Coordinator at PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) is the world's largest forest certification system. We seek to transform the way forests are managed globally – and locally - to ensure all can enjoy the environmental, social and economic benefits that forests offer.

Description:

PEFC International is currently recruiting a Consultant to be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With expertise in forestry and the wood industry, the Consultant will support PEFC in a range of functions to strengthen our presence and ability to provide support to clients, stakeholders and partners. 

The Consultant will be able to provide support in the following areas:

  • Capacity Building & Technical Support:  Provide advise & support to associations & companies as they pursue certification; Ability to communicate clearly on technical certification issues.
  • Marketing Co-ordination:  Ability to represent, network and liaise with diverse stakeholders; compile and disseminate tools Facilitate the flow of information between a  range of PEFC partners;   work closely with the PEFC SE Asia Program & PEFC International to support logistics and administration especially related to projects and marketing activities.  
  • Communications:  Support the strengthening of PEFC’s online & offline communication channels and materials in Southeast Asia. 

Requirements:  The ideal candidate is a young professional with a solid academic background and related work experience, who is ready to advance their career in this diverse and independent role. 

A minimum 3 years professional experience in the forest-product sector is required.  Very good English and Vietnamese required, Thai an advantage.  Graduates from a wood industry and wood processing academy are preferred. Experience auditing and marketing is an asset. 

The Consultant will be based at PEFC’s new Support Desk in the HAWA office.  Periodic travel will be required.  Conditions are flexible for the right person, ie part-time or full-time commitment and for a minimum two-year period. 

TO APPLY:  Please submit your letter of motivation (including your fee rate) and Curriculum Vitae by September 25th to: [email protected]

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
PEFC
Location: 
Ho Chi Minh
Application Deadline: 
Sun, 2016-09-25