Junior Forest Project Dev

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

Type: 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, build partnerships, and evaluate their sustainability through basic financial analysis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Project sourcing (LatAm): Discover, evaluate, and prioritize agro-forestry initiatives for Selva's portfolio.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build relationships with public institutions, companies, and communities; pitch proposals to CEOs and management.
• Financial modelling (Excel): Use templates to analyze costs, cash flows, and scenarios.
• Field missions: Conduct assessments, facilitate workshops, and collect data.

WHO YOU ARE

• Ambiguity management: Turning fuzzy problems into clear plans.
• Distributed ownership: Making decisions and owning outcomes.
• Agility: Pivot priorities as needed.
• Purpose-driven: Motivated by environment and social justice.
• Proactivity: Rapidly ship MVPs, list hypotheses, and seek feedback.
• Intercultural sensitivity: Comfortable working with Latin-American stakeholders.

MUST-HAVES

• Experience: 2+ years in project development or related fields.
• Education: Degree in forestry, agronomy, or related disciplines.
• Languages: Native Spanish, fluent English (C1).
• Tech: Advanced Excel.
• Mobility: Willing to travel frequently in Latin America.
• Soft skills: Networking, communication, organization.

NICE TO HAVE

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Short hybrid workweek: Every second Friday off; fully remote when in the field.
• Training & coaching: Budget for courses and mentorship.
• Growth: Path from junior to project manager in ~12 months.
• Culture: Continuous feedback, inclusive policies.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a short cover letter to ****** with the subject "Junior Project Developer – Selva".

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration