Terraformation

Agroforestry Systems, Project Economics Consultant

Terraformation

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Assess existing agroforestry systems in project areas, including species composition, planting design, production, income, and labor dynamics
  • Conduct a field visit to collect agroforestry, market, and household-level livelihood data within customary clan-based land-use contexts
  • Design and evaluate alternative agroforestry system configurations (species mix, density, spatial layout, phasing)
  • Quantify trade-offs between agroforestry participation, household income, carbon sequestration, and project IRR
  • Identify design levers to reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize timing of cashflows
  • Assess constraints to adoption at household and clan levels, including land access, labor availability, and upfront capital
  • Collaborate with Terraformation carbon and finance teams to integrate findings into existing project models
  • Deliver concise, decision-oriented recommendations for Terraformation leadership and investment committees

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in agroforestry, non-timber forestry products, or tree crop systems
  • Demonstrated experience linking agroforestry design to financial outcomes and community benefits
  • Experience designing or evaluating agroforestry systems under real-world adoption or implementation constraints (e.g., labor, land access, capital, market access)
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to translate technical findings into clear decision guidance
  • Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in remote rural settings
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior work experience in the Philippines or comparable Southeast Asian contexts (preferred)
  • Experience working on carbon projects or climate finance initiatives (preferred)
  • Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or community-led land-use projects (preferred)
  • Familiarity with FPIC processes and livelihood-sensitive project design (preferred)
Benefits
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.
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Hard Skills & Tools
agroforestrynon-timber forestry productstree crop systemsagroforestry designfinancial outcomescommunity benefitscarbon projectsclimate financelivelihood-sensitive project designFPIC processes
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsdecision guidancecollaborationfieldwork willingnesscommunity engagement