Who we are

We are an environmental consulting firm: our mission is to restore the balance between humans and nature, and we do this through the use of science, innovation and good governance. We support public and private entities to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments on the ground. As a spin-off of the University of Padua, we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone’s lives.

At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious. Being part of the team means sharing our values and the path we have taken to be a discrimination-free work environment (find out more in the Ethical Management System). For us, the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio)diversity in all its forms!

Who are we looking for?

  • A passionate person, who cares about the restoration, conservation and active and sustainable management of forests in national and international contexts;
  • A person with a background in forestry and environmental sciences. The ideal candidate should be technically prepared and competent, and able to divide their time between field and office work, contributing to the coordination of the design and implementation of forestry interventions, as well as to the technical and documentary management of projects;
  • A person with strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with public officials, agronomists, forestry technicians, forest managers, and civil society organisations;
  • A proactive and dynamic person with excellent analytical skills who can solve problems independently;
  • A person who shares our company’s ethical and sustainability values and has a personal and professional interest in environmental issues.

Are you the right person? Send us your application by 05.02.2023!

Responsabilities

The person will work within the FORESTS Programme and will support the Coordinator. The selected person will have the following responsibilities: 

  • contribute to the development and management of several reforestation and forest protection projects already in place for WOWnature®, both in Italy (in particular in the Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto Regions) and abroad;
  • support Etifor’s partner forest managers in Italy and abroad in the development of innovative projects aimed at the valorisation and responsible management of forest areas;
  • support Etifor’s partner forest managers in the achievement of the responsible forest management certification according to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) standard and in the application of the FSC Procedure on Ecosystem Services; 
  • draft contracts, agreements, reports and other technical-administrative documents relating to the development and management of forestry and environmental projects;
  • ensure the proper management of sponsorships collected through WOWnature in support of forestry and environmental projects;
  • contribute to the monitoring of environmental, social and economic impacts of forestry and environmental projects;
  • monitor and analyse national tenders and opportunities (RDP, LIFE, other regional or ministerial funds) for the development of forestry and environmental projects.

Other responsibilities could be added to enhance specific skills of the person.

Qualifications, experience and skills required

Education

A Master’s degree in the field environmental sciences is required, e.g: 

  • Master’s Degree in Forest and Environmental Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Science
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental and Territorial Sciences and Technologies
  • Master’s Degree in Spatial, Urban, Landscape and Environmental Planning

Other qualifications relevant to the project topics may also be considered an asset, based on the candidate’s work experience.

Experience

Preferably, the ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in one or more of the following positions: 

  • agronomist and/or forestry technician, either as self-employed worker or in associated firms (also as an internship);
  • technician in forest management bodies (Region or regional agencies, municipalities, national and regional parks, nature reserves, etc.);
  • researcher, collaborator or scholar in university departments dealing with forestry and environmental topics;
  • other work, research and/or volunteer experience related to the restoration, conservation and responsible management of forests.

Candidates with less experience than that required may be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications and other specific skills.

Required skills

  • Fluency in Italian and excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Candidates with knowledge of other languages, in particular French, will be positively considered;
  • Excellent knowledge of the Office package, in particular Excel;
  • Excellent analytical skills, problem solving oriented, independence;
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills in order to interact with public officials, agricultural and forestry technicians, forest managers, and civil society organisations;
  • Basic knowledge of QGIS software.

What do we offer?

Etifor’s team will help you grow within the company in an international and friendly work environment. In particular:

  • you will work for a dynamic, young and innovative company, with a balanced gender ratio and an average age of 33;
  • you will be part of a team working locally and internationally to reconnect people and nature by addressing issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss;
  • you will work in an environment closely linked to research and academia, offering you numerous opportunities for training and education (Etifor is a spin-off of the University of Padua);
  • you will have a smart working contract, allowing a good balance between home and office, and a flexible schedule with a result-oriented SMART working approach;
  • depending on your contract and years of employment, you will benefit from the Etifor Employee Welfare Plan, which includes vouchers for transport, travel, sports, wellness and culture, as well as daily meal vouchers of the value of €8 per working day.

Contract details

Start: March 2023

Workplace: Padova – Piazza A. De Gasperi n. 41; possibility of flexible remote working

Length: 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal for an indefinite period; for candidates under 30 years of age, a 3-year apprenticeship contract

Level: to be defined during the interview and subsequent meetings and based on work experience and CV

Type of contract: full-time (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale Settore Commercio)

How to apply

The person must submit the required documents via the online form published on the website by 05/02/2023.

In the online form, in the “Application Type” field, please select “Forestry Project Officer” and attach the following materials saved in a single .pdf file:

  • Short covering letter stating the reasons for your application and underlining your strengths
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview on a date to be determined. Selections will be completed by February 2023.

For any other information, please write to us at jobs@etifor.com