- Position Title: Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability)
- Advert Reference: Requisition Number: PROJE001598
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (also open to legally authorized candidates in the UK or Kenya)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Application Deadline: 16th January 2026
- Category/Department: Program & Project Management / Sustainable Supply Chains
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 350,000–520,000 gross monthly (including allowances/benefits). This estimate is based on prevailing international NGO and sustainability-sector market rates for senior-level Project Manager roles with 8+ years’ experience in sustainable supply chains, traceability, agriculture, and forestry programs, benchmarked against Glassdoor, PayScale, and comparable global development organizations. Actual remuneration is set by the employer and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
The Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability) role offers a high-impact opportunity for experienced project management professionals to contribute to a global strategic initiative focused on traceability, sustainability, and responsible supply chains. This role sits at the intersection of technology, agriculture, forestry, and sustainability, supporting the rollout of a critical traceability platform and associated processes.
As a Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability), you will collaborate across functions, manage complex stakeholder relationships, oversee risk and issue management, and support change management activities to ensure successful implementation. This position is ideal for candidates with deep supply chain knowledge, strong project leadership skills, and a passion for sustainable development and environmental impact.
About Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance is a globally recognized international non-profit organization working to create a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. The organization works across agriculture, forestry, and supply chains to promote responsible production, traceability, and certification systems that deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits. Rainforest Alliance is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven global workforce.
1. Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability) (Global – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability) will provide project management support for the rollout of a key strategic initiative involving a new traceability platform and processes, ensuring effective planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, and appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization’s project management framework.
- Coordinate the identification of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the testing of the end deliverable.
- Maintain strong relationships with key partners in other teams and communicate changes to ensure alignment with key stakeholders.
- Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement contingency plans.
- Manage the deployment of project resources, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and experts to ensure effective project implementation and seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.
- Regularly report project progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, climate change or a related field preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in managing projects, preferably with a focus on sustainable agriculture or forestry supply chains.
- Extensive knowledge of supply chains in the sectors that the organization works in, and understanding of how certified crops are produced, traded and processed through them.
- Experience working with voluntary standards within agriculture/forestry, and an understanding of their value proposition opportunities.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, and building effective partnerships.
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, coordination, and budget management.
- Ability to work in a fast pace changing environment.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical skills to track and evaluate project performance and impact.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English.
Terms of Service
- Full-Time Employment
- Level: 3
Notes
- Only candidates legally authorized to work in the Netherlands, the UK, or Kenya will be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official Rainforest Alliance recruitment portal before 16th January 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
For inquiries only, contact the HR department via recruitment@ra.org.
Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across its global organization and is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job-relevant merits and abilities without discrimination.
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