SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

We are currently looking for Project Field Officer, full-time, based in Muaro Jambi to support implementation of Traceable and Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain project.

The Project

In the previous phase, our commitment has been shown in Solidarity Sourcing Palm Oil Supply (SSPOS) project from 2018-2022, where we supported and trained 12,500 independent smallholders in the Muaro Jambi district.  Through the Traceable and Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain project, SNV will continue supporting independent palm oil smallholders and ensuring they do not involve deforestation by providing support for better management practices in Muaro Jambi District. SNV will focus on establishing and strengthening smallholders’ capacity and organization, developing their traceability system, and supporting them toward sustainable agriculture practices through certification, such as RSPO. SNV will also introduce the Regenerative Agriculture (RegAg) concept to the ISH palm oil farmers in the district. It will emphasize improving and restoring soil quality by applying organic inputs. The input will enrich the soil biology and its’ carrying capacity. The need for replanting has also grown, and our intervention will address that aspect too.

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The Project Field Officer works to ensure the (quality of the) service delivery to the client or user community. Executes the local delivery of the project conform advice given by the advisor(s)/ project manager and conform SNV procedures and guidelines, making sure timelines and project standards are met. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide capacity building to the targeted smallholders, local champions, and any selected stakeholders.
• Provide any intervention relevant to project goals, such as oil palm BMP reg ag training & coaching, demonstration plot maintenance, RSPO certification, develop composting unit, facilitate replanting program, farmer organizations empowerment, etc. 
• Communicates intensively and regularly with internal and external stakeholders in the project, including governments, private sectors and other project partners.
• Represent SNV and actively involved in any professional platform such as RAD KSB.
• Support MNE activities in data collection and assuring data quality.
• Contribute to the report development by providing relevant data and information.
• Support Project Manager in monitoring the quality-of-service delivery and effectiveness of applied methodology

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agroforestry)
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in relevant topics, e.g., community development, agroforestry initiatives, agribusiness in Palm Oil.
• Specialized, technical, and professional qualification in Agronomy
• Experienced in working with local organisations, including local CSO, farmers associations/cooperatives, local businesses
• Experienced in facilitating training/workshop with diverse participants’ background
• Good representation and interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with partners and government officials
• Ability to work independently and with the team
• Initiative and creative in solving problems
• Must be prepared for frequent field travel, including extended visits to rural and remote areas.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Indonesian native speaker, good English command

Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Desired start date: May 2026

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. 

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 10 April 2026. 

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If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

Reference check and vetting

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

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