Indonesia Blue Carbon Consultant

Core responsibilities:

• Analyze Indonesia's regulatory landscape for blue carbon projects and develop internal frameworks and decision tools for assessing regulatory viability and risk
• Assess applicable regulatory frameworks and policies affecting project eligibility, including land tenure, forestry regulation, and carbon rights ownership
• Map relevant government and institutional stakeholders and develop engagement strategies, advising on approval sequencing and providing briefing materials
• Define required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals and develop practical roadmaps with timelines and risk mitigation strategies

This role supports Terraformation's climate change mitigation efforts by enabling effective blue carbon project development in Indonesia, which contributes to carbon removal, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable community benefits through native forest restoration.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in coastal ecosystem restoration or blue carbon project development in Indonesia
• Strong understanding of Indonesian environmental and carbon market regulations, particularly blue carbon
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage partnerships involving government agencies, donors, and technical organizations
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, Coastal Management, Development Studies, or Public Policy); Master's preferred
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

3-month contract under a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with payments made upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of deliverables, including reimbursable travel costs. No specific salary or additional benefits mentioned.

Terraformation addresses climate change through native forest restoration, developing high-quality projects that remove carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable community income and benefits through reforestation efforts worldwide.