Senior Project Manager

Earthworm Foundation

Earthworm Foundation (EF) is an international and dynamic non-profit organization (NGO), which helps companies transform their supply chains across the world for the benefit of people and nature.

EF is seeking a motivated

Senior Project Manager

based in Vietnam

The Project Manager will lead several projects operating incommodity supply chains including pulp and paper, rubber,palm oil and cassava in Thailand and Vietnam. The position has significant potential for business and career development in the region, engaging companies and stakeholders to lead the creation and delivery of innovative solutions around people and the environment, with a specific focus on small holder value chains and carbon removals. An operational and strategic position, the role combines the opportunity to work on-the-ground in supply chains with local teams and directly engage leading actors from the private sector to drive impactful change. Experience in project management, natural resource management (forestry, agriculture or similar), supply chain sustainability and cross-cultural skills will be crucial in the role. The individual shall be highly motivated to engage in challenging sustainability issues across the region and interested in a career with a dynamic non-profit that builds relationships with companies, governments and civil society organizations to bring responsible products to market. The Project Manager will be responsible also for building and nurturing a strong team in multiple locations that is capable of delivering on tasks expected by clients and the organization.

About Earthworm Foundation

Earthworm Foundation currently has a presence in more than 15 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and several locations within Europe and the Americas. We employ more than 200 people worldwide and work with big and small companies, communities and producers of raw materials, to transform practices in global supply chains. 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 dynamic non-profit directly impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human rights and social equity through supply chains.
  
• The opportunity to lead complex projects, build customer relationships and develop new business, with exposure to different tasks.
  
• An organic environment with the chance to work in a multicultural team.
  

Responsibilities and scope

The Project Manager will:

• Lead the delivery ofEF projects in Thailand and Vietnam, including project management and client engagement, enhancing the value proposition of projects in the region
• Have or develop a deep understanding of key commodity supply chains, NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peatland Development and No Exploitation) and Net Zero commitments, andthe primary sustainability issues linked to supply chains in Thailand and Vietnam
• Have or develop an understanding of GHG emission reduction and removal projects based on agriculture and forestry, with the capacity to support delivery and implementation of carbon projects with smallholder farmers
• Line manage local staff, including mentoring, supervision and annual performance reviews
• Maintain oversight of EF member contracts, budgets and impact measurement linked to projects and provide a point of contact for internal and external coordination
• Manage annual country budgets, and human resource needs linked to project delivery, including recruitment
• Co-develop solutions with EF teams and partners that drive sustainability impacts
• Lead and collaborate on business development opportunities, including the creation of proposals, budgets and client engagement for new and existing projects in the region
• Produce high quality reports and communication material for members and clients, including supply chain assessment reports, quarterly and annual reports
• Provide strategic oversight of programmes linked to the region and coordinate with programme leads to maintain delivery
• Provide management support to the Director of Operations, including regular progress updates across all areas of work
• Coordinate with teams, project managers and member managers from EF to ensure the smooth delivery of work plans within the region
• Build trust and partnerships with key stakeholders in the region linked to specific projects including funders, private sector actors, government agencies, civil society actors and local communities
• Represent Earthworm at external events, identify stakeholder collaboration opportunities and progressively build a local network of contacts
• Lead by example, promoting and maintaining EF values in all aspects of the work
  

Requirements – Candidate Profile Minimum Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ relevant professional working experience in sustainability, supply chain responsibility and/or management, natural resource management (forestry or agriculture) and/or project management, either with the private or non-profit sectors;
  
• University degree or higher in a field related to forestry, natural resource management, business management, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, the environment or international development;
  
• Strong understanding of business supply chains and sourcing issues. Knowledge of natural raw materials and agricultural commodities an advantage;
  
• Strong understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues;
  
• Exemplary human resource skills, with track record of effective working relationship with colleagues and team members, particularly in a cross-cultural environment
  
• Strong project management skills, including leadership, time management, problem solving, negotiation and technical skills
  
• Outstanding communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with data sets, synthesise findings and identify key issues and risks. Excellent attention to detail;
  
• A natural planner and organizer, able to prioritize and organize own work schedule
  
• Experience with managing conflict situations, including having difficult conversations with external or internal team if needed, in a constructive way to achieve the desired outcome; Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  
• Comfortable in fast-moving, high-pressure, complex and changing environments;
  
• Positive attitude and high level of initiative;
  
• Willingness to learn and adapt;
  
• Committed to Earthworm Foundation values:
  
  • Action oriented;
  • Entrepreneurial spirit;
  • Client-focused;
  • Collaborative and communicative;
  • Humble;
  • Respects different perspectives.

Language skills

• Proficiency in English;
• Other languages an advantage (Thai, Vietnamese)

Working conditions / Physical effort

• Based in Vietnam, with option for Thailand
• Regular travel in Asia between projects and offices
• Our global operations span many time zones, which means staff may sometimes be required to work outside office hours
  

Other information

• Full time (40 hours/week)
• 1 year contract, for renewal
• Immediate start

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and CV via email to [email protected]. Please put your “Family name” and “Mekong Project Manager21” in the subject line of the email. Successful candidates will be contacted by email for an initial interview. The position will be open until filled. Only candidates who send a full application will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted.