Senior Officer, Standards and Assurance (Social Policies)
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About the RoleThe Rainforest Alliance is seeking a Senior Officer to strengthen our Standards & Assurance team. This position will contribute to the continued development, maintenance, and application of our certification standards, related documents and other Rainforest Alliance frameworks, while expanding our capacity on social topics that are critical to achieving sustainable outcomes in agriculture and forestry.
The role offers an opportunity to influence how social issues such as labor rights, gender equity, and livelihoods are addressed across our certification system and other frameworks, and to support effective interpretation and implementation of the standard by stakeholders around the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the integration and refinement of social topics within the Rainforest Alliance standards and contribute on other frameworks.
- Support the development and revision of certification requirements, annexes, and benchmarking requests.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of the standards.
- Contribute to indicator design, data frameworks, and evidence-based monitoring to track impact.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to ensure relevance and usability of the standard.
- Strengthen knowledge management, tools, and resources to support efficient and consistent standard implementation across regions.
Requirements
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, labor rights, human rights, or related fields.
- 3+ years of professional experience with sustainability standards, certification systems, or social impact programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in social issues relevant to agricultural and forestry supply chains.
- Experience drafting or managing standards, indicators, or frameworks in multi-stakeholder contexts.
- Experience auditing sustainability standards and frameworks, especially in relation to social topics is desirable.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in English with strong writing ability is required; proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable.
Level: 4
Deadline:20 February 2026
Salary:Commensurate with experience
Notes:Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where the Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Climate Mitigation Manager
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NOW HIRING: Climate Mitigation ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Climate Mitigation Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s work on farm-level carbon footprinting and insetting within company supply chains, as well as leading the development of emissions factors for RA-certified commodities.
With guidance from the Senior Director Climate, the Manager will lead the design and development of company-level climate mitigation initiatives. This includes designing strategies that enable companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon removals, develop insetting initiatives and achieve their corporate climate goals.
The Manager will identify and apply appropriate tools and methodologies for carbon footprinting and insetting initiatives, provide expert guidance on carbon monitoring and corporate GHG accounting methodologies and support field teams and partners in the design and implementation of carbon footprinting activities. The position will also lead the development of climate mitigation initiatives (including agroforestry, forest conservation and restoration, regenerative agriculture and other nature-based climate solutions) that support climate mitigation claims and/or generate carbon credits for companies. The Manager will support the Senior Director Climate in articulating RA’s climate mitigation value proposition to companies, communities, producers and other stakeholders, including identifying emission reduction strategies at the farm, forest and landscape level.
The Climate Mitigation Manager will provide thought leadership to ensure RA’s climate offers align with recognized carbon footprinting frameworks and standards, such as the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) Land Sector and Removal Standard (LSRS), as well as relevant policy and regulatory requirements. The Manager will also advise on permissible climate claims for companies based on their climate mitigation initiatives with RA.
In addition, the Manager will also be engaged in a broader effort by the organization to embed climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience measures into RA’s core programs and will support the ongoing design, implementation and monitoring of RA’s Climate Strategy.
The Manager will require cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in the Global Programs, Advocacy, Product, Corporate Engagement, Marketing and Communications, regional teams and other departments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Program and Product Design & Delivery
- Support the design and delivery of climate mitigation programs and products for RA’s corporate partners, with a focus on agriculture and forestry supply chains.
- Provide technical expertise to inform the development of Rainforest Alliance climate offers and GTM strategy related to carbon footprinting, insetting, and nature-based climate solutions.
- Develop farm-level climate mitigation initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions and enhance carbon removals (including projects addressing emissions from deforestation and degradation, REDD+, ARR, agroforestry, integrated community forest management, regenerative agriculture and climate smart agriculture)
- Identify and advance opportunities to generate credible climate mitigation claims and/or carbon credits
- Support the design and implementation of company-level climate mitigation activities across RA programs (e.g., regional programs, client-specific, donor-funded for landscape interventions, advocacy and outreach, climate finance, etc.)
Carbon Fooptrinting & Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership on carbon footprinting efforts in agricultural systems, including data collection, data modelling and analysis of Scope 3 emissions in supply chains (primarily in coffee, cocoa, tea, and fruit sectors).
