About Earthworm

With most of our staff operating directly on the ground where the issues are, we work with our members and partners to make value chains an engine of prosperity for communities and ecosystems.

We see a world where forests are a boundless source of materials and a home for biodiversity; communities see their rights respected and have opportunities to develop; workers are seen as productive partners, and agriculture becomes the instrument to feed a hungry planet and keep our climate stable.

Your Role

As the Social and Business Management Specialist, your day will be primarily focused on:

• Developing and periodically updating the regional strategy for business transformation and social impact. 
• Establishing new partnerships to enhance EF’s influence on supply chains and connected communities. 
• Creating and sharing technical tools to improve the efficiency of EF’s initiatives. 
• Ensuring team alignment on business transformation processes and social projects. 
• Prioritizing companies and developing action plans for environmental and social transformation. 

• Work in a hybrid model, combining remote work, office presence, and field trips to often remote or rustic locations as needed.

   

Working Conditions

• Education: University degree or higher in a field related to sociology, anthropology, rural development business management or agriculture;
• Language(s): Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English; Portuguese: desirable
• Employment: Full-time/Open-ended
• Location: Quito, Ecuador

•  Experience: 5 years minimum
   

               

Your Profile 

You excel in human relations and can effectively communicate your expertise to diverse audiences, making you as an asset to any team. Your role involves promoting the transformation of supply chain companies toward environmental and social responsibility, leading social projects in Ecuador and the region, and forging new alliances to enhance business transformation efforts. You contribute to regional team alignment on social projects, represent EF at events, and develop communication tools for members. Collaborating with Member Managers, you ensure practical engagement in supply chain solutions while coordinating work plans with partners. Additionally, you engage with external stakeholders for outreach and research, conduct field visits to assess and improve company practices, and lead internal learning groups in your area of expertise.

Joining us

If you are in search of having a meaningful impact, with a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this offer is for you! The team you would join is truly committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to improve relationship between People and Nature.

To join this adventure, apply by sending your application (resume and cover letter) at ecuador.recruitment@earthworm.org before May 1st , 2025 with the subject "Senior Manager-2025" followed by your name.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Good Luck!