Job Title:
Project Development Director
Reports To:
Head of Carbon
Location:
Preferably based in Barcelona or Paris. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered if strongly aligned with project objectives.
About InSoil
InSoil is a climate finance company funding the transition to regenerative agriculture 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 high-integrity carbon credits, creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture.
With a mission to sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂e by 2050, 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 enables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns.
Job Summary
The Project Development Director will lead the full lifecycle development of Improved Agricultural Land Management (IALM) projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) standards, within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) .
This role drives projects from early-stage feasibility through to carbon credit issuance and monitoring periods. Responsibilities include managing all phases of project development—scoping, feasibility, documentation (Project Descriptions, Monitoring Reports), validation, verification, and compliance with evolving methodologies.
The Director will work coordinating across data science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development, and marketing teams, while engaging externally with validation/verification bodies, consultants, and executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires strategic foresight, process leadership, and up-to-date knowledge of carbon market regulations and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Management
* Lead the day-to-day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with VCS and CCB standards.
* Track progress against timelines, milestones, and KPIs;
proactively adapt roadmaps where necessary.
* Manage and align cross-functional collaboration (data science, agronomy, farmer engagement, MMRV, business development).
* Facilitate recurring internal check-ins (daily/weekly) and milestone meetings with stakeholders.
Documentation & Compliance
* Oversee preparation of carbon project documentation:
Project Descriptions (PDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), and all supporting materials.
* Ensure full adherence to VCS methodologies, CCB criteria, and other applicable standards.
* Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and project records.