- Oversee application of appropriate tools and methodologies for farm-level carbon accounting and insetting, ensuring methodological rigor and consistency.
- Guide internal teams and external partners in accurately measuring, analyzing, and reporting farm-level carbon footprints.
- Support the development and refinement of tools, processes, and systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting on farm-level carbon footprint data at scale
- Lead the development of RA-specific emissions factors for land use and land management emissions for priority certified commodities in select geographies.
Standards Alignment & Corporate Engagement
- Ensure carbon footprinting, reporting, and climate claims are aligned with leading frameworks, including GHGP LSRS, SBTi, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Advise colleagues and corporate partners on development of robust and credible climate mitigation claims.
- Position RA as a leader on farm-level carbon footprinting and insetting within in corporate supply chains.
External Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Represent Rainforest Alliance in external working groups, task forces, and strategic events with external partners (e.g., Cool Farm Alliance) and strategic climate events, contributing to the development of tools, methodologies and reporting frameworks for corporate climate action in the agriculture and forest sectors.
- Provide technical input to program design and proposal development of climate mitigation initiatives.
- Contribute to position papers, research publications, communication materials, technical capacity building initiatives related to climate mitigation.
- Support the ongoing development and implementation of RA’s Climate Change Strategy.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Relevant undergraduate degree holder and MSc degree in Climate Change, Agroecology, Natural Resource Management or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years’ proven experience in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and/or climate change mitigation activities at the field or programmatic level
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or supporting climate mitigation initiatives in agricultural or forestry supply chains
- Demonstrated experience conducting carbon footprint assessments in agricultural systems, including data collection, modelling, analysis and reporting.
- Hands-on experience using recognized carbon footprinting tools and methodologies, such as the Cool Farm Platform or comparable tools.
- Strong knowledge of GHG accounting frameworks and standards, particularly the GHGP LSRS.
- Practical understanding of SBTi and its application to corporate climate strategies and reporting.
- Familiarity with monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) approaches for nature-based climate solutions, including agroforestry and regenerative agriculture.
- Ability to translate technical carbon accounting concepts into practical tools, guidance, and solutions for diverse stakeholders
- Experience leading training and capacity-building efforts for technical support to field teams, producers, and external partners
- Experience advising on credible corporate climate claims and sustainability reporting processes.
- Experience with tropical agricultural commodity supply chains (coffee, cocoa, tea) (desirable)
- Strong organizational skills to lead multiple priorities in a time critical manner.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience interpreting complex carbon footprinting data and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Experience managing, analyzing, and visualizing data using tools such as Excel and PowerBI; basic proficiency in programming languages such as R is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English; other languages – Spanish, French (desirable)
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
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Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.Level: 3Deadline: 20 February 2026Salary: For USA based candidates only:
- National Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) -$64,260 - $91,770
- New York Salary Range -$76,323 - $109,033
- Washington DC Salary Range -$73,875 - $105,535
Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where the Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Social Media Associate
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NOW HIRING: Social Media AssociatePOSITION SUMMARY:The Rainforest Alliance is looking for a dynamic, creative, and collaborative Social Media Associate to join our Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to our Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for raising global awareness about the Rainforest Alliance’s work by implementing our social media strategy on our global Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels. You will develop engaging social media graphic designs and videos, pitch creative ideas, write compelling captions, engage with audiences on our platforms, use performance data insights to help inform content decisions, help field internal post requests, and help to execute campaigns and collaborations with influencers and brand partners.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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- Execute the Rainforest Alliance’s social media content calendar under the guidance of the Social Media Manager;
- Help to develop educational and engaging visuals, captions, scripts, and videos for our global social media platforms, ensuring the content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with our brand guidelines;
- Provide thoughtful feedback on social media video content developed by external video production consultants;
- Schedule content for all platforms in Sprout Social;
- Engage audiences via comments and direct messages daily in a timely, thoughtful, and on-brand voice;
- Regularly use social media analytics to evaluate post performance, identify what content resonates or underperforms, and provide recommendations to improve content quality and audience engagement;
- Support the execution of Rainforest Alliance campaigns on social media;
- Help to execute collaborative influencer/partner posts;
- Work closely with marketing, communications, and fundraising teams to ensure social media content aligns with broader organizational priorities;
- Monitor conversations and engagement on Rainforest Alliance social media channels for risk exposure and relay to relevant colleagues; and
- Stay current on social media best practices and emerging trends to source content ideas, create timely posts, and identify opportunities for the Rainforest Alliance to engage in relevant conversations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 1-3 years professional experience in a social media role
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in social media, digital content, or storytelling.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
- Demonstrated experience creating social media graphics and videos; experience with Canva preferred.
