Junior Forest Project Developer for high-impact forestry and social initiatives – Hybrid position (EU/Latin America)
Location: Hybrid (EU or Latin America)
Organization: zeroCO2
Contract Type: Full-time, junior salary band
Main Description: zeroCO2 is expanding its portfolio of high-impact forestry projects and seeks a Junior Forest Project Developer to scout new opportunities on the ground, build strong partnerships, and prove their long-term sustainability through basic financial analysis. The role involves project sourcing in Latin America, stakeholder engagement with public institutions and companies, financial modelling using Excel templates, and conducting field missions for technical assessments.
Requirements: Must-haves:
- Experience: 2+ years in project development, international cooperation or similar
- Education: Degree/professional background in forestry science, forestry engineering, agronomy or related disciplines
- Languages: Native Spanish + fluent English (C1)
- Tech: Advanced Excel
- Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently in Latin America (>4 months per year)
- Soft skills: Networking, executive-level communication, organisational skills
Nice to have:
- GIS / remote sensing skills
- Portuguese C1
- Familiarity with Asana, ClickUp or similar
Benefits/Conditions:
- Short hybrid workweek – Every second Friday off; fully remote when not in the field
- Training & coaching – Annual budget for courses and conferences, internal mentorship
- Accelerated growth – Path from junior to project manager in ~12 months with clear milestones
- Radical-candor culture – Continuous feedback, inclusive DEI policies
- Start date: July 2025
- Hiring process: CV screening → business case → culture interview with CEO & team
How to Apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers_s_sourcing@zeroco2.eco with the subject "Junior Project Developer – Selva".
