About TFT
The Forest Trust (TFT) is an international non-profit organization that helps international retail and manufacturing companies to source responsibly-produced products, meaning products that respect the environment and improve people’s lives. Since 1999, TFT’s main focus has been to provide solutions to the issues of deforestation and the empowerment of forest dependent communities through market- based incentives. We work with companies to map their supply chains back to plantation or forest source. We act on the ground internationally in forests, farms and factories to help resource managers learn best management practices. We are active at key stages of the supply chain, providing unrivaled technical, traceability and communications support. TFT is a fast growing and dynamic organization. We currently have offices in 15 countries including China, SE Asia, India, W. Africa, Europe and the Americas. We employ more than 200 people worldwide.
TFT is seeking an experienced and motivated professional, keen to secure a career within a dynamic nonprofit that builds partnerships to bring responsible products to market. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, strong researching and writing skills, strong communication skills, experience in excel and data analysis and project management.
Responsibilities:
This position will be part of the North America office which works on multiple commodities. The primary focus of the position will be palm oil supply chains. The position will be part of a three person team working with companies to map their supply chains, analyze and store the data, conduct research, prepare reports and develop communication tools. The successful candidate will interface with companies and potentially travel to meetings and conferences. The position is full time based in TFT’s Seattle office with occasional travel required.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Conduct research and develop reports on environmental and social risks in supply chains
Work as part of a global team to develop processes and procedures for managing shared data
Clean, organize and analyze member supply chain data
Project/program support responsibility: ensure delivery of donor and member requirements in line with client expectations and those of TFT
Develop member-related communication tools and documents
Business development support: assist in attracting new companies to join other TFT Members in bringing transparent, responsible, deforestation-free palm oil to the North American market
Support the development of TFT’s activities in North America, including in pulp & paper, wood products, and other supply chains as required
Qualifications:
University degree or higher-level qualification;
A minimum of one year working with businesses ideally in the consumer goods sector on business development/sales, supply chain management, procurement, quality control, and/or sustainability;
Strong analytical and organizational skills;
Strong writing, editing and formatting skills in English;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required to enable completion of daily tasks as well to facilitate data anaysis, reporting, project management, internal communications etc.;
Good understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues;
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
Fluency in written and spoken English (other additional languages an advantage);
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally;
Able to work flexible hours (outside 9-5 workday), as required;
Able to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously;
Flexibility, ability to show initiative and a positive attitude;
Eager to continually learn and develop as part of a team;
Only candidates with US nationality, Green Card or valid work permit will be considered.
What we offer:
A unique work experience in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit directly impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human rights and social equity through trade;
A dynamic international environment with the chance to work in a multi-cultural team;
Opportunity to gain advanced project management, client relations and business development skills, with exposure to many diverse tasks;
Opportunity to work with high-level procurement and CSR offices in leading US and international corporations.
Annual Leave
Up to 25 days paid leave per year
How to apply
To apply:
Interested candidates should sent a cover letter and resume to usa.recruitment@tft-earth.org. Successful candidates will be contacted by phone for an initial interview. Open until filled. Candidates with part-time availability may be considered.