- Experience using social media management software for scheduling and social media data analysis; experience with Sprout Social preferred.
- Experience in community engagement on social media platforms
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills working professionally with a diverse range of individuals.
- Ability to receive feedback and collaborate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
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Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.
Level: 5
Deadline:20 February 2026
Salary:For USA based candidates only:
- National Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) -$44,611 - $63,729
- New York Salary Range -$55,003 - $75,718
- Washington DC Salary Range -$51,302 - $73,289
Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in
Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Peru or the USwill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Global Banking Analyst
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NOW HIRING: Global Banking AnalystPOSITION SUMMARY:The Global Banking Analyst is a key member of the Global Accounting department, working closely with the Global Controller. This position will provide primary day-to-day support for banking needs globally. This candidate will work closely with our global accounting team to ensure the execution of banking tasks, global funding requests, and periodic banking-related reporting. This role supports and assists the Controllership function in developing internal banking controls and related policies and procedures in compliance with local regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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- Execute banking security entitlements and file services
- Review foreign currency funding requests and manage them administratively ensuring requests are actioned by Treasury, related invoices received are reviewed and processed through AP, and payments are monitored
- Confirm global funding currency requests are received by requesting subsidiary banks
- Manage currency purchase invoices
- Review payment batches from the accounting system for completeness in accuracy in the banking platform
- Bank fees management and oversight
- Administrate new bank account requests and related onboarding
- Administrate closure of bank accounts
- Coordinate banking trainings
- Monitor global banking sector frameworks
- Support other departments with banking-specific tasks
- Document banking related processes
- Payment and file research and reporting
- Collaborate with Treasury on overlapping Treasury + Accounting topics
- Support the General Ledger team with review of global monthly bank reconciliations
- Support credit card program administration
- Relationship support for banking partners throughout the organization
- Execute against management’s strategic plans
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or experience of commensurate value
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience; non-profit sector experience a plus
- English language skills required
- Proficiency with financial software and spreadsheet programs
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, collaborate in a multicultural, diverse, and highly deadline and performance-driven environment
- Adaptable to change
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
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Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.Level: 4Deadline: 20 February 2026Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in Turkey, Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Peru or the UK will be considered.If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Senior Software Engineering Manager
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NOW HIRING: Senior Software Engineering ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY:The Technology department is responsible for the Development, Realization and Implementation of the strategic Digital Product Roadmap for Rainforest Alliance (including all supporting Technology processes), for all Global Business Initiatives and Assurance programs.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Software Engineering Managerwho will lead onshore and offshore software development teams across multiple agile teams, overseeing project lifecycles from development to deployment, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of software products. Key responsibilities involve
technical leadership, hiring and retaining
talent, scaling
knowledge across teams, establishing
Engineering processes and standards, advocating
modern engineering practicesand above all ensuring
technical excellence.
Candidates should bring experience in
leadership,
operational excellenceand working with
business stakeholdersto maintain and deliver
technical excellence. The role also requires a strong understanding of service transition, compliance, and operational readiness, along with a commitment to continuous improvement through transparent reporting and measurable performance outcomes. Even though the role does not require any day-to-day coding, the role requires an Engineering background.
As a Not-for-Profit organisation, Technology is key in delivering success to the business. This is a new role, and we are looking for someone that would like to get their hands dirty and building their career. This role is about growing yourself, and not about financial incentive.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Team and project leadership:
- Leading cross-functional agile teams comprising of in-house and external Engineers (vendors)
- Recruit, manage, mentor, and train software engineering teams, overseeing project progress, managing budgets, and ensuring technical excellence
- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
- Work closely with software vendors to deliver technical excellence
- Drive development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions
- Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement without having bottlenecks
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Development:
- Development of functional and non-functional requirements for both in-house and off the shelf products
- Help determine appropriate solutions to a clearly defined problem.
