Forestry Specialist
Forestry Specialist
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Job Description
Do you have a passion for forestry and the environment Do you want to make an impact on sustainability by ensuring businesses meet the right standards and address environmental deficiencies If so then you might be the match for our role as Forestry Specialist based in Viet Nam.
What you can expect:
As a Forestry Specialist you will assess and verify the sustainability and legality of practices related the forest and biomass products of our clients. For this your professionalism and focus on quality will be central in managing part our client portfolio. Upon joining Preferred by Nature you will have the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to manage certifications for clients and learning how to audit sustainability standards within forestry biomass and chain of custody all with our distinct Preferred by Nature quality.
Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.
- Help strengthen Preferred by Natures brand by helping us manage our portfolio certified clients in Viet Nam. This could include budgeting creating service contracts team identification logistical planning liaising with clients audit preparation auditing reviewing and finalizing reports for approval etc.
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients by diligently planning audits and ensuring that high-quality reports are submitted on time.
- Provide customer service to current and potential clients of Preferred by Nature in Viet Nam but not limited to providing information about certification technical guidance on interpretation of certification standards and the certification process and trademark use.
- Gain valuable insights in forestry by using your ability to communicate with people at all levels of our clients organization and with people with a diverse set of occupational and educational backgrounds.
- Grow your own network and Preferred by Natures client base by serving as a primary point of contact to support potential new and existing clients with their sustainable certifications.
Your first year with us
Within three months you will:
- Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with Preferred by Natures mission and role. Receive on-the-job training to transition smoothly into your role as an auditor and task manager. If you dont have certification experience we will provide the necessary training related to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Standards and give you the skills needed to audit these schemes in accordance with our high-quality standards.
- Enhance auditing skills through learning observation and assisting with logistics planning under the guidance of experienced auditors in Viet Nam.
- Conduct supervised audits prepare and submit audit reports for review and manage small tasks within the audit portfolio.
Within six months you will:
- Transition from an observer role to a more independent auditor by leading smaller-scale audits under supervision refining technical skills and ensuring accurate and high-quality reporting.
- Take ownership of a subset of audit tasks managing them independently while supporting other team members in logistics client communication and data management.
- Develop expertise in certification standards and customer service preparing to manage client portfolios as a task manager.
Within one year you will:
- Operate independently as a lead auditor handling a full portfolio of clients and managing the complete certification process from start to finish. Demonstrate mastery in auditing standards client communication and technical reporting.
- Assume the role of a task manager for assigned audits ensuring high standards of quality control consistency and adherence to Preferred by Natures guidelines.
- Expand your responsibilities to include regional support and training of junior auditors contributing to the teams overall expertise and efficiency.
Important that you:
- Have a university degree in forestry/biology/geography/environmental management OR Vocational education from the timber processing/trading industry
- Approximately 2-3 years of experience in the forest product sector (timber printing paper industry forestry) and related industries as well as in environmental management
- Experienced with auditing and/or familiarity with FSC/PEFC CoC
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Comfortable travelling nationwide (and internationally) as part of your job
- Have a high level of integrity and business ethics to strike a balance between serving clients and at the same time not compromising your role as an auditor
- Experience using digital tools in your work (word processing spreadsheet and presentations)
Would also be great but not necessary if you:
- Sales experience
- Familiar/knowledge of SBP standards
- Have experience to effectively market products or services or at least be good at spotting opportunities with clients and in the market in general
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!
What Sets Us Apart:
- Global work culture
- High degree of flexibility - remote work work from home.
- An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
- Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
- Potential future international travel opportunities
- A friendly international team of colleagues with a pleasant work environment
- Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of the role please submit your CV and cover letter (in English) including salary expectations by 18th July 2025 via the application form below.
Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.
Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Employment Type
Full Time
