Senior Project Officer/Project Officer (Palm Programme)

The Forest Trust TFT (The Forest Trust) is an international fast growing and dynamic non-profit organization which helps companies transform their supply chains across the world for the benefit of people and nature. TFT is seeking a motivated

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER/ PROJECT OFFICER (PALM PROGRAMME)

based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

to expand our work to implement their responsibly sourcing policies by tackling issues on the ground and scaling up transformation across connected supply chains, from businesses to smallholder farmers.

About the Forest Trust (TFT)

TFT currently has offices in 16 countries including Indonesia, India, China, Ecuador and several locations within West Africa, Europe and the Americas. We employ more than 260 people worldwide and work with big and small companies, communities and producers of raw materials to create compelling cases of transformation. With an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, we work on the ground with people to create inspiring transformation stories. We focus on creating value, engage without judging and carry hope and a positive vision of the future.

What Makes Us Unique

Beyond providing advice on policy set up based on our strong technical expertise, we see the world through interactions and relationships. Operating between two worlds (NGO-Companies/Buyer-Supplier), we encourage our partners to look inside, and are not only their environmental conscience. In addition to traceability and assessments, we create and innovate solutions to the challenges companies and communities face.

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 supply chains.
? A dynamic environment with the chance to work in a multicultural team.
? The opportunity to lead complex projects, build customer relationships and develop new business, with exposure to different tasks.

Responsibilities and Scope

? Support development and/ or review of company’s responsible sourcing policies
? Conduct supply chain mapping and analysis
? Support project manager in monitoring work plans and collaborate with the Palm Programme team to deliver commitments
? Produce reports (for internal and external audiences) to communicate activities and report progress
? Support the preparation of concept notes and proposals related to the implementation of responsible sourcing practices for businesses and/ or donors

Requirements – Candidate Profile Minimum Qualifications

? Master’s / Bachelor degree or other equivalent higher level training in environmental science, business, social science, international development or other related field
? Advanced writing and communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
? Minimum two years working experience, preferably in the consumer goods sector in supply chain management, procurement or quality control
? Good understanding of business supply chains and sourcing issues
? Keen interest in environmental and social issues in Malaysia, preferably related to palm oil industry
? Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Programme suite etc.

Language skills:

? English proficiency
? Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Personal characteristics:

? Passion for working on issues related to sustainability, resilience, human rights and supply chains;
? Hands-on, practical, innovative;
? Flexibility, takes initiative/proactive and positive attitude;
? Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
? Ability to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously;
? Committed to TFT values:
o Focus on action and on-the-ground results;
o Entrepreneurial spirit;
o Client-focused;
o Open collaboration and communication;
o Humble;
o Respect for each other.

Working conditions / Physical effort:

? Based in Kuala Lumpur
? Some trips around Malaysia

Other information:

? 1-year contract
? Immediate start

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email to malaysia.recruitment@tft-earth.org. The position will be open until filled. Only selected candidates will be contacted.