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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
VACANCY 1: Project Officer LOCATION: Crassier, Switzerland APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 January 2013 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Fluency in English required and proficiency in French desirable BACKGROUND/GENERAL DESCRIPTION TFT is a global non-profit membership organization that helps companies and communities deliver responsible products. Since 1999, TFTs main focus has been to provide solutions to the issues of deforestation and the empowerment of forest dependent communities. We help companies transform their timber supply chains and stop forest destruction. Today TFT also works with small and large companies that source a wide range of raw materials such as palm oil, wood pulp, sugar, and timber among others. Our teams bring a range of support across the supply chain and to ensure materials are traceable and to address social and environmental issues embedded in their production. Currently TFT has 100 employees and offices in 12 countries. Our passion is to support companies to positively change the story we are currently writing for the planet. TFT is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team based in Crassier, Switzerland. The candidate shall have a minimum of five years of professional experience, with preference given to individuals who have spent a large proportion of their professional career in the developing world. He/she should have a strong natural resource management background and ideally an understanding of supply chain issues. Individuals that have experience working with/or for the private sector will also be viewed favorably. KEY ROLES
Education, Qualifications, Skills, Experience Required:
Preferred: - Experience in business development; - Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives; - Knowledge of commodity trading and/or certification.
OTHER INFORMATION Salary and benefits to be agreed based on experience. What we offer:
Candidates interested in the position should send a covering letter and curriculum vitae in English (including three references and contact details) by email to hr@tft-forests.org. Please indicate the Job Code HQPO0113 QHQ0113in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is 20 January 2013. Candidates meeting all of the above criteria will be contacted for initial screening by telephone. Short-listed candidates will undergo interviews as soon as possible. |