The Forest Trust (TFT) is seeking a Project Manager based in Lima, Peru to help companies transform their international supply chains to benefit people and nature. Responsibilities include developing relationships with companies, creating proposals, managing projects, and conducting field visits. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of business experience, understands social and environmental issues, and is fluent in Spanish and proficient in English.

1. The Forest Trust
TFT (The Forest Trust) is an international fast growing non-profit organization which helps
companies transform their supply chains across the world for the benefit of people and nature.
TFT is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to become our
PROJECT MANAGER
based in Lima, Peru
keen to secure a career within a dynamic non-profit that builds partnerships with companies to
drive responsible practices across international supply chains. The successful candidate will a have
passion for environmental and social issues, be a critical thinker, pragmatic problem solver, a
collaborative team player, a self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic and diverse work
environment.
x Peruvians and non-Peruvians are welcome to apply. Foreigners must have legal
permission to work in Peru.
x Full time position.
x Start date in December/January.
x Based in Lima, Peru.
x Frequent trips inside Peru and potentially to other countries in Latin America.
x Able to work flexible hours (outside 9-5 workday), as required.
About The Forest Trust (TFT)
TFT currently has offices in 16 countries including SE Asia, India, China 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
x 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;
x A dynamic environment with the chance to work on a multicultural team;
x The opportunity to gain experience in advanced project management, client relations,
environmental, social and labour issues, with exposure to many diverse projects;

2. x The opportunity to work with high-level managers and topical experts in leading domestic,
regional and international corporations.
Responsibilities and Scope
The main responsibilities of the Project Manager are to:
 Collaborate with companies, NGO’s and internal teams to develop our approaches into
clear compelling solutions that industry can adopt
 Identify companies and commodities that present opportunities to increase our impact
on responsible commodity production in Peru
 Develop relationships with prospective members and other stakeholders
 Create proposals, negotiate contracts and grow our Membership base in Peru
 Become a subject matter expert on our commodities and approaches to improving
practices
 Effectively represent TFT at events and conferences
 Support Members and partners in supply chain analysis, mapping, and reporting
 Develop member-related communication tools and documents
 Communication with existing Members, including responsibility for managing Member
relationships
 Develop Member work plans collaboratively with Members and other TFT offices
 Communication with external stakeholders as necessary for outreach and research, and
to develop strong relationships with other organizations and experts
 Conduct field visits to agriculture and forestry companies in support of better
environment, social and labor practices;
 Develop learner centered workshops in support of better environmental, social and
labor practices;
 Support development of tools and process for our global work in palm oil, cocoa and
other commodities
Requirements – Candidate Profile Minimum Qualifications
x University degree or higher in a field related to business management, forestry, rural
development, the environment, sociology/anthropology or agriculture;
x 2-4 or more years working in or with businesses, ideally in the manufacturing,
agriculture or foresty sectors touching supply chain management, procurement,
quality control, environmental management, social impact or labor relations;
x Good understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues;
x Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
x Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail;
x Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze systems and identify key issues and
risks;
x Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), especially Excel;
x Interest and motivation for TFT’s vision and mission;
x International work experience is an advantage;
x Fluency in written and spoken Spanish. Advanced proficiency in written and spoken
English;
x Commitment to client confidentiality;
x Eager to continually learn and develop as part of a team.
Preferred
x Knowledge of raw material, food products, agriculture and/or sustainability certifications;
x Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives;
Language skills
x Spanish fluency.
x English advance proficiency.

3. Personal characteristics
x Passion for working on issues related to sustainability, deforestation and human
exploitation;
x Hands-on, practical, innovative;
x Flexibility, ability to show initiative and a positive attitude;
x Strong ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
x Takes initiative/proactive;
x Ability to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously;
x Committed to TFT values:
Focus on action and on-the-ground results;
Entrepreneurial spirit;
Client-focused;
Open collaboration and communication;
Humble;
Respect for each other.
To Apply
Interested candidates filling the above mandatory criteria should send a cover letter and CV via
email to ecuador.recruitment@tft-earth.org by Nov 22nd, 2018. Please put your last name and
2018 in the subject line of the email. Successful candidates will be contacted by phone for an
initial interview. The position will be open until filled. Only candidates who send a CV and cover
letter will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.