- Establish Operational Stability to maintain reliable and maintainable software solutions for both in-house and off-the-shelf systems
- Work with architecture to drive an integration platform that works across internal and external systems.
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Product delivery:
- Partner with Product, Architecture, Operations and Business to plan, prioritise and deliver roadmaps
- Identify technical pain points and prioritise tech-debt accordingly alongside functional requirements
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Quality assurance:
- Implement and oversee testing to ensure the final software is reliable, high-quality, and meets all requirements and performance standards.
- Establish & Improve Engineering Processes & Standards to drive Quality Assurance – System Design, Coding Standards, Security, Incident Management, Technical Reviews
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Architecture & Technical Strategy:
- Influence a consistent technology roadmap across teams by working with architecture team.
- Contribute to strategic planning, stay updated on industry trends and new technologies, and align IT software strategy with business goals.
- Align with Architecture to deliver a strategic and optimal solution
- Advocating modern engineering practices and re-usability
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Stakeholder communication:
- Liaise with other departments, clients, and stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and gather requirements
- Key interface between Product and Tech in providing solutions developed by internal teams and 3rd party suppliers
- Autonomously manage Product expectations on a day-to-day level both from business requirements and technical levels
- Collaborate with architecture team on overall design of system configuration including identifying and documenting technical solutions for business issues.
- Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure governance
- Travel expected to other sites when required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Several years of experience in software development, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, is essential
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), microservices, APIs, DevOps, and security best practices.
- Experience with Agile (Sprint, Kanban), and DevOps methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Highly detail-oriented professionals with strong leadership skills who know how to turn ideas into solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders
- Able to influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management
- Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and verbal / written communication skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organisation
- Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives objectives
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
- A thirst to learn new skills.
- You are self-motivated and driven to achieve professional success in a partnership environment.
- The ability to manage workload, multitask and time according to deadlines set.
- Good personal organisation, productivity and time management skills
- Excellent understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
- Comfortable with managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and change to make decisions and recommendations.
- Drive, resilience, focus and energy with high level of emotional intelligence.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
-
Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.Level: 2Deadline: 20 February 2026Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in the UK or the Netherlands will be considered.If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Senior Associate, Finance
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NOW HIRING: Senior Associate, FinancePOSITION SUMMARY:Under the leadership of the Finance Manager, Global Programs, the Senior Associate, Finance will support the financial management of the portfolio, ensuring appropriate use of financial resources and that financial reporting at all levels is completed in accordance with the program terms. The Senior Associate, Finance will support in budget development and administration, handle implementation of key financial activities, ensure efficient financial support to the projects team, and ensure compliance with donors’ rules and regulations, as well as RA policies and procedures. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Country Directors, and finance, administrative, compliance, contracts and/or accounting staff based in different locations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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- Ensure compliance with budget and contract requirements in accordance with Rainforest Alliance policies and procedures;
- Build and maintain tools (i.e. forecasts and dashboards) to maintain visibility and transparency on budget allocation and execution;
- Ensure cost recoverability and track cost share requirements;
- Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process (including forecasts) for the portfolio;
- Monitor all financial activities, and keep Management advised of situations which could have potential negative impact or underspending on financial performance;
- Ensure all programmatic and subgrantee expenses are made in line with donor’s rules and regulations, as well as RA’s policies and procedures;
- Facilitate the development, improvement and adoption of improved financial policies, practices and procedures;
- Prepare monthly budget to actual reports, including projections for the grants;
- Maintain and track project codes in accounting system and provide access to staff when needed;
- Assist with financial reports to donors;
- Responsible for sub-awardee financial monitoring, site visits or virtual reviews, reports and follow up;
- Support and review budget to actual reports from subgrantees;
- Serve as a key communication conduit to and from Management and other staff, ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information;
- Assist with preparation of budgets for new opportunities;
- Provide training and guidance to staff and subgrantees on budget formulation, tracking and adjustments, financial analysis and reporting and contract management;
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in business administration, finance management or related field;
- 5+ years of work experience in a similar position;
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting, financial reporting & monitoring and financial systems;
- Ability to work independently and as well as in a team environment, and to work with shifting priorities;
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to changes to meet demands of the role effectively and efficiently;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to handle critical information confidentially;
- Strong math, analytical and technical skills; highly organized, detail oriented and customer service oriented;
- Experience in a not-for-profit and international environment preferred;
- Experience handling large grants especially those funded by governments and multilateral donors; experience handling subgrantees is a plus
- Excellent computer, planning and organizational skills;
- Written and verbal proficiency in English is required;
- Ability to travel a minimum of 20% per year, nationally and internationally.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
-
Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.
