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Landholder and Reforestation delivery manager em cabedelo (PB) – cabedelo
Company overview
About Nature Co is a leader in delivering nature-based solutions (NbS) for investors, corporates, and other purpose-driven organizations. We specialize in nature-based project development including reforestation, agroforestry, farmer-managed natural regeneration, and mangrove restoration. Through extensive expertise in local community engagement and participation in the global voluntary carbon market, Nature Co is currently implementing a large-scale reforestation project in Brazil to generate verified carbon credits. We are a diverse, mission-driven team that values inclusion, integrity, and innovation, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace for all.
Role and responsibilities
The Landholder and Reforestation Delivery Manager serves as the primary field-based interface with landholders, communities, reforestation contractors, and other local stakeholders for Nature Co’s projects in Brazil. The role encompasses building and managing a pipeline of landholders interested in reforestation, leading outreach and onboarding, coordinating site inspections, collecting data required for carbon standard checks, and signing landholder agreements. It also ensures compliance with contracts and carbon standards, coordinates schedules between landholders and contractors, confirms site readiness, conducts periodic field quality audits, documents and tracks progress, and resolves issues that could delay delivery or degrade quality.
The position requires extensive travel and field work across Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Espírito Santo, and strong stakeholder engagement and management experience.
Primary responsibilities
* Landholder engagement, onboarding, and pipeline management
* Map priority municipalities and referral partner networks (city governments, co-ops, farmer associations, NGOs);
plan and run outreach activities, events and information sessions
* Manage the landholder onboarding process (identify → qualify → onboard → contract) using CRM/trackers to keep status, documents and next actions current
* Prepare clear information packs (benefits, obligations, timelines) and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally
* Maintain ongoing landholder relationship management to support retention, satisfaction, and smooth site access during implementation
* Coordinate site inspections and initial diagnostics (parcel boundaries, vegetation status, access, water, risks)
* Support land tenure verification and FPIC documentation
* Lead closure of contract signatures
* Maintain an organized repository of all landholder records in Nature Co’s data management system (land titles, eligibility documents, contracts, site maps, inspection notes, photos, consultation records)
* Translate signed landholder agreements into implementation-ready site plans (site-specific scope, access instructions, constraints, schedule windows)
* Align field schedules with landholders and contractors to ensure access, minimize disruption to farm activities, and maintain trust and cooperation
* Support monitoring of reforestation activities (during and post planting) and coordinate rapid response with contractors/landholders for grazing, fire risk, pests, and drought stress
* Plan and document stakeholder consultations and community meetings per Nature Co policies (agendas, attendance lists, minutes, photos)
* Support the grievance mechanism by receiving grievances and responding per guidelines
* Report on project implementation through monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders
* Prepare ad‑hoc reports, documents, and presentations as required
* Foster collaboration across a cross‑functional, international team, ensuring project milestones are met
* Stay current on emerging best practices in NbS and carbon projects, sharing insights across the organization and with partners
Qualifications
* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in reforestation projects with direct contact with rural landholders and reforestation planting service providers
* Degree in forest engineering, agronomy, ecology, or environmental science
* Intermediate English and native Portuguese language skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence crossing cultures and stakeholder groups
* Strong project management skills, with experience managing timelines, deliverables, and multidisciplinary teams
* A proactive, self‑starting approach with the ability to anticipate problems, adapt quickly, and take initiative under limited supervision
* A collaborative mindset and ability to lead and motivate internal teams and external partners
* Ability to provide strategic and technical guidance across complex, multi‑stakeholder projects
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting
* A positive, energetic personality with resilience and drive to see projects through to delivery
* Extensive travel within Brazil required
Location
Remote, with residence in Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, or Bahia
Salary
A Combinar
Benefits
Não informado
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