Terms of Reference

Biodiversity Field Coordinator

Support for Sinarmas PKM – Jambi Project

Backgrounds

PT SMART Tbk, one of the largest national palm oil producers, is advancing their sustainable practices
beyond compliance through their No Deforestation No Peat Exploitation (NDPE) commitment by
collaborating with their buyers to implement this innovative project in Jambi. This project will be
implemented by one of their subsidiaries in Jambi, PT PKM, with the main objective being to restore
degraded peatlands and increase local awareness of the important role of peat ecosystems while
improving community livelihoods.

This project seeks to rejuvenate degraded peatland ecosystems by implementing sustainable land use
practices, and emphasizing reforestation. Through comprehensive community involvement, this
initiative also seeks to strengthen understanding of the importance of peatlands in mitigating climate
change while empowering local communities to build and improve sustainable livelihoods. The main
objectives of this project are: (1) restore and maintain ± 2,100 Ha of degraded peatland
(environmental services); (2) secure the restored area and its surroundings from fire and
deforestation; (3) increasing public awareness of the importance of the existence of peat ecosystems;
and (4) supporting community economic empowerment projects. Lastly, the peat restoration project
aims to drive transformative change in the palm oil supply chain. This project was developed based
on private sector “best practice” commitments that are in line with provincial and national agendas
for restoring peatlands.

PT Southridge Utama Nusantara (SUN), an environmental services advisory firm experienced in global
forest conservation projects, proposes to provide strategic input to the operations of peat restoration
projects in Jambi over the next five years, with a focus on high-quality project designs that include
mitigation assessments strong emissions and comprehensive biodiversity coverage. SUN is part of the
Southridge Group, which was founded with a singular focus on high-integrity carbon projects that
deliver real, measurable climate change mitigation, as well as tangible co-benefits for local and
indigenous communities, biodiversity and resource governance.

We are looking for suitable candidates to join us as Biodiversity Field Coordinator at PT. Southridge
Utama Nusantara (SUN). The field coordinator will handle all responsibilities for activities related to
the biodiversity program for the PKM project, including preparation of relevant documents, planning
and implementation of field surveys and implementation of biodiversity conservation activities. The
field coordinator will work closely with SUN Management, SMART TBK management and other
stakeholders. This is a full-time position with an initial 1 year consulting contract, based in Jakarta,
Indonesia. Frequent site visits to the project site will be required.

Responsible

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1. Coordinate preparation, implementation and monitoring at the field level for the development of
the SMART Peat Resoration Project program in Jambi.
2. Collect biodiversity field data using appropriate methods.
3. Compile a database and analyze biodiversity data.
4. Prepare a budget for field activities related to survey needs and field equipment.
5. Prepare materials and modules to deliver training with partners and other relevant stakeholders
6. Prepare monthly and activity reports for program achievements including administration and use
of activity funds in the field.
7. Provide advice to partner field staff regarding field activities, survey methods and regulations
relevant to biodiversity aspects
8. Communicate and maintain a good network with stakeholders who have roles and are involved.
9. Assist project management and SUN management in planning, implementing, monitoring and
evaluating programs.

Requirements

1. Candidates have at least a bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resource management and
biology.
2. Have experience in the field of Biodiversity including collecting field data using national and
international modules
3. Have experience in assessing, measuring and managing areas of high conservation value.
4. Able to organize project programs and plan field activities well.
5. Able to organize databases well and familiar with data analysis software.
6. Able to communicate well with internal SUN management and other parties relevant to the
project
7. Able to prepare activity and financial reports well.
8. Willing to be placed and make regular field trips with a time composition of 70% in the field and
30% in the office/hybrid.
9. Priority is given to those who have experience and know the field situation in the Regency in
particular and Jambi province in general.

Deliverables

1. Completeness of biodiversity data

2. Activity reports, MoM, monthly and annual
3. Biodiversity training materials and modules
4. Work plan for biodiversity management and monitoring

Time Duration

The Biodiversity Field Coordinator will carry out management area activities for PT SMART Tbk's Peat
Restoration Project in Jambi for a duration of 4 years. Contract workers are needed for a 12 month
period from February 2024 - January 2025, with the opportunity for a contract extension mechanism
of 35 months based on the results of performance evaluations and work scope requirements.