Level: 4
Deadline:20 February 2026
Notes:Only candidates legally authorized to work in
Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico or Peruwill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Consultoría para la Sistematización Integral del Proyecto Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro en sus 4 Etapas
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SOLICITUD DE PROPUESTAS
Consultoría para la sistematización integral del proceso de fortalecimiento de capacidades y fomento de la participación juvenil en ejidos forestales de la selva maya del proyecto nuestra selva, nuestro futuro en sus 4 etapas de implementación (2016-2026)
Información resumida
Departamento: Mesoam Impact Programs
Ubicación(es): Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico
Compromiso: El período será de 3 meses iniciando en marzo y culminando la primera semana de junio.
Bajo la dirección de: Asociado de Desarrollo Comunitario
Acerca de Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance (RA) es una organización internacional sin ánimo de lucro que trabaja en la intersección de los negocios, la agricultura y los bosques para hacer de los negocios responsables la nueva normalidad. Estamos construyendo una alianza para proteger los bosques, mejorar los medios de subsistencia de los agricultores y las comunidades forestales, promover sus derechos humanos y ayudarles a mitigar la crisis climática y adaptarse a ella. La visión de Rainforest Alliance es la de un mundo donde las personas y la naturaleza prosperan en armonía.
Rainforest Alliance está creando un mundo más sostenible al utilizar las fuerzas sociales y de mercado para proteger la naturaleza y mejorar las vidas de los productores y de las comunidades forestales.
Para más información, visite http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.
Antecedentes
El proyecto Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro surge como una iniciativa orientada a fortalecer la participación de las juventudes en ejidos forestales de la Selva Maya, en un contexto caracterizado por retos estructurales relacionados con el relevo generacional, la limitada inserción laboral juvenil, la migración y la necesidad de consolidar modelos de manejo forestal sostenible con enfoque territorial y comunitario.
Desde su inicio, el proyecto ha buscado generar oportunidades para que las y los jóvenes desarrollen capacidades técnicas, organizativas y sociales que les permitan integrarse activamente a los procesos productivos, de gobernanza y de toma de decisiones en sus comunidades, reconociendo su papel estratégico en la sostenibilidad de los ejidos y del territorio.
A lo largo de diez años de implementación, Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro se ha desarrollado en cuatro etapas consecutivas, durante las cuales el enfoque y las estrategias de intervención han evolucionado de manera progresiva en respuesta al aprendizaje acumulado y a los cambios en los contextos territoriales y educativos.
La primera etapa (2015–2017) se centró en el diseño de herramientas educativas orientadas a fortalecer el conocimiento del entorno local, así como en la creación de oportunidades para que las y los jóvenes desarrollaran habilidades técnicas y prácticas en silvicultura. De manera paralela, se promovió el trabajo coordinado con autoridades ejidales, educativas y otras partes interesadas locales, sentando las bases de articulación territorial del proyecto.
La segunda etapa (2018–2019) tuvo como eje principal el fortalecimiento de procesos formativos mediante el diseño e implementación de talleres de aprendizaje, así como la generación de oportunidades de aprendizaje experiencial que permitieran a las juventudes vincular los conocimientos teóricos con la práctica en contextos reales.
La tercera etapa (2020–2022 / 2022–2024), la cual se vio extendida debido a los efectos de la pandemia, se enfocó en el fortalecimiento del vínculo con el sistema educativo formal. Durante este periodo se apoyó la apertura de nuevas carreras y la modificación curricular, se impulsaron procesos de capacitación para docentes de nivel medio superior y superior, y se consolidaron estrategias de aprendizaje experiencial como componente central del modelo de intervención.
Actualmente, el proyecto se encuentra en la cuarta etapa (2024–2026), la cual tiene como objetivo profundizar y consolidar los aprendizajes previos mediante el diseño e implementación de herramientas educativas actualizadas, el fortalecimiento del aprendizaje experiencial y la provisión de asistencia técnica para el diseño participativo de programas de empleabilidad juvenil a nivel de ejido forestal.
