Indonesia Blue Carbon Consultant

Objective

The objective of this role is to support Terraformation’s internal sourcing and operations teams by developing a clear, practical understanding of Indonesia’s carbon-related regulatory environment and how it affects early-stage project screening and development decisions. This role is analytical and advisory in nature and may include limited informational engagement with public-sector stakeholders to validate regulatory understanding, but does not involve representing Terraformation in relationship-building, negotiation, or ongoing government engagement. 

Scope of Work

The consultant will analyze Indonesia’s regulatory landscape for blue carbon projects and develop internal frameworks and decision tools that enable Terraformation teams to assess regulatory viability and risk across screening, pre-feasibility, and feasibility stages, drawing on desk-based analysis and targeted validation discussions as needed.

- Assess applicable regulatory frameworks and policies affecting project eligibility, including analysis of land tenure, forestry regulation, and carbon rights ownership including identifying authorization requirements and viable pathways for securing carbon rights and approvals following Verra’s methodology (VM0033 & VM0047).

- Map relevant government and institutional stakeholders and develop a clear engagement strategy. Advise on approval sequencing, support priority engagements, and provide briefing materials to enable effective government relations.

- Define required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals and develop a practical roadmap with indicative timelines. Identify regulatory, institutional, and political risks and recommend mitigation strategies, including red-flag issues.

Duration & Contract Terms

3-month contract under a Master Services Agreement (MSA)

Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of deliverables under each task order, in line with the specified level of effort (LOE), deliverables, and reimbursable travel costs.

Location

Remote, Must be based in Indonesia

• All tasks and deliverables will be defined by way of a task order and shall include:
• Stakeholder mapping for government relations and regulations
• Analyze applicable laws, policies, and institutional roles affecting blue carbon project development in Indonesia
• Conduct limited, non-representational discussions with relevant public-sector institutions to validate regulatory interpretation and approval sequencing
• Develop a concise overview of the approval pathway for blue carbon projects relevant to early-stage sourcing (not detailed regulatory interpretation).
• Carbon rights and authorization pathway approaches by land-tenure type, including government stakeholder engagement recommendations.
• Regulatory approvals and permitting roadmap for different land tenure types (ERC, APL etc)

• 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.
• Proven experience coordinating feasibility or early-stage project development processes
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, Coastal Management, Development Studies, or Public Policy); Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing technical consultants or cross-disciplinary teams.

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide. 

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives. 

Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.