Sr. Forestry Compliance Associate

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret Indonesian forestry, carbon, and land-use regulations to ensure legal compliance.
• Prepare and manage permits, licenses, and documentation for government submissions.
• Liaise with relevant agencies (KemenLH, KemenHut, BPDLH, KPH) to support project approvals and coordination.
• Ensure alignment with carbon standards such as Verra VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, and CCB.
• Support the development and review of Project Design Documents (PDDs) and validation/verification processes.
• Provide legal and technical input on additionality, permanence, leakage, and non-permanence risks.
• Collaborate with GIS, MRV, and community teams to integrate legal considerations into project planning.
• Contribute to carbon stock assessments, biomass calculations, and restoration protocol design.
• Engage with community forestry groups, local NGOs, and customary landholders in line with FPIC and benefit-sharing frameworks.
• Maintain internal updates on policy changes and ensure timely reporting to national registries and VCM platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in forestry, Environmental Law, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in carbon project development, forestry or environmental sustainability
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian forestry laws and permitting processes.
• Proven experience with Verra VCS, CCB Standards, or other carbon certification frameworks.
• Familiarity with VCM (Voluntary Carbon Market) and Article 6 implementation is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs, private sector, or government forestry programs.
• Excellent understanding of land tenure, licensing, and carbon rights in Indonesia.
• Connections with key stakeholders in KLHK, BPDLH, or local FMUs.
• Experience in carbon policy advocacy or participation in VCM working groups.