Global Technical Advisor, Sustainable Commodities

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science, geography, agriculture, natural resource management, or related field. 

• Minimum 10 years’ technical experience in sustainable agriculture, supply chains and corporate engagement, or conservation program management.

• A minimum of five years’ previous experience working in the private sector, preferably in sustainability.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%

• Strong technical understanding of commodity sectors (e.g., cashew, rice, cocoa, palm oil, coffee, livestock, timber), deforestation and habitat loss drivers, and conservation finance tools.

• Experience managing multi-country programs, developing partnerships, and advising field teams across diverse geographies.

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical content clearly and effectively.

• Fluency in English required; additional language skills (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese) is preferred.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are  fairly and  consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to  hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for  future  team  members  who  share  that  same  value.  The organization  provides equal  employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on  gender,  race/ethnicity,  religion, color,  national  origin,  sex,  age,  disability,  marital  status,  sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment,   supervision,   training,   promotions, job   grading,   transfers,  termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

Note  that  the  salary  offer  will  reflect  the  selected  candidate’s  individual  experiences,  skills  and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

$90,000-$101,000