About Proforest 

Proforest is a global mission-driven organisation that supports the production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes for People, Nature and Climate. We do this via facilitation and capacity building of multi-stakeholder and collaborative platforms between companies, NGOs, governments and civil society; working at landscape level to bring stakeholders tougher to collectively address systemic issues at scale, and working directly with companies in a consultancy capacity on responsible sourcing and production. Through our work we support positive change on cover issues such as protecting and restoring forests and natural ecosystems, respecting worker’s rights, advancing gender equality, sustainable livelihoods for producers, and respecting the rights of communities and indigenous people. 

What will you do? 

You’ll have responsibility for leading the development and implementation of IRF workplan, working closely with the Active Working Group of companies that have developed the tool and addressing everything from short term challenges to the longer term vision for the tool. Using your facilitation experience and excellent communication skills you will ensure all involved are informed, engaged and committed to delivering the IRF’s intended purpose and mission. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Manage and deliver on the IRF workplan for the year 

• Manage and run the IRF Active Working Group of companies (operational for the development and maintenance of the tool) 

• Maintain helpdesk function for companies getting on board with the tool and new members within companies already using IRF 

• Continue sustaining external communication on the development of the IRF – maintain relationships with external organizations and interested stakeholders 

• Work closely with the POCG secretariat to make sure that the deliveries are aligned with the group’s expectations and agreed direction 

• Support with preparation for POCG in person meetings and IRF sessions specifically 

• Make sure IRF is creating links and integrating, where appropriate, outputs from the other POCG working groups.