Aidenvironment is an independent value-driven consultancy. We advise, support and encourage our clients in realizing their ambitions towards sustainability in the most prominent commodity sectors. Known for our in-depth knowledge, reliable quality and good advisory skills, we are continuously asked to work on influential assignments by the front-runners in the private, public and non-profit sector. We have offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and in Bogor, Indonesia with a dedicated team of over 40 staff members and we work all over the southern hemisphere. Our Asia office is specializing in social and environmental sustainability aspects of the palm oil supply chain. We do this work for the corporate and not-for-profit sector, as well as for financial institutions. We are at the forefront of the developments in the palm oil sector and we are therefore more and more demanded as advisors on both the policy and implementation level. As a result, we can offer opportunities for a career within our organization that are as challenging as they are rewarding. Our Asia office currently employs a diverse team of over twenty staff and we are currently looking for a:

Senior consultant palm oil sustainability The senior consultant works in a team that acquires and implements projects that contribute to policies and actions that make the palm oil industry accountable and sustainable. He/she will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

We are looking for a senior consultant who will:

Provide high quality strategic advisory services that strongly build upon Aidenvironment’s in-house knowledge

Build and manage an excellent international client portfolio in the private, public and non-profit sector in the field of palm oil sustainability

Monitor and analyse palm oil industry and policy trends, such as company acquisitions, mergers and listings, legislation and purchasing/investment policies and certification standards

Coordinate and conduct in-depth case studies and/or regional studies to verify that plantation company groups comply with applicable sustainability policies and standards

Contribute to project acquisition

What are we looking for in you? We are looking for a spirited candidate with keen interest to transform the palm oil industry through research and advice. To qualify successfully as a candidate you have:

A relevant academic degree at MSc level or higher

At least 6-10 years of working experience that is relevant for this position. Experience in consultancy experience is a pre

Affinity with organizations that strive to develop, implement and enforce the highest available sustainability performance standards

Experience in field research, corporate analysis and/or GIS

Past employment in the palm oil industry is a pre; experience in the industry and civil society is preferred

Fluency in English; fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a strong pre

Our offer We offer a salary in line with market rates and an inspiring working environment that offers flexibility, international travel, and the possibility to work on challenging assignments that shape the future of sustainable palm oil production and trade. Your application Please send your application letter and resume (maximum of 2 pages) before 29 January to ratih@aidenvironment.asia FAO Mr Peter de Haan, Director of Aidenvironment Asia. For further questions please contact Ms Ratih Chandradewi by phone +62 (0) 251 837 1219 or by e-mail.