workflows.

• Gather user feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science, or a related discipline.

• 4–8 years of experience in software development, technical product management, digital transformation, solutions engineering, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining business applications, workflow automation solutions, digital products, or AI-enabled tools.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and manage initiatives from concept through implementation.

• Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including external developers, technology vendors, or implementation partners.

• Experience applying AI, workflow automation, or knowledge management technologies to solve practical business problems.

• Experience in a consulting, professional services, technology, climate, sustainability, or other data-driven environment would be advantageous.

• Comfortable combining hands-on technical development with product ownership, stakeholder engagement, and business problem-solving.

Technical Skills

Experience with several of the following technologies:

• Python

• JavaScript and/or TypeScript

• Modern web application frameworks (e.g. React, Next.js)

• SQL databases and data modelling

• APIs and system integrations

• Git and version control

• AI-assisted software development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar)

• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)

• Microsoft 365 ecosystem and associated APIs

• AI application development, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), workflow automation, and agent-based systems

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to bridge business needs and technical implementation.

• Comfortable working across strategy, product, and technology.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Curious, pragmatic, and outcome-oriented.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Comfortable operating in a growing and entrepreneurial environment.

• Passionate about leveraging technology to improve efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery.

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and rapidly evolving technologies.

Why Join HAMERKOP?

Help build the future of AI in climate consulting. This is an opportunity to play a central role in transforming how climate advisory services are delivered. Working directly with senior leadership, you will design and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve how projects are developed, proposals are prepared, knowledge is managed, and technical expertise is delivered. Beyond improving internal operations, you will help shape the next generation of digital products and capabilities that will define Hamerkop's future.

Application Process

• Please send a single PDF document containing your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page value proposition letter (not a cover letter) explaining what you could bring to the team and the organisation. Applications without a value proposition letter WON'T be considered.

• The application deadline is 24 July 2026, but it may be closed or extended without notice if required. We consider applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• You should expect the recruitment process to consist of 3 rounds: (i) after reviewing all applications, we will conduct a first round interview; (ii) those shortlisted after the first round will be requested to undergo a quick technical assessment; and (iii) the remaining candidates will undergo a second round interview.