The General Manager, Carbon Projects, will lead the design, execution, and management of carbon reduction and sequestration projects within the palm oil plantation operations.
This role is critical to driving sustainability through innovative land-use practices, carbon offset generation, and compliance with global and regional environmental standards. The successful candidate will oversee the project portfolio aimed at carbon neutrality, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the plantation’s operations align with best practices in sustainability. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep experience in carbon management within agriculture, particularly in tropical regions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for carbon reduction, carbon offset generation, and sustainable practices specific to the palm oil industry.
- Lead the development, financing, and execution of carbon projects, such as reforestation of semi-arid land and methane capture, ensuring alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of carbon projects, from feasibility studies and scoping to implementation and monitoring, ensuring projects meet or exceed international standards.
- Build and maintain relationships with local communities, Senegalese government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders to promote collaboration and secure project support.
- Work closely with internal teams, including Sustainability, Operations, and Compliance, as well as external consultants, to coordinate project development and ensure adherence to local regulations.
- Ensure all projects comply with international sustainability certifications (e.g., RSPO, Verified Carbon Standard) and local environmental regulations.
- Develop protocols for monitoring and reporting environmental impact, ensuring that all projects align with global carbon reduction and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with environmental, operational, and financial aspects of carbon projects within the palm oil plantation environment.
- Implement and monitor risk management practices to safeguard project progress and compliance with environmental standards.
- Oversee budgeting and financial planning for all carbon projects, ensuring alignment with headquarters (Singapore) in terms of corporate financial goals and objectives.
- Regularly report on project progress, carbon offset achievements, and financial performance to senior management in headquarters (Singapore), ensuring transparency and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or related field; a Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Business Management or a similar field is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in sustainability, carbon management, or environmental project management in agriculture or plantation industries, ideally with experience in African or tropical regions.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale carbon reduction projects, preferably in the palm oil or agricultural sector.
- Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, carbon offset standards, and sustainability certifications relevant to the palm oil industry (e.g., RSPO, ISO 14064).
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools and financial analysis, with the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English (preferred).
- Familiarity with land-use management practices, reforestation, and methane capture relevant to tropical agriculture.
