Company Profile

Rainforest Alliance, a New York-based 501(c)3, and UTZ, an Amsterdam-based foundation, merged in 2018. Together, the new Rainforest Alliance is now a $70 million per year organization with offices in 17 countries (and growing) and over 5000 staff. The merged organization has two main offices—one in Amsterdam and one in New York City.

The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.

We work towards making responsible business the new normal through our certification program, tailored supply chain services, landscape and community work and advocacy.

For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.  

Job Description

• Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all communication and visibility materials for the EU LEAN Project.
• Develop EU LEAN project’s promotional communication materials such as print-outs, pamphlets, and publications.
• Create informative and exciting media releases, kits, newsletters, and project-related materials.
• Create communication and visibility strategies for launches, events, and project campaigns.
• Develop and consolidate relations with the media to position success stories or publications produced by the project. 
• Monitor and follow up critical accounts of mass media or others related to project matters and reputational risk management in the country.
• Follow up and manage social conversations related to the project work and impact in the country.

• Six (6) news articles published by critical online news websites and national newspapers.
• One (1) strategic media campaign organised to reach at least 1 million target audience within the landscapes/country/globally 
• Four (4) audio-visual contents on the LEAN project produced
• Four (4) educational materials on key aspects of the projects in collaboration with Project partners produced

• Proposals and any additional information received after the submission time and date are subject to rejection by The Rainforest Alliance. RA may reject incomplete proposals at its discretion. 
• The Rainforest Alliance reserves the right to request additional information during the procurement process.
• RA is at liberty to make multiple or no selections as part of the proposal process. RA also reserves the right to cancel the procurement.
• All proposal costs shall be borne by the applicant and will not be reimbursed by RA.

• Quality of Communication Proposal submitted
• Cost
• Proven substantial experience and previous work done
• Relevant technical certifications/expertise/tenure
• Expressed ability and availability to commence work immediately 
• Disclosure of conflict of interest

Required Skills or Experience

The Consultant or Consultant Firm should have the following qualifications:

• Suitable qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, or relevant field.
• Extensive experience implementing similar work, with at least five years’ exposure in the media landscape.
• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet), data analysis, and management of websites/blogs and social media platforms.
• Proven experience in creating targeted content is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of designing and producing audiovisual content.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent writer with knowledge of forests and biodiversity, conservation, agriculture, human rights, social inclusion, and value chain commodities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the RA mission and values.