Sustainable Forestry Development Advisor

We’re looking for a Sustainable Forestry Development Advisor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Timor-Leste 

• This assignment seeks to assist in developing policies and strategies for industrial forestry, providing guidance on investments, strengthening value chains, and identifying market opportunities, Support Policy and Strategy Development and Enhance Investment and Market Opportunities
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field 
• You will be working alongside government officials
• As a volunteer, you will provide technical guidance to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing reforestation efforts 
• Work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Climate Action and Life on Land.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Secretary of State for Forestry (SSF) is a government institution of Timor-Leste under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Forestry. It is responsible for overseeing forestry and conservation efforts, including nature conservation and forest management programs, while ensuring policy implementation and strategic forest management. To fulfill its mandate, the SSF is actively implementing the IX Government Program, which prioritizes forestry production and sustainable resource management. 

To support these efforts, a volunteer is needed to assist in developing policies and strategies for industrial forestry, providing guidance on investments, strengthening value chains, and identifying market opportunities. Additionally, the volunteer will offer international insights, particularly from Australia or other countries with established forestry industries to address gaps in local expertise and promote sustainable sector growth.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.