Director of Project Development

Jordan martorell s.l.; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A climate finance company in Barcelona is looking for a Project Development Director to lead the lifecycle development of carbon projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing land-based carbon projects, particularly under VCS standards, and possess excellent skills in stakeholder engagement and project management. This role includes strategic oversight, compliance, and driving teams toward successful project execution.

Servicios

High-impact work environment

Opportunity to shape climate projects

Formación

• Proven track record of managing land-based carbon projects.
• Experience in AFOLU project development.
• Familiarity with carbon accounting frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of Improved Agricultural Land Management projects.
• Manage project documentation and compliance with methodologies.
• Engage with various teams and stakeholders for project success.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Carbon accounting

Documentation and reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Herramientas

Remote sensing technologies

Project management tools

Descripción del empleo

Preferably based in Barcelona or Paris. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered if strongly aligned with project objectives.

About InSoil

InSoil is a climate finance company funding the transition to regenerative agriculture across Europe. With a strong emphasis on soil health and carbon sequestration, InSoil supports farmers through medium-term financing, expert agrotechnical guidance, and advanced soil and emissions monitoring technologies. This integrated approach enables farmers to adopt sustainable practices and generate high-integrity carbon credits, creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture.

With a mission to sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂e by 2050, InSoil has financed over €83 million, enrolled 800, 000 hectares of farmland, and supports farmers with technical agronomy, remote sensing, and educational programs. By combining capital, carbon certification, and agronomic expertise, InSoil enables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns.

Job Summary

The Project Development Director will lead the full lifecycle development of Improved Agricultural Land Management (IALM) projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) standards, within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).

This role drives projects from early-stage feasibility through to carbon credit issuance and monitoring periods. Responsibilities include managing all phases of project development—scoping, feasibility, documentation (Project Descriptions, Monitoring Reports), validation, verification, and compliance with evolving methodologies.

The Director will work coordinating across data science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development, and marketing teams, while engaging externally with validation/verification bodies, consultants, and executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires strategic foresight, process leadership, and up-to-date knowledge of carbon market regulations and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

? Project Coordination & Management

• Lead the day-to-day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with VCS and CCB standards.
• Track progress against timelines, milestones, and KPIs; proactively adapt roadmaps where necessary.
• Manage and align cross-functional collaboration (data science, agronomy, farmer engagement, MMRV, business development).
• Facilitate recurring internal check-ins (daily/weekly) and milestone meetings with stakeholders.

? Documentation & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of carbon project documentation: Project Descriptions (PDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), and all supporting materials.
• Ensure full adherence to VCS methodologies, CCB criteria, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and project records.

? Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main point of contact between internal teams and external partners, consultants, and carbon registries.
• Communicate project updates to C-level stakeholders, steering committees, and investors.
• Provide clear, timely responses to inquiries regarding project compliance, risks, and milestones.

? Monitoring & Data Management

• Collaborate with data and agronomy teams to review field data, modeling outputs, and remote sensing insights.
• Ensure data quality and consistency for Monitoring Reports and baseline assessments.
• Track actual vs. forecasted carbon outcomes and flag anomalies early in the process.
• Continuously monitor changes in VCS/CCB methodologies, voluntary carbon market trends, and other emerging standards (e. g. , CRCF).
• Share regulatory or strategic updates with internal teams for proactive alignment.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project design, scale, or impact based on new methodologies or innovations.

? Team Development & Process Optimization

• Assist in onboarding new team members and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Improve internal systems, templates, and workflows for streamlined project development and documentation.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-building on AFOLU, carbon markets, and best practices.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• Proven track record of managing 3–5+ land-based carbon projects under VCS, from feasibility to issuance.
• Hands-on expertise in AFOLU project development, preferably within agriculture and soil carbon domains.
• Familiarity with carbon accounting, including removals and avoided emissions.
• Direct experience with VCS, Gold Standard, CCB, or CRCF methodologies and documentation.

? Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Quantitative or technical training is a strong plus.

? Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting frameworks and carbon MMRV systems.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities, especially under VCS/CCB standards.
• Familiarity with digital monitoring technologies, remote sensing, and project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multi-stakeholder projects under tight timelines.
• Skilled at facilitating coordination across cross-functional teams and external validation partners.
• Capable of translating technical complexity into actionable workflows.

? Soft Skills

• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and capable of navigating ambiguity.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to align diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven, high-impact team scaling agricultural climate solutions across regional landscapes. You'll play a leading role in shaping carbon projects that drive measurable environmental, economic, and social outcomes.