Senior Director, Applied Science

• 15 years of progressive, relevant experience, with at least 10 years developing and driving department-level strategy and budgets and leading senior staff in multiple countries.
  
• 10 years senior-leadership experience leading collaboration with companies, donors, and strategic alliances.
  
• Proven track record of scientific achievements and contributions to the field.
  
• In-depth knowledge of scientific principles, theories, and methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of sustainable development issues and commitment to Rainforest Alliance's goals: conserving forests and other high-value ecosystems; restoring production systems and rural landscapes; mitigating climate change and building climate resilience; and strengthening livelihoods and securing human rights.
  
• Direct experience working with producers (small, medium, and large) and/or forest communities.
  
• Key competencies: transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, persuasion, critical and reflective thinking, public speaking, resourcefulness, relationship building based on trust, empathy, and openness, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time-critical manner.
  

Lead with Vision:

• Set and drive the global science agenda, aligning technical expertise with strategic priorities
  
• Develop and implement scientific strategies to achieve our goals and objectives.
  

Build World-Class Teams:

• Lead and inspire a diverse, global team of world-class technical experts across climate, agriculture, forestry, GIS, and M&E
  
• Use research, findings, impact data, and qualitative sources to make decisions that guide certification and program implementation
  

Translating Science into Impact:

• Turn complex technical insights into practical, market-ready solutions and programs
  

Champion Producer-Centricity:

• Embed farmer and forest community needs at the heart of all programs and solutions
  
• Lead programmatic experts to support the design and development of certification and programs across the organization based on standard methodology in their respective fields.
  

Shape External Influence:

• Represent the Rainforest Alliance at important global events with credibility and impact across partners, donors, and policy forums
  
• Master's degree in Climate, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences, or a related field.