[Hiring] Sustainability Specialist @Preferred by Nature

Role Description

Are you a sustainability professional with deep expertise in carbon accounting and forest-level auditing? Do you thrive at the intersection of science, policy, and client advisory, helping organisations in natural resource sectors make credible progress on their climate commitments? If so, this role could be a strong fit for you.

Preferred by Nature is looking for a Sustainability Specialist to strengthen our Sustainability Advisory Services (SER) Division in Indonesia. You will deliver a range of services to clients in natural resource sectors, including:

• Carbon assessments
• Climate accounts
• Supply chain engagement
• Verification audits

Working closely with a regional and global team, you will help clients meet their sustainability commitments, build credible climate strategies, and navigate evolving regulatory and market requirements. This role sits at the heart of a growing service area, with real opportunity to shape how we deliver carbon and climate work across Indonesia and the wider region.

Working with us is never routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work:

• Conduct carbon assessments, climate account development, and verification audits for a portfolio of clients in agriculture, forestry, and related sectors.
• Support clients in developing and implementing climate strategies, including alignment with the SBTi framework and net zero targets.
• Engage with client supply chains to develop traceability systems, conduct risk assessments, and carry out gap analyses.
• Contribute to carbon project development in the AFOLU sector, including support for methodology development and PDD preparation.
• Contribute to sales and business development efforts, including proposal development, client scoping, and market research.
• Develop and refine internal tools, audit standards, and bespoke verification programmes.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Climate Accounting, Life Cycle Assessment, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in agriculture, forestry, financial institutions, certification, sustainability reporting, or ESG.
• Willingness to travel for approximately 20% of your working time.
• Experience applying the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14067, ISO 14064, ISO 14040, and ISO 14044 on multiple projects.
• Experience leading forest audits under established standards such as FSC FM, RSPO P&C, or carbon and climate accounting standards.
• Familiarity with GHG emissions calculation methodologies used in the AFOLU sector.
• Experience developing carbon projects in the AFOLU sector.
• Experience developing models in LCA software for calculating potential greenhouse gas emissions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.

Requirements

• Knowledge of climate strategy development using the SBTi framework (preferred but not necessary).
• In-depth knowledge of nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and ecosystem restoration (preferred but not necessary).
• Experience with PDD development and implementation for carbon projects (preferred but not necessary).

Benefits

• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• 20 days of vacation leave per year

Company Description

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission-driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your application, including salary expectations, via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.