Carbon Project Officer

PT SMART,Tbk; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 30.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainable palm oil industry is seeking a Carbon Project Manager to drive feasibility studies and develop MRV systems for nature-based solutions. This role involves coordinating field teams, managing data for carbon credit certification, and working closely with external service providers to optimize project outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and proven experience in carbon project management, with a strong commitment to environmental integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in carbon projects and MRV systems.
• Experience with VERRA / Gold Standard certification processes.
• Willingness to travel to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility assessments across various locations.
• Build and manage project baselines including carbon stock estimates.
• Coordinate verification processes for land-use changes.

Skills

Project Management

Data Management

Feasibility Analysis

Field Coordination

Education

Min S1 from relevant background (forestry, biology, environmental engineering)

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Job Description Summary:
The comprehensive objective of this role is to drive establishment of feasibility study, selection of methodologies and build MRV systems, ensuring scientifically credible carbon credits that enable impactful nature-based solutions project implementation aligned with our environmental and social mission.

Job Description:

1. Rapid Pre-Feasibility Assessments

Conduct quick, thorough evaluations of carbon project potential across various locations to assess suitability and initial feasibility using VERRA VCS / Gold Standard / SRN methodology.

Identify high-priority project areas based on carbon stock, vegetation cover, and additional criteria.

2. Baseline Development & Monitoring

Build and manage comprehensive baselines for each project site, covering vegetation cover, carbon stock estimates, and historical changes in these metrics.

Aligning the aspects from project design into detailed parameter to be observed for monitoring implementation.

3. Deforestation Verification & Field Team Coordination

Coordinate the verification processes for deforestation and land-use changes by guiding field teams and ensuring consistency and accuracy in data collection.

Implement protocols and train field teams to ensure high-quality, verifiable data.

4. MRV System Design & Management

Establish and oversee robust MRV systems for NBS project sites to track, document, and report on carbon outcomes.

Collaborate with external service providers to develop efficient, standardized processes for monitoring carbon stocks and emissions reductions.

5. Data Management for Carbon Credit Certification

Manage comprehensive data sets required to support carbon credit claims, ensuring data integrity and alignment with certification standards.

Coordinate with certification bodies to facilitate accurate, timely, and compliant data submissions for credit issuance.

6. Support for Annual Field Planning

Work closely with field teams to plan annual work for ARR and REDD implementation, optimizing activities to enhance emission reduction, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration.

Provide technical guidance and resources to support efficient and impactful project execution.

Job Requirement :

Min S1 from relevant background (forestry, biology, environmental engineering)

Proven technical expertise in carbon projects, specifically in pre-feasibility analysis, MRV systems, and carbon credit certification processes using VERRA/Gold Standard

Proficiency in data management tools for tracking vegetation cover, carbon stocks, and deforestation.

Strong project management skills, with experience in coordinating field teams and guiding operational execution.

Mindset of“doing well by doing good,”with a commitment to environmental and social integrity

Willing to be located in Head Office Jakarta and frequently travel to site

"Our company has never levied any fees for the recruitment process nor has it required to order tickets and accommodation through a certain travel agent or certain person."

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing More than 10,000 employees

PT SMART Tbk (SMART) is one of the largest, publicly-listed, integrated palm-based consumer companies in Indonesia committed to sustainable palm oil production.

SMART’s palm oil plantations cover more than 138,000 hectares (including smallholder farmers). Our primary activities are cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) into crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel, and refining CPO into value-added products such as cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We operate 16 mills, four kernel crushing plants and four refineries across Indonesia.

Besides bulk and industrial oil, SMART’s refined products are also marketed under several brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas. Today, these brands have been recognised for their high quality and command significant market share in their respective segment in Indonesia.

Founded in 1962, SMART was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1992 and is based in Jakarta. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), SMART has the oleochemical business, Sinarmas Oleochemical (PT SOCI MAS) and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI) within its operations.

PT SMART Tbk (SMART) is one of the largest, publicly-listed, integrated palm-based consumer companies in Indonesia committed to sustainable palm oil production.

SMART’s palm oil plantations cover more than 138,000 hectares (including smallholder farmers). Our primary activities are cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) into crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel, and refining CPO into value-added products such as cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We operate 16 mills, four kernel crushing plants and four refineries across Indonesia.

Besides bulk and industrial oil, SMART’s refined products are also marketed under several brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas. Today, these brands have been recognised for their high quality and command significant market share in their respective segment in Indonesia.

Founded in 1962, SMART was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1992 and is based in Jakarta. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), SMART has the oleochemical business, Sinarmas Oleochemical (PT SOCI MAS) and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI) within its operations.