Biodiversity Officer

Forest Carbon is an environmental asset manager based in Southeast Asia, delivering benefits for both people and the planet, alongside returns for investors, through a proven business model. At Forest Carbon, we recognize the true value in nature—value that can benefit all stakeholders and needs to be nurtured and protected. This is why we operate as a ‘Natural Asset Company,’ bringing the value of nature onto the balance sheet in a credible manner.

Forest Carbon’s team has a strong track record of success in the region. Our team brings a decade of experience on the ground, from mapping wetlands and assessing below-ground carbon storage to hiring local workers and securing community support. Forest Carbon relies on this technical expertise and a growing pipeline of project opportunities to secure millions in private sector investment for threatened ecosystems. Our Sumatra Merang Peatland Project serves as a proven business model for large-scale restoration, having raised over 5 million euros in investment capital. Sales from major global brands support restoration efforts across more than 22,000 hectares, reducing fire risk, strengthening the rural economy, creating jobs, and delivering returns for investors and partners. This level of environmental and social performance is integrated into every aspect of Forest Carbon’s operations and management systems.

About the role The Biodiversity Officer is responsible for executing assigned biodiversity monitoring activities at the project site. The role focuses on accurately performing clearly defined field data collection tasks, following standard procedures, and escalating issues to senior staff to support biodiversity reporting. All work output is reviewed by senior team members.

Key Responsibilities Biodiversity Monitoring & Field Implementation Execute assigned biodiversity monitoring activities in accordance with approved monitoring plans.

Conduct field surveys under close guidance, which include: camera trap deployment for mammal monitoring, point count transects for bird monitoring, nested vegetation plots for plant monitoring, and other basic biodiversity monitoring.

Monitor High Conservation Value (HCV) areas.

Follow established methodologies, safety protocols, and monitoring schedules accurately.

Identify known biodiversity risks during monitoring activities and elevate them to the Expert Team or supervisor.

Data Management & Documentation Perform accurate data entry of field observations for further review and analysis by the technical team.

Assist in updating species inventories using collected field data.

Ensure assigned field documentation is complete and organized.

Operational Support Operate patrol monitoring tools and software as instructed for standard field data collection.

Provide regular updates to supervisors regarding field progress, known problems, and safety issues on assigned tasks.

Compliance & Safety Strictly adhere to wildlife safety protocols and fieldwork safety standards at all times.

Participate in relevant technical training and capacity-building initiatives.

Requirements – Technical Skill Basic knowledge of field biodiversity monitoring techniques (camera traps, vegetation plots, and/or bird surveys).

Ability to accurately collect, process, and manage field data.

Basic species identification (flora and fauna) relevant to project landscapes. A botany background is preferred.

Basic spatial awareness, including reading maps and GPS use.

Basic knowledge of High Conservation Value (HCV) frameworks.

Strict adherence to health, safety, and wildlife protocols.

Requirements – Soft Skill Operational Discipline: Executes assigned work accurately with strong attention to detail. Consistent adherence to standard procedures and protocols.

Field Coordination: Ability to follow assigned schedules in remote or challenging environments.

Communication: Clear reporting for routine field updates to supervisors and the technical team. Basic English skills are desirable.

Team Support: Collaborative mindset when working with field teams.

Safety & Responsibility: High awareness of field safety and wildlife risks. Makes routine, low-risk decisions and escalates unfamiliar issues to supervisors.

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