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Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Relations
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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Netherlands - Europe
Town/City Netherlands - Amsterdam
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name Rainforest Alliance
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Under the auspices of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), an international coalition of leading conservation groups, the Rainforest Alliance’s Sustainable Agriculture Division works with farmers to ensure compliance with the SAN standards for protecting wildlife, farm land, workers’ rights and local communities. Farms that meet these rigorous environmental, ethical and economic standards are awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal.

The Sustainable Agriculture Division consists of the Sustainable Landscapes Program, the Sustainable Value Chains Program, the Traceability Unit and Program Administration. The work of the Sustainable Agriculture Division is closely linked to the work of the SAN Secretariat, housed in Rainforest Alliance’s Costa Rica office.

Position Summary: 

The Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Relations, is a new position designed to increase Rainforest Alliance’s participation in and contribution to coalitions, platforms and policies promoting sustainable agriculture, especially in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries. Through coordination with other Rainforest Alliance teams, leading institutions, NGOs and by presence in conferences and policy debates in the region, the post holder will lead internal coordination and external communication of Rainforest Alliance’s position and approach, based on the Sustainable Agriculture Standard and its relevance to the strategic issues. The main countries of operation will be the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Build trust and support among select, local and regional NGOs through outreach, cultivation, information sharing, dialogue and collaboration;
  • Lead Rainforest Alliance’s relationship with donors, platforms (IDH) and other Dutch organizations working to improve livelihoods of smallholders that produce tropical commodities;
  • Ensure rapid responses from appropriate staff members to stakeholder queries;
  • Represent Rainforest Alliance in select conferences and relevant stakeholder forums on tropical agriculture issues;
  • Represent Rainforest Alliance in discussions with the Dutch and other European governments; Identify opportunities for potential funding or other support with regional government agencies and other entities influencing the production, trade and marketing of tropical farm commodities;
  • Support companies that promote Rainforest Alliance certification in their engagements with governments and NGOs; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • BA Degree required;
  • 7-10 years experience in Stakeholder Management, public relations, international development, or related field;
  • Native level Dutch language and fluent in English; working knowledge of German and French a strong plus;
  • Self-starter who can work independently;
  • Strong research, writing, editing and proofreading skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals;
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially; and
  • Ability and willingness to travel 25 percent of the time. 
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience.

Notes: 

Only candidates authorized to work in the Netherlands will be considered.
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