PROFOREST JOB VACANCIES 2025
This position is for a motivated, dedicated and organised professional experienced in sustainability and natural resources management as part of the Proforest team in Jakarta, Indonesia.
About Proforest
Proforest is a dynamic non-profit organisation with global presence that has established itself as a leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of natural resources including a range of agricultural commodities.
We work at every stage of the supply chain, from production and processing, through to purchasing and investment. Our 25 years of experience covers major commodities such as oil palm, soy, sugarcane, timber, pulp & paper, rubber and beef at a range of scales that includes smallholders and local communities through to multinational businesses. We focus on the opportunities for conservation and social benefits within the production landscape and never lose sight of the need for pragmatic and workable practices.
Position summary
The position is an exciting opportunity to take an executive role as project manager or senior project manager and delivery of Proforest’s consultancy services in Southeast Asia and respond to the growing demand for Proforest’s services in sustainable agricultural and forestry commodities. The position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This position involves managing and/or participating in a range of projects, and business development and coordination, related to agricultural and forestry sustainability, particularly in relation to production, sourcing, supply-chain management, and certification (including voluntary certification mechanism). This includes providing clients with policy advice, research, training, assessments and benchmarking (for various forestry and agricultural standards) and other services, tailored to their needs. Recent clients include the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Nestle, Wilmar, Cargill, PepsiCo, KLK and Musim Mas. The post will involve domestic travel and fieldwork in the SEA region. Some international travel may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver projects (consultancy services) for clients. This includes proposal writing, budgeting, project implementation, project monitoring and management, and report writing.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the current policy and strategic factors relating to the sustainable management and sourcing of forestry and agricultural commodities.
- Build and maintain relationships with other key stakeholders for sustainability initiatives (e.g. the RSPO, Forest Stewardship Council etc.), technical support agencies, civil society and other third parties who have an interest in the sustainable production and sourcing of forestry and agricultural commodities.
- Provide technical services in accordance with the client needs including, but not limited to benchmarking of standards, provide training of voluntary certification schemes, mill visits, supplier engagements, responsible sourcing and production, sustainable landscape work, facilitation of multiparty processes, multi-stakeholders’ initiative, and many others.
- Contribute significantly to the broader functioning of the Proforest team, including participation in project management processes and support for the planning and delivery of other services.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
Essential Qualifications, Experience, Skills:
- Tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. natural resources management, social sciences, economics, human rights, agriculture, forestry).
- Experience of working in, or closely with, international agricultural and/or forestry supply chains.
- Work experience within the SEA region.
- Strong leadership and project management skills (including excellent time-management, problem-solving and organisational abilities).
- Highly developed interpersonal and team-working skills, as well as proven ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia (native speaker) including good communication and presentation abilities, and high-quality report writing skills.
- Proven ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
Highly desirable:
- Practical experience of working in agricultural or forestry commodities production and supply chain in the SEA region
- Experience and/or knowledge related to sustainability standards, auditing, and certification, in the context of natural resource management (forestry, agriculture, fisheries)
- Familiarity with one or more of the following: legality, climate change adaptation and mitigation, human rights due diligence, regenerative agriculture, conservation and land use planning, or sustainable financing.
- Experience in consultation and engagement with various stakeholders including large companies, small and medium enterprises, NGOs, financing institutions, government agencies, smallholders and local communities
- Familiarity with relevant tools and methodologies related to the sustainable production of agricultural and forestry commodities, such as the High Conservation Value (HCV) approach, High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
- Fluency in additional languages relevant to the region such as Mandarin, etc.
- Familiarity and use of any project management tools or systems.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To apply
Send your CV and a cover letter to personnel.sea@proforest.net
Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 23 June 2025
Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.