Sustainability Coordinator Robusta

Louis Dreyfus Company; Bandar Lampung; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural goods processor seeks a candidate for sustainability management in Lampung, Indonesia. This role involves implementing responsible sourcing certifications, supporting coffee initiatives, and fostering stakeholder relationships to promote sustainable practices. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree, with 3-5 years of experience in project management within sustainability or agriculture. Strong skills in data management and spoken English proficiency are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Outstanding career development opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in sustainability or agriculture, preferably in coffee.
• Strong understanding of ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility.
• Good leadership skills with risk identification and mitigation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of Responsible Sourcing certification.
• Support the Stronger Coffee Initiative aimed at improving farmer livelihoods.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Supervise data collection and prepare reports for project donors.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability certifications

Data management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

I. Responsible Sourcing Certification Implementation:

• Coordinate and support activities related to the implementation of LDC Coffee’s Responsible Sourcing certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ethical sourcing practices.
• Collaborate with Agronomists, Field Technicians, and external stakeholders (suppliers, auditors, experts) to ensure farmers meet certification requirements.
• Maintain and track progress of certified farms and work to expand the certification program in line with the established RS business plan.

II. Stronger Coffee Initiative Coordination:

• Support the coordination and execution of the Stronger Coffee Initiative, a global program aimed at strengthening partnerships with coffee farmers, improving their livelihoods, and fostering sustainable farming practices.
• Work closely with the SCI manager and the Sustainability team to ensure alignment with global sustainability goals and commercial plans in executing on-farm activities (farmer training programs, carbon removal via agroforestry, regenerative demo-plots, etc.).
• Monitor and report on the impact of the Stronger Coffee Initiative, identifying areas for improvement and growth.

III. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and certification bodies to ensure smooth execution of programs.
• Foster strong relationships with coffee farmers, suppliers, local communities, and industry partners to promote sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.

IV. Data Management & Reporting:

• Supervise data collection by Field Technicians and work closely with the Sustainability Analyst on data analysis to ensure that all initiatives are tracked, evaluated, and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on progress towards sustainability goals for project donors and internal stakeholders, identifying key achievements, challenges, and next steps.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest sustainability trends, certification requirements (e.g., EUDR, 4C, Rainforest Alliance), and key topics such as Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Reduction Strategies, and Living Income benchmarks.
• Propose and implement best practices to enhance the impact of sustainability programs across all regions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven successful project management experience (3-5 years) in sustainability, agriculture, or a related field, preferably in the coffee industry.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of sustainability certifications, ethical sourcing, and corporate social responsibility programs.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and stakeholders from different divisions.
• Good leadership skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Familiarity with data management and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Fluency in English is required.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to coffee-growing regions in South Sumatra and Lampung area.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.