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Preferred by Nature

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1994

🤝 Non-profit

🌾 Agriculture

💼 Consulting

Non-profit • Agriculture • Consulting

Preferred by Nature is an international sustainability organisation that helps businesses and land managers improve environmental and social outcomes through certification, standards, advisory services, training and due diligence tools. Working across 100+ countries and multiple commodity focus areas (timber, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, soy, rubber, cattle, and others), it operates certification programmes including the Preferred by Nature Seal, runs projects to support better land management, and provides resources and client services to guide responsible sourcing and compliance with sustainability regulations.

📋 Description

• Conduct agriculture and forestry certification and verification audits for assigned clients in Japan and East Asia, including on-site visits and remote assessments. • Manage a portfolio of client engagements as task manager, covering audit planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client correspondence. • Work towards and maintain qualifications as auditor, quality reviewer, and task manager across a range of agriculture and forestry standards. • Prepare and submit audit reports and certification documentation to the required quality standards and within agreed timeframes. • Support sales and market development efforts in Japan, including client presentations, service proposals, and follow-up with prospective clients. • Coordinate with the Asia Pacific team to ensure seamless client service and alignment with PbN’s operational and certification protocols.

🎯 Requirements

• Fluent in Japanese and English, both written and spoken. • Background in agriculture, forestry, environmental management, or a related field, with familiarity with sustainability certification or verification schemes. • Strong attention to detail and report-writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured audit documentation. • Good communication and client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships. • Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Comfortable travelling domestically and internationally as a regular part of the role.

🏖️ Benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave per year • High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home. • An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role. • Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development • Potential future international travel opportunities • A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment