Sustainable Forest Management Consultant – Thailand

PUR

8d • Remote

About The Position

PUR is seeking an experienced Sustainable Forest Management Consultant to develop a comprehensive Sustainable Forest Management Plan (SFMP) for the Thamma Raksa Project in Isaan, Thailand. This project focuses on agroforestry and small-scale forest plantations. The consultant will create practical approaches for forest management, selective harvesting, post-harvesting, and farmer training to support long-term forest health, carbon storage, and farmer needs. The assignment is for approximately 8 weeks and requires the development of a plan aligned with Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Version 5.0 VM0047 ABACUS Label Symbiosis Quality Criteria. The plan will cover various planting models, tree species, and ecological/socio-economic contexts in Northeast Thailand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Agroforestry or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience developing forest management plans, particularly for small-scale and/or community-based forestry projects.
• Professional experience in Thailand or Southeast Asia in forestry, agroforestry or natural resource management.
• Experience working on carbon projects, particularly Verra/VCS, Gold Standard or similar standards.
• Familiarity with Thailand's forestry policies, land tenure systems and socio-economic context.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and participatory planning.
• Strong experience in selective harvesting, harvesting volume estimation and tree growth analysis.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant technical software, such as GIS and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing the Sustainable Forest Management Plan for the Thamma Raksa project.
• Developing appropriate maintenance practices, including pruning, thinning, weeding and pest management.
• Developing guidelines for selective harvesting, including tree selection, harvesting volumes, timing and methods.
• Conducting tree growth, biomass and harvesting analysis to support harvesting schedules and carbon-stock projections.
• Developing recommendations for post-harvesting management, replanting and natural regeneration.
• Considering Thailand's forestry regulations, land tenure and socio-economic context.
• Developing a practical monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) framework.
• Supporting farmer engagement and developing practical training materials.
• Translating technical recommendations into practical guidance for farmers and field implementation partners.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior