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Are you a rubber sector expert with a passion for driving sustainable change at scale? Do you thrive in high-visibility roles where deep technical knowledge meets strategic advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and global impact? If so, this might be exactly the role for you! What you can expect: Preferred by Nature is looking for a Rubber Commodity Lead to serve as the organisation’s central expert and external voice on natural rubber. Based in Thailand, Malaysia, or China, you will drive our commodity strategy, represent us at key industry events, and build networks across NGOs, business, government, and trade bodies. You will bring technical depth to advisory work, champion sustainable rubber practices, and help position Preferred by Nature as a trusted and influential player in one of Asia’s most critical agricultural sectors. Working with us is never routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work. Lead internal and external advocacy for the rubber commodity, serving as Preferred by Nature’s primary expert and representative to the sector. Develop and implement a commodity strategy that reflects global market realities and advances Preferred by Nature’s sustainability mission. Build and maintain high-quality networks with NGOs, industry bodies, donors, trade groups, and regulatory bodies across your region. Represent Preferred by Nature at key events and in international media, positioning us as a credible and influential voice in natural rubber. Track global and regional trends in rubber production, supply chains, sustainability standards, and competitor activity to inform strategy. Contribute to billable advisory projects (around 30% of your time), bringing technical expertise to client-facing work within Sustainability Advisory. Collaborate across divisions to ensure the rubber commodity is well-embedded in organisational plans, budgets, and communications. Your first year with us: Within three months, you will: Build a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, structure, and strategy, with a focus on the rubber commodity and Asia Pacific positioning. Conduct a first-pass stakeholder mapping across Thailand, Malaysia, and China, identifying key actors in the rubber sector. Establish productive working relationships with internal colleagues across Sustainability Advisory, Communications, and Regional Engagement. Within six months, you will: Represent Preferred by Nature at one or more rubber-sector events, ideally as a speaker or panellist. Develop and present an initial commodity strategy or position paper for internal review and alignment. Begin contributing to billable advisory work, bringing technical expertise to client engagements in the rubber sector. Within twelve months, you will: Lead the full implementation of the rubber commodity strategy, with monitoring systems and regular reporting in place. Serve as Preferred by Nature’s primary public representative for rubber at international events, conferences, and in media. Deliver a reflective year-end review of key milestones, stakeholder outcomes, and a proposed personal development focus going forward. Important that you: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, sciences, economics, international trade, or a related field. Bring at least 7 years of technical experience in rubber plantations, supply chains, or agriculture or forestry-related industries. Have strong knowledge of natural rubber production processes, supply chain dynamics, and sustainability standards. Possess excellent verbal and written English skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. Have established networks within the rubber sector and strong relationship-building instincts. Demonstrate strategic planning and innovative thinking skills, with the ability