Junior Forest Project Dev

zeroCO2; Santander; Híbrido; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

zeroCO2 seeks a Junior Forest Project Developer to expand its portfolio of forestry projects in Latin America. The role involves sourcing projects, engaging stakeholders, and performing financial analysis. Candidates should be motivated by social justice, possess relevant degrees, and be adept at communication and networking.

Servicios

Short hybrid workweek

Training & coaching budget

Path to project manager in ~12 months

Inclusive DEI policies

Formación

• 2+ years in project development or international cooperation.
• Native Spanish and fluent English (C1) required.
• Willingness to travel frequently in Latin America.

Responsabilidades

• Scout and prioritize agro-forestry initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders and pitch proposals.
• Run field assessments and facilitate workshops.

Conocimientos

Networking

Executive-level communication

Organizational skills

Intercultural sensitivity

Financial analysis

Educación

Degree in forestry science

Degree in forestry engineering

Degree in agronomy

Herramientas

Excel

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Junior Forest Project Developer — Selva (Forestry & Social Impact)

Contract: Full-time, junior salary band, hybrid (EU or Latin America)

Start: July 2025

Hiring process: CV screening, business case, culture interview with CEO & team

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

zeroCO2 is expanding its portfolio of high-impact forestry projects.

You will scout new opportunities on the ground, build strong partnerships, and prove their long-term sustainability through basic financial analysis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Project sourcing (LatAm) – Discover, evaluate, and prioritize agro-forestry initiatives that can join Selva's portfolio.
• Stakeholder engagement – Build and nurture relationships with public institutions, companies, and local communities; pitch our proposals directly to CEOs and top management.
• Financial modelling (Excel) – Use pre-built templates to analyze costs, cash flows, and development scenarios.
• Field missions – Run technical assessments, facilitate workshops with farming communities, and collect baseline data.

WHO YOU ARE

• Ambiguity? Action: You turn fuzzy problems into clear roadmaps.
• Distributed ownership: You make fast decisions and own the outcome.
• Agility: You pivot priorities week to week.
• Purpose-driven: Genuine motivation for the environment and social justice.
• Radical proactivity: You ship MVPs in days, list hypotheses/risks/metrics, and ask for feedback after the first step.
• Intercultural sensitivity: Comfortable working with Latin-American stakeholders.

MUST-HAVES

• Experience: 2+ years in project development, international cooperation, or similar
• Education: Degree/professional background in forestry science, forestry engineering, agronomy, or related disciplines
• Languages: Native Spanish + fluent English (C1)
• Tech: Advanced Excel
• Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently in Latin America (> 4 months per year)
• Soft skills: Networking, executive-level communication, organizational skills

NICE TO HAVE

• GIS / remote sensing skills
• Portuguese C1
• Familiarity with Asana, ClickUp or similar

WHAT WE OFFER

• Short hybrid workweek – Every second Friday off; fully remote when you're not in the field.
• Training & coaching – Annual budget for courses and conferences, internal mentorship.
• Accelerated growth – Path from junior to project manager in ~12 months with clear milestones.
• Radical-candor culture – Continuous feedback, inclusive DEI policies.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to turn hectares of ambiguity into forests of impact? Send your CV and a short cover letter to ****** with the subject "Junior Project Developer – Selva".