Project Officer Brazil

Project Officer

Based in Brazil (Patrocínio, Poços de Calda (MG) or Franca (SP) )

Full time and long term position, local contract

Travels : up to 50%

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 the categories of insetting, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, forest conservation, and landscape restoration.

These projects aim to introduce more 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 and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions (NbS) markets. The NbS market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic and social benefits for local communities.

Market KPIs:

• If combined with deep decarbonisation efforts, NbS projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023)
• NbS project credits make up the largest volumes of carbon credits available in the VCM (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 – and a significant driver of demand within the NbS and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024)

The main role of a the Project Officer at PUR is to coordinate and monitor launched projects with the objective to drive positive impact in the projects' landscape, coordinating PUR teams and external partners to leverage technical expertise, field knowledge and data insights.

S/he is responsible for the subprojects' successful roll out, i.e.meeting quantitative and qualitative targets in time while ensuring that the project budget is respected, until the end of the project. S/he works hand in hand with Project and Data team members, KAMs and Specialists.

The Project Officer's main responsibilities are:

• Project management (coordinate, supervise and monitor)
• Stakeholders management (Engage and train)
• Internal coordination & reporting during the project implementation
• Team management & administration for implementing partners

S/he supports other teams in 3 main areas:

• Project design (validation of retro planning, financial and human resources)
• Reporting to internal and external audiences
• Representing PUR's operational expertise in external events when needed

(meetings, webinars, conferences)

We are looking for a candidate with :

• Bachelor or higher education in Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, Forestry, Agroforestry, Rural Development or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience in working with rural producers on agroforestry and reforestation activities
• Ease with data collection and data management tools
• Basic knowledge in GIS systems, spatial analysis, and remote sensing.
• Knowledge of carbon certification requirements for afforestation/reforestation projects is desirable
• Understanding of coffee agricultural supply chains, including the diversity of local stakeholders and context-specific socio-ecological challenges is desirable
• Excellent project and stakeholdermanagement skills (implementingpartners, local authorities)
• A solution-driven mindset
• Languages: Portuguese (fluent), English (intermediate) desirable.
• Valid driver's license and availability for frequent travel within project areas
• Availability to reside close to Patrocínio, Poços de Calda (MG) or Franca (SP), Brazil
• Proficient in the use of CRM and ERP