Project Development Manager

InSoil; Lérida; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa de finanzas climáticas busca un Project Development Manager para desarrollar proyectos de gestión de tierras agrícolas bajo estándares de carbono. Este rol incluye la gestión de todas las fases del desarrollo del proyecto, asegurando la conformidad con metodologías y estándares relevantes. El candidato ideal tiene al menos 4 años de experiencia en proyectos de carbono, conocimientos en agricultura regenerativa, y habilidades sólidas de comunicación. Se ofrece un entorno de trabajo alentador y significativo para la acción climática.

Servicios

Oportunidad de impactar en soluciones climáticas

Trabajo en equipo con propósito compartido

Formación

• Mínimo 4 años de experiencia manejando proyectos de carbono basados en tierra.
• Experiencia directa en desarrollo de proyectos AFOLU.
• Capacidad para traducir complejidades técnicas en flujos de trabajo accionables.

Responsabilidades

• Gestionar el ciclo de vida completo de los proyectos de IALM.
• Preparar y construir documentación de proyectos de carbono.
• Colaborar con equipos para revisar datos de campo y resultados de modelado.

Conocimientos

Gestión de proyectos

Conocimientos en agricultura regenerativa

Contabilidad y reporte de GHG

Habilidades de comunicación

Educación

Título en Ciencias Ambientales, Agronomía, Sostenibilidad, Cambio Climático

Herramientas

Herramientas de modelado basadas en Excel

Tecnologías de monitoreo digital

Descripción del empleo

Project Development Manager

Si sus habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones coinciden con las de esta descripción del puesto, no demore su solicitud.

Reports To : Head of Project Development

Location

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 Manager will support the full lifecycle development of Improved Agricultural Land Management (IALM) projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), and other standards, within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). This role drives projects from early‑stage feasibility through to environmental attributes issuance and post‑issuance 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 Manager will work coordinating across data science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development, scope 3 GHG accounting & reporting, and marketing teams, while supporting the engagement with external entities like validation / verification bodies and consultants. 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

• Support the day‑to‑day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with VCS, and other 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

• Conduct the preparation and construction of carbon project documentation : Project Descriptions (PDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), and all supporting materials.
• Ensure full adherence to VCS methodologies, and other applicable standards.
• Address all findings from Validation and Verification Bodies, carbon standards, and other relevant entities promptly and satisfactorily.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit‑ready documentation and project records.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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, modelling 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.

Strategic Insight & Market Intelligence

• Continuously monitor changes in VCS / other methodologies, voluntary carbon market trends, agricultural decarbonisation initiatives, and other emerging standards (e.g., CRCF).
• Share regulatory or strategic updates with internal teams for proactive alignment.
• Identify opportunities to optimise project design, scale, or impact based on new methodologies or innovations.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• At least 4 years of experience managing land‑based carbon projects under Verra, Gold Standard, Isometric, CCP and / or other global standards, from project documentation preparation and registration to issuance.
• Hands‑on expertise in AFOLU project development. Experience in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with GHG accounting and reporting, including removals and avoided emissions within a GHG inventory context would be a strong plus.

Education

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

Technical Skills

• In‑depth understanding of AFOLU methodologies, carbon MMRV systems.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities, especially under Verra.
• Familiarity with digital monitoring technologies (i.e. digital soil mapping) and remote sensing, considered a strong plus.
• Experience in excel‑based project modelling and tracking, as well as in AI‑driven tools considered a plus.

Project Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multi‑stakeholder projects under defined 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?

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