Technical Officer, LandScale at Rainforest Alliance

POSITION SUMMARY:

• We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Technical Officer to support the delivery of technical projects and services. The Technical Officer will contribute to the continuous improvement and application of our Environmental, Social, Governance and Production assessment methodologies, tools, and resources. This role will support technical workstreams by ensuring the effective management of data resources and by contributing to the development of the Assessment Framework, guidance materials, and partnerships that enhance our services. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities, and eager to contribute to the team’s impact. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, with potential for extension contingent upon the availability of funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contribute to LandScale’s expertise on Environmental, Social, Governance and Production impact assessment methodologies, relevant data sources, and analytical approaches.
• Lead the management and ongoing innovation of the Data Resources Library, ensuring it is maintained, regularly updated, and continuously enhanced to meet user needs. This includes being responsible for the review and integration of data resources, maintaining high-quality metadata aligned with best practices, and coordinating the Operations and Product Teams to prioritize and implement improvements.
• Conduct analyses and generate insights to strengthen LandScale’s technical resources and data quality. This includes assessing the use and gaps of datasets within assessments, as well as analyzing assessment results to support accurate metric aggregation and ensure consistency and integrity in how results are interpreted and communicated across portfolios.
• Identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships with organizations offering relevant datasets, data collection tools, and data analytics on sustainability topics.
• Support technical workstreams, such as:
  • Contributing to updates of step-by-step guidelines and related guidance materials to ensure they are user-friendly, adaptable across contexts, and aligned with best practices;
  • Assisting with the development of the Assessment Framework, including through gap analyses and framework mapping, to ensure it remains robust, science-based, and adaptable across diverse contexts;
  • Drafting and reviewing technical content and communication materials to ensure accuracy and consistency;
  • Tracking user feedback and monitoring sustainability regulations and voluntary initiatives, identifying and prioritizing inputs that should be reflected in the work;
  • Contributing to the delivery of technical support services for users, including responding to data- and methodology-related queries;
  • Providing research, analysis, and coordination as required.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team to contribute to the design of resources that enhance technical support, validation, training, and service delivery for users.
• Provide recommendations to the Product Team and contribute to specifications for platform improvements, implementation of new guidelines or new functionality to optimize user experience.
• Represent LandScale in internal and external meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resources, environmental management, international development, economics, social sciences, data science, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience, preferably with exposure to environmental assessment or sustainability analytics.
• Strong data skills, including experience with GIS, spatial and statistical analysis, data management, and visualization, with the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, identify patterns, and apply insights in practical contexts.
• Broad understanding of key environmental and socio-economic impact assessment methodologies, datasets, and indicators.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including demonstrated technical writing ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating and diplomatically engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfort working with digital platforms and technical tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Beneficial: Experience with applying systems thinking and analysis to sustainability or data-related challenges.
• Beneficial: Working proficiency in Spanish.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, as required.