We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader who is ready to take on an exciting challenge shaping more sustainable agricultural and forestry supply chains across Southeast Asia.
As Deputy Director, you will lead Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing & Production portfolio, working with leading companies, financial institutions and partners to drive real impact for people, nature and climate. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, business growth and technical expertise while inspiring and developing a high-performing regional team.
About Proforest
Proforest is a mission-driven organisation helping build resilient supply chains and thriving production landscapes that benefit people, nature and climate.
For over 25 years, we have supported companies, and partnered with governments, financial institutions and communities across Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia to advance responsible sourcing and production of commodities including palm oil, soy, rubber, cocoa, timber and beef.
Our work supports companies and investors to manage sustainability risks, meet evolving regulations such as NDPE and EUDR, protect forests and ecosystems, and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.
The Role
In this pivotal role, you lead a team do deliver successful Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing and Production portfolio, working on projects driving meaningful change across the sector, whilst inspiring and supporting a high-performing team. In collaboration with the SEA Director and other senior managers, you will also lead the development and implementation of portfolio.
In this role, you will:
Lead and grow Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing & Production portfolio across Southeast Asia
Deliver high-impact projects with companies, financial institutions and other partners to advance sustainable supply chains and responsible finance
Oversee portfolio planning, team resourcing, budgets and delivery quality
Build strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, donors and strategic partners
Drive innovation in Proforest’s services, approaches and thought leadership
Monitor sustainability, policy and market developments to identify emerging opportunities and risks
Represent Proforest at regional and international events, forums and industry initiatives
Support business development, partnerships and organisational strategy
Lead, coach and develop a collaborative, high-performing team .
About you
You are a strategic and motivated leader with experience in sustainable supply chains, agriculture, forestry and/or responsible finance. You bring strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for creating positive impact for people, nature and climate.
You should have:
Track record of delivering consultancy, sustainability or supply chain initiatives with strong technical competence in agricultural and forestry commodities supply chains
Understanding of sustainability issues in commodities’ supply chain
Knowledge of financing and investment for agriculture/forestry commodities, including familiarity with financial instruments and institutions.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the drive and energy to deliver impact
Strong management experience including portfolio management, project management and people leadership
Established professional network and stakeholder relationships in the private sector
Excellent written and spoken English
Willingness to travel for training, field work, stakeholder engagement and meetings
It would also be an advantage if you have:
Experience in improvement of supply chain and/or financing for sustainable agriculture/forestry
Practical field experience relevant to agriculture, forestry or landscape programmes
Additional language skills such as Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin or Thai.
Application Deadline 3 August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 7 August 2026. First interviews will be over MS Teams w/c 10 August 2026
Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.
Proforest is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation with global presence that has established itself as a leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural and forestry commodities, including soy, sugar, palm oil, cocoa, beef and timber. We support agricultural and forestry production and sourcing that delivers positive outcomes for people, nature and climate through supporting companies, effective collaboration and developing knowledge and capacity building.
Within and beyond supply chains, we work with companies, government departments, non-governmental and civil society organizations, to have positive social and environmental outcomes in the places where commodities are produced. These positive outcomes provide the compass for all our work, including protecting and restoring forests and natural ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, advancing gender equality and respecting human rights.
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