We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader who is ready to take on an exciting challenge shaping more sustainable agricultural and forestry supply chains across Southeast Asia.  

As Deputy Director, you will lead Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing & Production portfolio, working with leading companies, financial institutions and partners to drive real impact for people, nature and climate. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, business growth and technical expertise while inspiring and developing a high-performing regional team.  

About Proforest  

Proforest is a mission-driven organisation helping build resilient supply chains and thriving production landscapes that benefit people, nature and climate.  

For over 25 years, we have partnered with companies, governments, financial institutions and communities across Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia to advance responsible sourcing and production of commodities including palm oil, soy, rubber, cocoa, timber and beef.  

Our work supports companies and investors to manage sustainability risks, meet evolving regulations such as NDPE and EUDR, protect forests and ecosystems, and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.   

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful delivery of Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing and Production portfolio, working on projects driving meaningful change across the sector, whilst inspiring and supporting a high-performing team. In collaboration with the SEA Director and other senior managers, you will also lead the development and implementation of portfolio.   

In this role, you will:  

• Lead and grow Proforest’s Responsible Sourcing & Production portfolio across Southeast Asia  

• Deliver high-impact projects with companies, financial institutions and other partners to advance sustainable supply chains and responsible finance  

• Oversee portfolio planning, team resourcing, budgets and delivery quality  

• Build strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, donors and strategic partners  

• Drive innovation in Proforest’s services, approaches and thought leadership  

• Monitor sustainability, policy and market developments to identify emerging opportunities and risks  

• Represent Proforest at regional and international events, forums and industry initiatives  

• Support business development, partnerships and organisational strategy  

• Lead, coach and develop a collaborative, high-performing team  

You are a strategic and motivated leader with experience in sustainable supply chains, agriculture, forestry and/or responsible finance. You bring strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for creating positive impact for people, nature and climate.  

You will likely have:  

• Track record of delivering consultancy, sustainability or supply chain initiatives with strong technical competence in agricultural and forestry commodities supply chains  

• Knowledge of financing and investment for agriculture/forestry commodities, including familiarity with financial instruments and institutions.   

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the drive and energy to deliver impact  

• Strong management experience including portfolio management, project management and people leadership  

• Established professional network and stakeholder relationships in the private sector  

• Excellent written and spoken English  

• Willingness to travel for training, field work, stakeholder engagement and meetings  

It would also be an advantage if you have:  

• Experience in improvement of supply chain and/or financing for sustainable agriculture/forestry    

• Practical field experience relevant to agriculture, forestry or landscape programmes  

• Additional language skills such as Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin or Thai.  

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026.  

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 13 July 2026. First interviews will be over MS Teams w/c 8 July 2026, 2nd interviews w/c 14 July 2026  

Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.