Operations & Planning Assistant Manager

PT SMART,Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 150.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry company in Jakarta is seeking an experienced conservation planner to oversee restoration and rehabilitation activities. The role includes developing plans, monitoring progress, and supervising field teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Forestry or a related field, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and skills in GIS and project management. This position requires frequent travel to remote areas and offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable land management practices.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in forestry or conservation.
• Experience in large-scale restoration programs required.
• Familiarity with carbon certification standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual and 5-year conservation plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and report progress.
• Supervise field teams and coordinate logistics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Drone operation

Job description

Ensures that all restoration, conservation, ANR/ARR, peatland rehabilitation, nursery, biodiversity monitoring and fire-prevention activities are planned, resourced, and executed efficiently across PT-level concessions. The role converts strategic targets into operational work plans and ensures high-quality performance through structured monitoring, reporting, and vendor quality control.

Job Description

Operational Planning for Conservation, Rehabilitation & Target Setting

• Develop annual and 5-year planting, rehabilitation, and conservation plans at concession/PT level aligned with Verra methodologies (VCS/CCB), NbS frameworks, and applicable forestry regulations.
• Consolidate resource requirements (seedlings, labor, equipment, logistics, budget).
• Integrate landcover mapping, accessibility, ecological sensitivity, and topography into planning scenarios.
• Translate operational planning into managed dashboard.
• Support Concession Site Manager in RKU and RKT development that suits each concession business plan.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyze key performance indicators including planting progress, nursery output, peat restoration structures, fire-prevention readiness, forest patrol, biodiversity performance, and seedling survival rates.
• Report progress, risks, and mitigation measures to management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Monitor operational resource utilization and budget execution.

Field Control

• Coordinate and supervise field teams and technical partners to ensure execution adheres to approved work plans, timelines, budgets, and operational quality standards.
• Audit vendor performance, including workforce tracking, seedling delivery accuracy, compliance with quality specifications, and contractual alignment.
• Verify peat and hydrological infrastructure functionality (e.g., canal blocks, dams).
• Assess fire-prevention readiness including equipment functionality, patrol logs, and emergency response standards.

Access & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate road access, temporary nurseries, transport planning, and equipment mobilization.
• Resolve field-level operational constraints with PT teams and contractors.
• Produce QC findings and ensure timely closure of corrective action plans with responsible teams.
• Support operational efficiency initiatives (cost per hectare reduction, survival improvement).
• Identify bottlenecks and propose operational solutions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in forestry, restoration/reforestation, conservation, silviculture operations or landscape sustainability operations, ideally within peatland or forest ecosystems.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically, anticipate needs, and propose improvements beyond assigned tasks. Having agile mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, executing, and monitoring large-scale restoration or conservation programs.
• Proven capability in supervising field teams, contractors, and external partners, with strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with carbon certification standards (VCS, CCB, Gold Standard) and working knowledge of GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) tools and Drone operation is a strong advantage.
• Having certification of Ganish Canhut is an advantage.
• Able to travel to remote areas frequently (>50%).
• Willing to be placed in Head Office Jakarta (Thamrin).