Operations Planning Assistant Manager

Job Description Summary :

Operations Planning Assistant Manager 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.

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 Audits & Quality 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.

• Inspect nursery operations, seedling distribution accuracy, and species quality.

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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 Requirement :

• 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 ofGanish Canhutis an advantage

• Able to travel to remote areas frequently ( 50%)

• Willing to be placed in Head Office Jakarta (Thamrin)

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