Are you passionate about preserving and restoring forested landscapes? Do you believe in the power of forests to combat climate change and biodiversity loss? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Form International!
About us
Form International is a global leader in tropical forest landscape projects. With 30 years of experience, we offer a wide range of technical and financial consultancy services to clients worldwide. We also develop, implement, and manage our own tropical forest landscape restoration projects. Our team of 20 experienced forestry professionals is based in Hattem, The Netherlands. We are known for our ambitious yet down-to-earth mentality, practical entrepreneurial approach, and open, informal organizational structure.
We have a clear mission for 2030: to restore and protect tropical forest landscapes at scale. To satisfy the growing demand for our services, we are expanding our team and are looking for an experienced senior forestry consultant.
About the role
As a senior forestry consultant, you will lead and contribute to various projects spanning forestry investments, forest landscape restoration, sustainable forest management, forest-climate interactions, certification, and agroforestry. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Management: Lead project teams to deliver high-quality services to a diverse clientele, including public, private, and NGO partners worldwide.
- Team Development: Mentor junior team members and collaborate with other senior consultants to build a cohesive and effective team.
- Client Relations: Represent our organization with clients and project partners, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
About our wish-list
We are looking for a seasoned professional with:
- An academic degree in Forestry or a related field.
- At least 10 years of hands-on experience in sustainable forest management in tropical regions.
- Expertise in developing forest projects and conducting environmental and social impact studies.
- Own network of project developers, investors and/or local partners is a plus.
- Good intercultural communication and networking skills.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to travel for project-related work (trips are usually 1-2 weeks)
About our offer
- An impactful and entrepreneurial position with a high degree of independence and responsibility.
- A competitive salary based on experience and background (EUR 4.430 – EUR 7.772 on full-time basis), annual leave of 36,5 days on full-time basis and other great secondary benefits.
- A chance to be part of a growing team in a dynamic environment that is gaining global attention.
- An excellent work climate with perspectives for further development.
- A flexible working environment with approximately 50% of work conducted from home and 50% in the office.
We expect our new consultant to be located in the Netherlands
Interested? Please submit your application and resume to hr@forminternational.nl. The application deadline is July 31st and after that, we will select candidates for two-round interview. We plan to fill the position in September/October.