Como resultado de este proceso, el proyecto ha generado aprendizajes relevantes, resultados tangibles y modelos de intervención que han contribuido al fortalecimiento de juventudes rurales, a la articulación con ejidos forestales y a la construcción de redes y alianzas territoriales. No obstante, la experiencia acumulada a lo largo de las cuatro etapas no ha sido sistematizada de manera integral, lo que limita su aprovechamiento estratégico para el cierre de la fase actual y para el diseño de futuras intervenciones.
En este contexto, se identifica la necesidad de llevar a cabo una sistematización estratégica que permita analizar, ordenar y capitalizar los aprendizajes, resultados y la evolución del proyecto Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro a lo largo de diez años. Este ejercicio busca generar insumos que fortalezcan la toma de decisiones, la rendición de cuentas, la sostenibilidad del modelo y su posible replicabilidad en otros territorios, incorporando el análisis de decisiones estratégicas, desafíos, tensiones y ajustes realizados durante la implementación del proyecto, así como los aprendizajes derivados de estos procesos.
Alcance del trabajo de consultoría
Objetivos principales
Desarrollar una sistematización estratégica del proyecto Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro que analice, ordene y capitalice los aprendizajes, resultados y la evolución del proyecto a lo largo de sus diez años de implementación, con el propósito de generar insumos estratégicos que fortalezcan la toma de decisiones, la rendición de cuentas, la sostenibilidad del modelo y su posible replicabilidad en otros territorios.
La consultoría comprenderá el diseño y ejecución de un proceso de sistematización estratégica del proyecto Nuestra Selva, Nuestro Futuro, orientado a la capitalización de aprendizajes, resultados y evolución del modelo de intervención a lo largo de diez años y cuatro etapas de implementación.
De manera específica, el alcance incluirá:
- Revisión y análisis integral de la documentación relevante del proyecto, incluyendo informes técnicos y narrativos, materiales educativos, planes de trabajo, productos de conocimiento, registros de actividades y otros insumos disponibles, con énfasis en la evolución del proyecto a lo largo de sus distintas etapas.
- Diseño del enfoque metodológico de la sistematización, incorporando criterios de aprendizaje institucional de la WKKF, adaptación al contexto y contribución al cambio sistémico, así como un análisis longitudinal del proceso de implementación.
- Identificación, análisis y diferenciación de los principales productos, resultados intermedios y cambios observados del proyecto en relación con el fortalecimiento de capacidades de juventudes rurales, la participación comunitaria y la sostenibilidad territorial.
- Recuperación y análisis de las perspectivas de actores clave (equipo implementador, juventudes participantes, autoridades ejidales, instituciones educativas, consultores, voluntariado y socios estratégicos), mediante entrevistas, talleres participativos u otros mecanismos pertinentes.
- Análisis de la evolución del modelo de intervención y de la teoría de cambio del proyecto, documentando los procesos de aprendizaje, adaptación y mejora continua implementados en respuesta a cambios de contexto (por ejemplo, pandemia, ajustes curriculares y dinámicas territoriales).
- Análisis de la contribución del proyecto a procesos de cambio sistémico, particularmente en la articulación entre juventudes, ejidos, instituciones educativas y otros actores territoriales, reconociendo el papel del proyecto como catalizador de procesos más amplios en la región de implementación.
- Elaboración de productos de conocimiento estratégicos y accesibles, orientados a la rendición de cuentas, el aprendizaje institucional y la toma de decisiones del donante y de la organización implementadora, considerando distintos públicos y niveles de profundidad.
- Formulación de recomendaciones estratégicas orientadas al aprendizaje y la toma de decisiones, que contribuyan al cierre reflexivo de la fase actual del proyecto y sirvan como base para el diseño, ajuste o escalamiento de futuras intervenciones alineadas con los principios y prioridades de la WKKF.
Actividades
Para el cumplimiento del alcance y la entrega de los productos establecidos, la consultoría incluirá las siguientes actividades:
1. Planeación y diseño metodológico
- Reunión de inicio con la organización implementadora.
