The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) is an independent platform to lead improvements in the socio-economic and environmental performance of the natural rubber value chain. Initiated by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), GPSNR now comprises members from the whole of the Natural Rubber supply chain including producers, processors, tire manufacturers and car makers, as well as representatives from civil society organisations. This multi-stakeholder collaboration has resulted in development of an ambitious, wide-reaching, common set of priorities for the natural rubber supply chain. The GPSNR will work to harmonise standards to improve respect for human rights, prevent land-grabbing, protect biodiversity and water resources, improve yields, and increase supply chain transparency and traceability.

The Impacts and Assurance Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of sustainability standards, procedures and guidelines for GPSNR, and the overall management of the technical work of the Platform, including providing advice and input of strategic and policy significance to facilitate decision making.

BCSD Singapore seeks to appoint a full-time Manager, based in BCSD Singapore’s office in Singapore. WBCSD is facilitating the recruitment process through its application platform but the hiring organization will be BCSD Singapore.

Tasks

Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

1. Ensure the development and revision of standards, technical procedures and guidelines for the production of sustainable natural rubber in line with the decision of the relevant Working Groups.
2. Provide the required leadership to ensure effective and timely management of the various Working Groups under the purview of the Department.
3. Contribute technical guidance to Working Groups towards the development of the Platform’s Theory of Change, including but not limited to defining the incentives aimed at supporting the production of sustainable natural rubber.
4. Provide oversight on the provision of training of standards, technical procedures and guidelines for the production of sustainable natural rubber for GPSNR members towards compliance to the GPSNR requirements, including design of extension services to smallholders farmers.
5. Ensure adequate communication and socialization of newly developed and/or revised GPSNR policies, procedures and guidance to GPSNR members and beyond, via but not limited to events such as meetings, trainings, seminar, conferences etc.
6. Provide clear direction for the inclusion of Smallholders in the GPSNR strategy/theory of change.
7. Effectively and efficiently manage the daily operational activities of the department, including budget tracking, management of consultants, event and workshop planning, etc
8. Ensure provision of sufficient allocation of resources to GPSNR’s impacts and assurance programmes and their performance.
9. Contribute in building the credibility of the GPSNR through the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
10. Communicate in a timely manner the progress and changes in GPSNR policies, procedures and guidelines to relevant stakeholders.
11. Coach and motivate department staff, identify learning opportunities for their development and advancement, track work progress in order to build staff competence on the job and encourage motivation, proactiveness and job satisfaction of all direct reports.

Desired competencies & qualifications

Education

• Degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Forestry or equivalent. A Masters Degree may be advantageous.

Work Experience

• Preferably with at least 5 years of experience in a related area in an international environment
• Experience in the Natural Rubber Supply Chain and in working within Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives will be an advantage.

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• Familiar with economic, environmental and social issues with relations to the natural rubber industry
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and/or projects – Project management certification a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Essential Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders
• Proficiency in English with good communication skills. Knowledge of Thai, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, French, or Spanish will be an advantage.
• Ability in establishing cooperation and rapport with internal and external parties of different backgrounds and/or nationalities
• High integrity and a good team player
• Goal oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work and /or manage a team under pressure
• Strong in strategic and negotiation skills