Are you passionate about data and the environment? Do you want to make a significant impact on sustainability by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Field Data Collection Team Coordinator role, based in Thailand and Vietnam.

What you can expect:

As a Field Data Collection Team Coordinator, you will supervise and monitor the work of enumerators, ensuring the reliability and quality of data collected from both farmers and dealers, and achieving daily targets. This involves daily coordination with data collectors and field visits for data validation. Additionally, you will provide weekly reports to the Preferred by Nature project manager, adhering to the established guidelines and protocols.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Lead and manage a team of 50 enumerators, overseeing planning, monitoring, and evaluating their progress. Ensure the accuracy and quality of the data collected.
• Participate in a comprehensive two-day onsite training to master data collection applications and methodologies.
• Provide guidance and coaching to enumerators on effective data collection techniques.
• Supervise data collection activities, ensuring daily targets are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Conduct field visits to verify and validate collected data.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Manager, reporting challenges and providing updates on data collection activities.

At Preferred by Nature, we prioritize your growth and support continuous learning through professional development and career paths aimed at helping you grow in your career.

Within three months, you will:

• Establish a solid understanding of the project objectives, methodologies, and tools.
• Build rapport and trust with the team of enumerators.
• Ensure initial data collection targets are met and quality is maintained.

Within six months, you will:

• Enhance team performance and data quality.
• Address any emerging challenges effectively.
• Solidify the team's adherence to project protocols and guidelines.

Within one year, you will:

• Achieve consistent high-quality data collection and reporting.
• Develop a self-sustaining, high-performing team.
• Contribute to the project's long-term ambitions.

Important that you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., management, environmental science, agriculture, forestry)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field or in the forestry or agriculture sector.
• Strong team management and administrative skill
• Good communication skill, excellent written and verbal communication in English and local language.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations for field work.
• Ability to work in varying field conditions

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Have previous experience in field data collection, surveys, or research
• Familiar in using traceability applications

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• 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
• Private life/accident/medical insurance plan
Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year.

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 30 July 2024 via the application form below.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.