Education:
University degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
Additional training in forest certification systems, sustainable forest management, or auditing is considered an advantage.
Experience & Skills:
At least 5 years of professional experience in forestry, sustainable forest management, certification, environmental management, or related sectors.
Proven experience working directly with forest managers, forest owners, forestry companies, or certification holders.
Demonstrated experience delivering training, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including working with public, private, and civil society organizations.
Experience providing practical technical support in field-based environments.
Familiarity with FSC certification systems and standards is highly desirable.
Established professional network within Panama’s forestry and environmental sectors is an asset.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Comfortable conducting frequent field visits and working in remote locations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
Fluent Spanish (written and spoken) and professional proficiency in English.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.