- Definición del enfoque metodológico y preguntas de sistematización.
- Elaboración y validación del plan de trabajo y cronograma
2. Revisión y análisis documental
- Revisión sistemática de documentación relevante del proyecto.
- Organización de información por etapas de implementación.
- Análisis preliminar de resultados, aprendizajes y evolución del modelo.
3. Recuperación de aprendizajes con actores clave
- Identificación de actores clave.
- Diseño y aplicación de instrumentos de recolección de experiencias e información.
- Sistematización de entrevistas y/o sesiones de reflexión y recolección de información.
4. Análisis estratégico
- Integración de información documental y de campo.
- Identificación de aprendizajes clave, buenas prácticas y desafíos.
- Análisis de contribuciones, adaptación y sostenibilidad del modelo.
5. Elaboración de productos
- Redacción del informe de sistematización estratégica.
- Elaboración del documento ejecutivo de aprendizajes y recomendaciones.
- Incorporación de observaciones y ajustes finales.
6. Presentación y cierre
- Presentación de resultados a la organización implementadora.
- Entrega final de productos y cierre de la consultoría.
Productos/Entregables
Términos y Condiciones generales para la Solicitud de Propuestas
- Los ofertantes deben proporcionar toda la información requerida en esta solicitud de propuestas y responder de forma clara y concisa a todos los puntos establecidos en la misma. Cualquier propuesta que no responda de forma completa y exhaustiva a esta solicitud de propuestas podrá ser rechazada.
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- Las propuestas incompletas podrán ser rechazadas por RA a su discreción.
- RA se reserva el derecho de solicitar información adicional en cualquier momento del proceso de contratación.
- RA tiene la libertad de hacer múltiples o ninguna selección como parte del proceso de propuesta. RA también se reserva el derecho a cancelar la contratación.
- Todos los costos de la propuesta correrán a cargo del ofertante y no serán reembolsados por RA.
- Es responsabilidad de cada ofertante identificar cualquier información de carácter confidencial o sujeta a derechos de propiedad que contenga su propuesta para que pueda ser tratada adecuadamente. Sin embargo, RA no puede garantizar la confidencialidad.
Criterios de selección y calificaciones
El consultor o la empresa consultora deberá cumplir las siguientes calificaciones mínimas:
La selección del consultor o de la empresa consultora se basa en los siguientes criterios:
Proceso y formato de la propuesta
Los consultores o empresas consultoras interesados deberán presentar su propuesta incluyendo lo siguiente:
1. Requisitos legales: Previa solicitud, los consultores deberán facilitar todos los documentos legales exigidos por RA y/o la legislación local, por ejemplo, permiso de trabajo, datos bancarios, datos de registro, documentos fiscales, etc. Cuando la oportunidad esté restringida a un lugar específico, sólo se tendrán en cuenta los candidatos autorizados a trabajar en dicho lugar.
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Communications Manager, Mesoamerica
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NOW HIRING: Communications Manager, MesoamericaPOSITION SUMMARY:At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a proactive and organized Communications Manager for Meso American region to join our global Corporate Communications & Advocacy team. This person will work to create more visibility for the Rainforest Alliance in the region by designing and implementing regional communications strategy. The focus is on developing targeted communications, media relations and thought leadership to inspire and engage our key stakeholders in the region (farmers, forest communities, companies, governments).
This role is part of the global Corporate Affairs department and works in close collaboration with the entire Marketing and Communications team as well as regional colleagues in Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica and other countries in Meso America.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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- Develop and implement the communications strategy and annual communications planfor the region to ensure our key stakeholders in the region (farmers, forest communities, companies, governments) are engaged and understand how they can work with the Rainforest Alliance as part of our certification and/or landscape and community programs.
- Work closely with global Marketing and Communications teamand communications managers in other regions to ensure alignment with global communications strategy and priorities, find synergies and optimize processes.
- Work with regional and country directorsto create visibility and position the Rainforest Alliance as a thought leader in the region and key countries (i.e. through visibility in the media and at strategic events).
- Develop relations with journalistsin the region – in close collaboration with global Media team. Monitor media coverage, be the first point of contact for regional media outlets and proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with key media.
- Guide and coordinate the work of project-focused communications staff and consultantsin the region to ensure alignment.
