SRTVS quadra 701 | conjunto D
Bloco A sala 502 | 70343-010
Brasília-DF | Brasil
T: +55 (61) 3879-2249
E: [email protected]
W: www.proforest.net
Job opportunity summary (full version in Portuguese only)
Senior Project Manager | Proforest Latin America Regional Office
Proforest is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to help build and implement practical
solutions to the challenges and commitments around sustainability of natural resources management.
Particularly in the sectors of soy, cattle, sugarcane, palm and other commodities in Brazil and Spanish
speaking Latin America.
About Proforest
Proforest is a dynamic non profit organisation with global presence that has established itself as a
leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of natural
resources including a range of agricultural commodities. We help companies, government
departments, non-governmental and civil society organizations to achieve the sustainable use of the
world’s natural resources.
Proforest has developed an unrivalled track record for working at all levels – from international policy
and legislation to practical operations on the ground – to support the development and
implementation of workable environmental and social standards and safeguards. Our headquarters is
in Oxford, UK, and we have regional offices in Malaysia, Ghana and Brazil (Brasília). Our team is formed
of people from different countries and backgrounds. The successful candidate should be able to work
with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Position Summary
The position is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role in Proforest’s growing team in America to
lead/manage projects and programmes in Brazil, and help meet the growing demand for Proforest’s
services for responsible sourcing of agricultural commodities from Latin America. Preferably based in
Brasilia, this position entails developing and leading projects and programmes on agricultural
commodities, as well as management, implementation and/or participation on a wide range of projects
and programmes; particularly related to the development and implementation of responsible sourcing
policies, practical solutions shared by multiple stakeholders, sustainable production and capacity
building. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Brazil.
How to apply
Send your CV in Portuguese, a cover letter in English, confirmation that you are eligible to work and live
in Brazil and your salary expectation to [email protected]
Application Deadline: June 20th 2015
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by June 26th 2015.
Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.
Proforest Brasil is a charity registered in Brazil under the number CNPJ 17.493.676/0001-67