We are in search of an Environmental and Climate Change Specialist to join our team at Tony’s Open Chain. The #1 goal is to advance Tony’s Open Chain’s impact initiatives to a globally recognized standard by focusing on environmental sustainability and climate action while generating tangible benefits for farming households.

In this role, you will be part of a team of specialists and lead initiatives to ensure that our ‘5 Sourcing Principles approach’ exceeds industry norms in environmental stewardship, specifically in relation to cocoa sourcing. This includes responsible management of nature to protect it for future generations. It involves conserving habitats, using resources wisely, preventing pollution and negative health impacts, addressing climate change and building resilience among farmers, and building ecosystem and environmental conservation.

As the leader of a "Center of excellence" within our environmental initiatives, you will design impactful and innovative programs, setting ambitious benchmarks for sustainability and conservation in our cocoa-producing landscapes. Collaborating closely with team members and colleagues in West Africa, you will play a pivotal role in raising standards and effecting positive change.

Here’s is what you will do:

• Lead pioneering programs for environmental sustainability and climate action.
• Develop a robust, long-term strategy for the "center of excellence," aligning with Tony’s Chocolonely's values.
• Work closely with the West Africa teams to implement programs within our expanding supply chain, with credible approaches that work at scale.
• Secure external funds, manage budgets, and assess the cost-benefit of interventions to align with the Tony's Open Chain business model.
• Ensure accountability and forge an evidence-driven, collaborative environment by convening a diverse array of stakeholders, including governments in West Africa, and experts from within and beyond the organisation.
• Provide clear guidance and mentorship to colleagues and partner cooperatives who are the first-mile implementers of the 5 Sourcing Principles.
• Utilise your expertise to pilot innovative solutions for environmental conservation and climate resilience, leveraging data modelling where applicable.
• Regularly monitor and refine programs, setting high standards for the industry and exceeding best practices.
• Evaluate environmental metrics and traceability, ensuring effective implementation and approach.