New Job Advert At Rainforest

Priscilla Fuachie

3 years ago

Here is the newest job advertisement at Rainforest Alliance. They are looking for a Lead, Thriving Landscapes (Sui River, Ghana).

Duties:

Lead the development of a roadmap to reach the shared Thriving Landscape vision;
Recognize local stakeholders’ aspirations in the design of the Thriving Landscape vision, clarifying the roles and responsibilities within collaborative landscape plans, and while pursuing further collaborative decision-making around the landscape management and related initiatives;
Facilitate the implementation of the roadmap through advising on Rainforest Alliance’s and partners’ programs; landscape partnership development and facilitation, engaging in fundraising, corporate engagement, and advocacy;
Ensure the programs executed towards the Thriving Landscapes vision is measured consistently and across the landscape, providing credible evidence to markets to generate impact claims outlining the returns on investment;
Support the coordination, consistency, accountability, and continuous learning across the five Thriving Landscapes;
Work closely with departments across the Rainforest Alliance to align and coordinate, e.g., on marketing and communication, impact measurement, fundraising, corporate engagements and partnerships, etc;

Degree in Business Administration, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences, or related field; master’s degree preferred;
At least 10 years of relevant management experience including managing multi-stakeholder programs with public, private and financial stakeholders and experience in Integrated Landscape Management;
Demonstrated track record of managing effective partnerships at the local level to build joint initiatives;
Demonstrated practical experience in working with forest communities and producers, putting their needs at the centre of all decisions;
Extraordinary commitment, energy, and a positive mindset;
Knowledge of sustainable development issues and commitment to Rainforest Alliance’s goals of strengthening livelihoods and securing human rights; conserving forests and other high-value ecosystems; restoring production systems and rural landscapes; and mitigating climate change and building climate resilience;
Sound, demonstrated project management experience;

Transformational leadership, innovation
Adaptability
Persuasion
Critical and reflective thinking
Public speaking
Resourcefulness
Relationship builder based on trust
Empathy and openness
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; and
Ability to travel a minimum of 30% per year, nationally and internationally.

Deadline: 8th September, 2023