Project Monitoring & Verification Officer
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia

Full time position, local contract
Beginning: ASAP 2024


PUR Description
PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in supply chain sustainability. We design, develop, and implement nature-based solutions projects to help our corporate partners reduce their environmental footprint and meet their ESG targets. Many of PUR's projects fall within the categories of insetting, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, forest conservation, and landscape restoration.
These projects aim to introduce more sustainable agricultural practices, regenerate and preserve ecosystems, and socially and economically empower local communities. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries, with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.
www.pur.co


Industry Description
PUR operates within the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions (Nb S) markets. The Nb S market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic and social benefits for local communities.
Market KPIs:

• If combined with deep decarbonisation efforts, Nb S projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023)
  
• Nb S project credits make up the largest volumes of carbon credits available in the VCM (voluntary carbon markets ) with $9bn invested between 2020 and 2022 (Sylvera, 2023)
  
• 5,307 companies have set science-based targets - a 4.2x increase since 2022 – and a significant driver of demand within the Nb S and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024)
  

Role description & reporting structure

As a key member of the Project team, you will report to the Project Monitoring & Verification Manager in Indonesia and be in charge of monitoring, gathering data of the activities in Indonesia (ex: agroforestry, mangrove, regenerative agriculture, reforestation, conservation, small-scale farmers, livelihood).

Summary of responsibilities

A. Data Collection & Preparation :

• Lead the technical training to the implementing partners on data collection tools and data quality rules (incl. gps tracks)
• Verify the farmer database provided by the supply chain partners (if any) to pre-identify areas & farmers to enroll
• Lead the Kobo form preparation for each data collection campaign
• Check the completeness of the pull data ahead of data collection campaigns
• Support when needed the implementing teams with the organisation of the data collection campaigns

B. Data Quality Check and Field Verifications:

• Perform quality checks on the data collected through PUR’s data platform, by being the Keeper of the referentials for the Project, guaranteeing quality in the sense of (i) completeness; and (ii) conformity to standards
• Flag any inconsistencies or warnings to the Project Manager that require verification in the field
• Provide the necessary information for the Data team to create the samples of parcels to be checked in the field
• Be responsible for the data verification in the field
• Produce a field visit report at the attention of the Project Manager, sharing observations, conclusions and recommendations

C. Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the PM in building the monitoring and verification chronogram and help in data retroplanning when new forms or questions are needed
• Monitor and pace data collection, checking the project’s progress and the data quality
• Keep the teams in check with constant data reviews and cleaning, for the release of reports asap
• Based on the validated data and the analysis provided by the Data team, share relevant KPIs, information and recommendations to support the Project Manager in: making decisions on the project, drafting project reports for the project stakeholders
• Participate in adaptive management meetings to improve the project’s implementation

• Bachelor or higher education in the field of agriculture, evaluation, agroforestry / forestry or a related technical field
• 2-3 years experience in the management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs, including experience developing monitoring tools, training and managing staff in effective use of those tools
  
• Solid understanding of agricultural supply chains and/or nature-based solutions
  
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  Proficiency in the use of data collection tools (ideally ODK or Kobo Toolbox as well as data management & visualisation tools)
  
• Knowledge of carbon certification requirements for afforestation/reforestation projects is an asset.
  
• Project Management Skills : planning and organisational skills
  
• Good communication & listening and good writing & restitution skills
  
• Ability to build trust with a variety of stakeholders (communities, cooperatives, PUR teams)
  
• Excellent observation and analytical skills
  
• Languages: English (fluent), Bahasa
  
• Mobility to travel regularly to the field