Job Description About Proforest Proforest is a global mission-driven organisation that supports the production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes for People, Nature and Climate.
We do this via facilitation and capacity building of multi-stakeholder and collaborative platforms between companies, NGOs, governments and civil society; working at landscape level to bring stakeholders tougher to collectively address systemic issues at scale, and working directly with companies in a consultancy capacity on responsible sourcing and production.
Through our work we support positive change on cover issues such as protecting and restoring forests and natural ecosystems, respecting worker's rights, advancing gender equality, sustainable livelihoods for producers, and respecting the rights of communities and indigenous people. What will you do? You'll have responsibility for leading the development and implementation of IRF workplan, working closely with the Active Working Group of companies that have developed the tool and addressing everything from short term challenges to the longer term vision for the tool.
Using your facilitation experience and excellent communication skills you will ensure all involved are informed, engaged and committed to delivering the IRF's intended purpose and mission. Key responsibilities include: Manage and deliver on the IRF workplan for the year Manage and run the IRF Active Working Group of companies (operational for the development and maintenance of the tool) Maintain helpdesk function for companies getting on board with the tool and new members within companies already using IRF Continue sustaining external communication on the development of the IRF – maintain relationships with external organizations and interested stakeholders Work closely with the POCG secretariat to make sure that the deliveries are aligned with the group's expectations and agreed direction Support with preparation for POCG in person meetings and IRF sessions specifically Make sure IRF is creating links and integrating, where appropriate, outputs from the other POCG working groups. Qualifications What is your profile? You'll have strong project management skills and be a confident communicator with the ability to bring people together to form and maintain a shared vision.
To be considered for the role you will also have: Essential: Relevant professional experience in one or more regions relevant to the sourcing of palm oil (particularly SE Asia but also Latin America and Africa) Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder activities Sufficient technical capacity to build a good understanding of the palm oil supply chain and to oversee IRF work Familiarity with Excel/comfortable working with data Experience in transparency and reporting Project management experience including budget management Experience of using monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) techniques Excellent presentation skills including using PowerPoint to a high level A strong team player with the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders Desirable: Experience of working with palm oil sector Masters degree (or above) in relevant discipline e.g Agriculture, sustainability, international studies, environmental or similar Exposure to the IRF tool. Additional Information Why should you work for us? You'll be part of a global organisation with a shared vision, working in offices across 8 countries with staff from more than 17 countries, speaking more than 40 languages.
This role also offers a unique opportunity to influence and contribute to an exciting, innovative tool which is, and will continue to shape the future of palm oil production. What else does Proforest offer? 20 days annual leave plus public holidays, Contribution to regulatory pension or savings schemes Life & medical (hospitalisation) insurance We support learning and development with a dedicated team to help you achieve your goals; we provide access to training for knowledge and competency development We organize regular in-person team gatherings, regional and international knowledge exchanges and social events. Key information Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Salary: Dependent on skills, experience and location Closing date: 12th November (please note that first interviews will be w/c 25th November, second interviews w/c 9th December) Working hours: Full time (or 4 days per week will be considered) Hybrid working: Proforest operates on a hybrid basis.
The role requires two days per week in the office, we encourage staff to attend regularly to maximise interactions with colleagues and encourage collaboration, but we also appreciate individual circumstances and preferences. We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.