Project Officer Based in Pitalito or Neiva, Colombia Full-time position, local contract Field travels: Around 75% Start: ASAP PUR Description PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in supply chain sustainability. We design, develop, and implement nature-based solutions projects to help our corporate partners reduce their environmental footprint and meet their ESG targets. Many of PUR's projects fall within insetting, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, forest conservation, and landscape restoration. These projects aim to introduce sustainable agricultural practices, regenerate and preserve ecosystems, and socially and economically empower local communities. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries, with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto. Industry Description PUR operates within the dynamic sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions (NbS) markets. The NbS market has gained traction as society recognizes the services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore, and harness these services to mitigate environmental challenges. To qualify as a nature-based solution, projects must address societal challenges and provide environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities. Market KPIs: NbS projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023). NbS project credits constitute the largest volumes of carbon credits in the voluntary carbon markets, with $9bn invested between 2020 and 2022 (Sylvera, 2023). 5,307 companies have set science-based targets—a 4.2x increase since 2022—driving demand within NbS and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024). PUR is seeking a Project Officer to join its Colombian team. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in developing, coordinating, managing, and monitoring ecosystem restoration and agroforestry projects with Colombian agricultural communities. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Project supervision: Visit the field regularly to check project quality, including tree quality, process efficiency, data collection, producer commitment, nursery quality, and technical model implementation. Project management: Coordinate project schedules, manage data for reporting, review deliverables, and update communication materials. Collaborate with the Project Manager and field partners to implement activities, ensure quality, and monitor impact. Train field partners on reporting and monitoring tools. Contribute to reporting on project progress, budget, and reforecasting. Project development: Support strategy development for new and existing projects aligned with industry frameworks and carbon accounting methodologies. Assist in identifying opportunities to scale projects. Report on project progress regularly. Deliverable management: Keep internal tools updated (ERP, project management tools). Provide field insights for client deliverables and communication content. Project monitoring: Collect data with Field Data Officers. Adapt data collection forms to local contexts. Coordinate and train local teams on data collection. Manage field deployment of data collection. Analyze data, report issues, and support impact monitoring strategies. Partnership and representation: Supervise and collaborate with local partners (cooperatives, associations, farmers, implementing partners). Represent PUR as needed. Candidate requirements: Minimum 2 years experience in sustainable agriculture projects or consulting on agroforestry practices. Studies in ecology, forest engineering, agronomy, or equivalent. Knowledge or experience related to the coffee supply chain and the Huila region. Residence in Pitalito or Neiva. Field experience and communication skills with producers and technicians. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Entrepreneurial mindset: autonomy, activity design, proactive communication. Fluent in Spanish; English is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr