PbJob Title: /b /ppbProject Development Manager /b /ppbr/ppbReports To: /b /ppHead of Project Development /ppbr/ppbLocation: /b /ppPreferably based in bBarcelona /b or bParis /b. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered if strongly aligned with project objectives. /ppbr/ppbAbout InSoil /b /ppInSoil is a bclimate finance /b company funding the transition to bregenerative agriculture /b across Europe. With a strong emphasis on soil health and carbon sequestration, InSoil supports farmers through medium-term financing, expert agrotechnical guidance, and advanced soil and emissions monitoring technologies. This integrated approach enables farmers to adopt sustainable practices and generate bhigh-integrity carbon credits /b, creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture. /ppWith a bmission to sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂e by 2050 /b, InSoil has financed over €83 million, enrolled 800,000 hectares of farmland, and supports farmers with technical agronomy, remote sensing, and educational programs. By combining capital, carbon certification, and agronomic expertise, InSoil benables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns /b. /ppbr/ppbJob Summary /b /ppThe bProject Development Manager /bwill support the full lifecycle development of bImproved Agricultural Land Management /b (IALM) projects under the bVerified Carbon Standard (VCS), /band other standards, within the bVoluntary Carbon Market (VCM). /b This role drives projects from bearly-stage feasibility /b through to benvironmental attributes issuance /b and post-issuance bmonitoring periods /b. Responsibilities include managing all phases of project development: scoping, feasibility, documentation (Project Descriptions, Monitoring Reports), validation, verification, and compliance with evolving methodologies. /ppThe Manager will work coordinating across bdata science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development, /b bscope 3 GHG accounting reporting, /b and bmarketing /b teams, while supporting the engagement with external entities like validation/verification bodies and consultants. Success in this role requires strategic foresight, process leadership, and up-to-date knowledge of carbon market regulations and methodologies. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbr/ppbProject Coordination Management /b /pulliSupport the day-to-day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with bVCS, /band other standards. /liliTrack progress against timelines, milestones, and KPIs; proactively adapt roadmaps where necessary. /liliManage and align cross-functional collaboration (data science, agronomy, farmer engagement, MMRV, business development). /liliFacilitate recurring internal check-ins (daily/weekly) and milestone meetings with stakeholders. /li /ulpbr/ppbDocumentation Compliance /b /pulliConduct the preparation and construction of carbon project documentation: bProject Descriptions (PDs) /b, bMonitoring Reports (MRs) /b, and all supporting materials. /liliEnsure full adherence to bVCS methodologies /b, and other applicable standards. /liliAddress all bfindings /bfrom Validation and Verification Bodies, carbon standards, and other relevant entities promptly and satisfactorily. /liliMaintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and project records. /li /ulpbr/ppbStakeholder Engagement /b /pulliProvide clear, timely responses to inquiries regarding project compliance, risks, and milestones. /li /ulpbr/ppbMonitoring Data Management /b /pulliCollaborate with data and agronomy teams to review field data, modeling outputs, and remote sensing insights. /liliEnsure data quality and consistency for bMonitoring Reports /b and baseline assessments. /liliTrack actual vs. forecasted carbon outcomes and flag anomalies early in the process. /li /ulpbStrategic Insight Market Intelligence /b /ppbr/pulliContinuously monitor changes in bVCS/other methodologies /b, bvoluntary carbon market trends /b, bagricultural decarbonization initiatives /b, and other emerging standards (e.g., CRCF). /liliShare regulatory or strategic updates with internal teams for proactive alignment. /liliIdentify opportunities to optimize project design, scale, or impact based on new methodologies or innovations. /li /ulpbr/ppbCandidate Profile /b /ppbr/ppbExperience Background /b /pulliAt least 4 years of experience managing bland-based carbon projects /b under bVerra, Gold Standard, Isometric, CCP and/or other global standards, /b from project documentation preparation and registration to issuance. /liliHands-on expertise in bAFOLU project development. /bExperience in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon is considered a strong asset. /liliFamiliarity with bGHG /b accounting and reporting, including bremovals /b and bavoided emission /bs within a GHG inventory context would be a strong plus. /li /ulpbr/ppbEducation /b /pulliBachelor's or Master’s degree in bEnvironmental Science /b, bAgronomy /b, bSustainability, Climate Change, Engineering, Business, /b or a related field. /liliQuantitative or technical training is a strong plus. /li /ulpbr/ppbTechnical Skills /b /pulliIn-depth understanding of bAFOLU methodologies /b, bcarbon MMRV systems /b. /liliStrong documentation and reporting abilities, especially under Verra. /liliFamiliarity with digital monitoring technologies (i.e. digital soil mapping) and remote sensing, considered a strong plus. /liliExperience in excel-based project modelling and tracking, as well as in AI-driven tools considered a plus. /li /ulpbr/ppbProject Leadership /b /pulliDemonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver bmulti-stakeholder /b projects under defined timelines. /liliSkilled at facilitating coordination across cross-functional teams and external validation partners. /liliCapable of translating technical complexity into actionable workflows. /li /ulpbr/ppbSoft Skills /b /pullibProactive /b, bsolutions-oriented /b, and capable of navigating ambiguity. /liliStrong bleadership /b and bcommunication /b abilities to align diverse stakeholders. /liliComfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. /li /ulpbr/ppbWhy Join Us? /b /ppbr/ppBe part of a purpose-driven, high-impact team scaling agricultural climate solutions across global landscapes. You'll play a leading role in shaping carbon projects that drive measurable regenerative, environmental, economic, and social outcomes. /ppbr/ppbr/p