Bekerja dan Mendukung Pelestarian Lingkungan
Vacancy Details
Sustainable Palm Oil Specialist
This position will identify and provide day to day activities as well as give support for project objectives on ensure and to strengthen WWF Indonesia program on promoting sustainability to touch the technical aspect and sustainable certification knowledge on palm oil that is in line with WWF-Indonesia strategic plan. The main outcome for this job to support of WWF Indonesia mission to implemented sustainable palm oil in upstream side, specific on smallholder and production landscape.
This position will develop and implementation of transformation of key sectors from palm oil and other commodity (e.g., oil palm, timber, pulp and paper, fisheries) through specific production - distribution schemes and by influencing policies and regulations towards sustainability. Also, collaboration with team works at the level to influencing of commodities to ensure that environmentally certified and sustainably produced products are also available for sale for up to 10% increase for oil palm derived, seafood, tourist and energy products. This becomes key to trigger transformation of consumption and lifestyles, especially in urban centers.
Interested applicants should apply no later than Thursday, July 18th, 2024.
What we ask
- Provide support project and coordinate with external or internal parties related to project administration, palm oil data collecting, and data process needed for creating sustainable certification knowledge on palm oil that is in line with WWF-Indonesia strategic plan
- Develop strategic implementation for upstream/smallholders’ engagement – develop workplan, budget plan, timeline and monitoring and evaluation.
- Support palm oil research that related to project and/or program deliverables
- Maintain and manage palm oil database, conduct analysis to develop strategic intervention in landscape (regional) and national approach.
- Build communication and coordination with key/relevant stakeholders (government, NGO, business association and downstream company) related position and engagement strategic.
- Coordinating with WWF global/national office related buyer/downstream company strategic.
- Execute project, coordinate the activities of the project team members, monitor progress of project and compliance with the project plan, manage and mitigate project risks and resources, create risk awareness among stakeholders, manage stage-gates and adjust project plan when necessary
- Provide educative and informative content to raise awareness and force the implementation of responsible procurement to relevant stakeholders according to strategic plan of WWF Indonesia (such as but not limited to the community & media)
- Lead WWF Indonesia works in promoting No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE), Responsible transparency supply chain – traceability, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Best Management Practices (BMP) for upstream level ( smallholders and big oil palm growers).
- Support WWF Indonesia works on promoting palm oil sustainable credible certification scheme and traceability issues on palm oil.
- Together with communication/partnership team developing campaign activities and business engagement, ensuring that upstream and downstream company are implementing sustainable consumption and production commitments.
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, environment, forestry, social science, or other relevant experience areas. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, understanding (in depth) related RSPO, ISPO and other certification scheme. Formers auditor (RSPO and ISPO) preferred
- Work experience developing and managing corporate relationships/engagement and executing sustainability projects relationships/engagement and executing sustainability projects.
- Working knowledge of sustainability, conservation, and related topics, including in-depth knowledge of sustainability issues in the palm oil sector.
- Extensive experience engaging, and or other industry stakeholders on sustainability topics, and strong understanding of certification and sustainable palm oil initiative in industry (RSPO, ISPO, HCVrn, HCSA, AFI, etc).
- Should have a genuine interest in conservation and the work of WWF and be able to clearly demonstrate behaviors aligned to our values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration; and culture within WWF: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly and Innovate Fearlessly.
What we offer
Great Opportunity to engage in personal and professional development programs, where you will have a mentor and learn with colleagues from different functions and get to know how we work