Sustainability Project Assistant Manager (Carbon)

PERSOL APAC; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 997.672.000 - 1.330.230.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manager of Carbon Neutral to oversee projects in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management with at least 5 years of experience, particularly in carbon-neutral fuels. Responsibilities include managing projects from inception to completion, collaborating across teams, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Fluent English is required, with Japanese proficiency as a plus. This role is based in Jakarta, with a permanent employment status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields, particularly in project development within the carbon-neutral fuels sector.
• Proven track record in project management, including budgeting and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage carbon neutral fuel projects, from initiation to completion.
• Handle project management related to renewable energy initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success.

Job description

PERSOL APAC is currently assisting our clients in the Carbon Neutral & Agriculture Sector. We have 2 openings as follows:

• Manager of Carbon Neutral
• Marketing Assistant Manager (Agriculture)

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in the agricultural sector.

Company: Multiple Companies within Carbon Neutral & Agriculture Sector

Employment Status: Permanent

Working location: Jakarta, Indonesia & Depok, Indonesia

Position 1: Manager of Carbon Neutral

Job Description

• Manage carbon neutral fuel projects, from initiation to completion.
• Handle project management related to renewable energy initiatives.
• Manage and oversee project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant private sector and government entities.
• Develop a solid working knowledge of carbon regulations, policies and market trends and their impact on project development.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields, particularly in project development within the carbon‑neutral fuels sector.
• Proven track record in project management, including budgeting and execution.
• Experience in business development and networking with private sector or government stakeholders (Ministry of Energy preferred).
• Excellent English proficiency (oral and written) for business communication.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT).
• Strong passion for carbon neutrality and a solid understanding of relevant regulations.
• Excellent project management, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Good logical thinking, basic contract understanding, and strong work ethics.
• Willingness to travel regularly for project–related activities.
• Proficiency in Japanese is an advantage.

Position 2: Marketing Assistant Manager (Agriculture)

Job Description

• Liaise with Indonesian government agencies, local authorities, farmer groups, agricultural cooperatives, and research institutions.
• Lead stakeholder coordination efforts, including scheduling and overseeing meetings and workshops.
• Investigate and monitor the national and local legal framework, regulations, and market trends concerning carbon credit generation and trading.
• Lead and oversee research activities to identify and evaluate potential project sites based on specific criteria.
• Design and supervise surveys and interviews with target farmers/agricultural corporations to understand their current rice farming practices, willingness to adopt new technologies, and farm economic data.
• Research existing agricultural sustainability projects, biochar/soil amendment suppliers, and Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) initiatives in Indonesia to assess the competitive landscape.
• Lead drafting and consolidation of reports, presentations, and technical documents in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Collect, organize, and verify field data to ensure accuracy for economic modeling and feasibility assessment.
• Provide high-quality translation (oral and written) between English and Bahasa Indonesia as required.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in project coordination, business development, or research within the agricultural or environmental sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and produce analytical reports with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge or experience related to sustainable agriculture, carbon markets, biochar, or AWD is highly desired.
• Familiarity with the Indonesian agricultural sector, especially rice cultivation practices is desired.

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