Sourcing & Feasibility Lead, Indonesia

Terraformation; Remote; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization based in Jakarta is looking for a Sourcing & Feasibility Lead to drive early-stage forest-carbon projects. This role involves building partnerships, managing feasibility assessments, and engaging with local governments. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of relevant experience in project management and expertise in Indonesia's environmental policies. Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English are essential. This position is full-time on a 6-month renewable contract.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with government and donors.
• Familiarity with Indonesia’s forest-carbon policies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach to identify potential project partners.
• Manage feasibility assessments for projects.
• Engage with government agencies regarding carbon projects.
• Coordinate with consortium leads for partner management.

Skills

Project management

Partnership development

Analytical skills

Communication (Bahasa Indonesia and English)

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Development Studies, or Public Policy

Job description

Job Mission

The Sourcing & Feasibility Lead, Indonesia, will serve as Terraformation’s in-country focal point for identifying, assessing, and advancing early-stage forest-carbon and restoration projects through feasibility.

Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, this role will work closely with local partners, government agencies, and consortium counterparts to shape Terraformation’s project pipeline in Indonesia. The Lead will coordinate due diligence, feasibility assessments, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that sourced projects are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with national, donor, and funder priorities.

This position combines external partnership-building and government engagement with cross-functional coordination to move projects efficiently from concept to feasibility confirmation.

Location

Jakarta, Indonesia

Job Type

Full-Time, 6-month contract (renewable up to one year, based on performance and funding)

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Identification & Partnership Development (35%)

• Lead outreach to identify and evaluate potential project partners and sites aligned with Terraformation’s sourcing strategy and program objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with implementing partners, NGOs, and local institutions to establish credible, investable project opportunities.
• Coordinate with Terraformation’s Head of Sourcing and the client to align on project pipeline priorities.
• Support the development of partner, project, and grant documentation consistent with Terraformation’s sourcing and due diligence standards.

2. Feasibility & Portfolio Management (35%)

• Manage a portfolio of early-stage feasibility assessments for projects and partners, guiding them through Terraformation’s feasibility and technical assessment process.
• Coordinate across internal teams, including Sourcing, Carbon, Forestry, Social, GIS, and Finance, to ensure technical quality, operational viability, and commercial soundness.
• Facilitate partner data collection, budget inputs, and assessments.
• Monitor feasibility and project plans to stay on schedule; identify delivery risks and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Consolidate findings to recommend which projects should be admitted to the fund.

3. Government & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Lead engagement with local, provincial, and national government agencies to understand and map requirements and pathways for carbon and/or land rights for projects.
• Support alignment with Indonesia’s carbon frameworks, including Article 6 and jurisdictional initiatives.

4. Coordination, Reporting & Learning (10%)

• Maintain regular coordination with the consortium lead to ensure consistent partner management, progress tracking, and program alignment.
• Contribute to periodic reporting by consolidating project updates, risks, and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards and communications standards for all in-country activities.
• Support capacity-building for partners and facilitate knowledge‑sharing among project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in program or project management within international development, environment, forestry, or climate‑change sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage partnerships involving government agencies, donors, and technical organizations.
• Proven experience coordinating feasibility or early‑stage project development processes
• Familiarity with Indonesia’s forest‑carbon and land‑use policy landscape, including relevant ministries and permitting processes.
• Experience working in or alongside donor‑funded programs (e.g., UK PACT, FCDO, ADB, UNDP, GCF).
• Degree in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Forestry, Development Studies, Public Policy, or other relevant field).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Familiarity with carbon standards (Verra, Gold Standard).

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high‑quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long‑term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over 5 million biodiverse and native trees, restored nearly 2,000 hectares, and supported 68 forestry projects across 18 countries.

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By funding our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, meet climate and net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives.

Terraformation’s mission‑driven global team, which includes experts in forestry science, carbon markets, operations management, and project finance, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.