- Repurpose relevant global communications materials and contentfor the region and lead production of region-specific communications materials for key audiences, including fact sheets, brochures, decks, support for speaking engagements, website and social media content, videos, event materials - with support of the global Creative & Editorial team.
- Work with the global Marketing and Communications team to ensure the work of the region is well represented in all global communications (external and internal), gathering storytelling collateral, and advising on priorities from regional perspective.
- Monitor and help manage reputational risksin the region – in close collaboration with Corporate Reputation team.
- Monitor, manage and grow the Rainforest Alliance’s regional social media.
- Proactively and continuously raise awareness of regional staff about Rainforest Alliance’s communications protocols and guidelines(incl. brand guidelines, media and reputational risk protocols) and monitor that they’re followed.
- Manage regional communications budgetin line with the annual communications plan.
- Actively contribute to and participate in internal managementprocesses to evaluate and improve our communications approach, enhance internal knowledge transfer, and coach local staff to build capacity to communicate effectively.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications or related field, or equivalent of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years’ work experience in communications, including media relations and reputation management.
- Proven ability in development and delivery of effective communications strategies and plans.
- Experienced in managing media relations and reputational risks.
- Native proficiency in Spanish and fluency in English.
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner.
- Good team player with strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals.
- Knowledge of agricultural/NGO sectors and/or environmental and human rights issues is strongly preferred.
- Proactive, self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently.
- Available and willing to travel within India or to other APAC countries at least once a year.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
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A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
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Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.
Level: 3
Deadline:20 February 2026
Notes:Only candidates legally authorized to work in
Guatemala or Mexicowill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Senior Administrative Associate
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NOW HIRING: Senior Administrative AssociatePOSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Administrative Associate will provide effective administrative, logistics, and procurement support for
Perú,
Colombia and Brazilteams and programs. The role ensures efficient operations through effective coordination, documentation and communication.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
:
- The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate:
Administrative Support:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the regional team to ensure smooth functioning of the offices;
- Support workspace set-up and asset allocation for new employees and consultants;
- Maintain records of contracts, leases, insurance, and office service providers;
- Complete and submit annual applications for business permit renewals, ensuring compliance with respective country regulations;
- Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting process for the region and country administrative expenses;
- Responsible for office administration costs management and payments;
Procurement & Logistics:
- Coordinate procurement requests and processes in line with Rainforest Alliance procurement policy and donor rules including vendor communication (sourcing quotations), vendor management, preparing and processing of LPO's and procurement justification memos, confirming products’ samples and scheduling procurement meetings for selection purposes;
- Responsible for liaison with vendors for timely delivery of goods and services and ensuring proper invoicing and processing of vendor payments;
- Responsible for the contracting process for vendors, suppliers and service providers; including review and renewal of contracts annually or as necessary, ensuring continued partnerships and favourable terms;
- Engaging with vendors for credit facilities for efficiency of service provision.
Travel & Events Logistics:
- Support travel arrangements (flights, visas) for staff in the region and consultants as appropriate;
- Support technical teams with preparation for workshops, events, meetings, and trips (flights, conference & accommodation bookings) & procurement of promotional materials for the workshops;
- Ensure proper travel documentation and safety protocols are followed;
- Coordinate logistics for regional workshops including venue selection for team retreats and all office group activities;
- Provide support to RA staff visiting the region (invitation letters, visa, hotel bookings, airport transfers and itinerary coordination as appropriate).
Asset and Inventory Management:
- Responsible for office equipment management, maintenance and repairs;
- Responsible for office vehicle management, maintenance and repairs;
- Maintain an up-to-date asset register and ensure periodic physical verification;
- Track movement of equipment and supplies between field sites and offices;
- Support asset disposal processes in accordance with RA and donor policies.
Office Coordination:
- Work with the office Assistant/janitor to ensure smooth office operations and proper office management and maintenance;
- Manage office supplies and procurement of stationery and equipment; and
- Any other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office management, or related field;
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in administration and logistics roles;
- Experience supporting multi-country or regional operations is preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Proficient advance English, Portuguese ideal.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
- Experience in a not-for-profit and international environment preferred.
Level: 4
Deadline:20 February 2026
Notes:Only candidates legally authorized to work in
Colombiawill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.