Rainforest Alliance

Senior Manager, Foundation Relations Location: Washington United States Job Description: POSITION: Senior Manager, Foundation Relations LOCATION: We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in the US. WORKPLACE TYPE: Flexible hybrid working environment CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2026 JOB LEVEL: 2 SALARY: - US National salary range: $77,112 - $110,146 - New York salary range: $91,606 - $130,866 - Washington DC salary range: $88,666 - $126,667 POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Foundation Relations, is a senior fundraising role responsible for growing a portfolio of philanthropic foundation funders in the climate, development, agriculture, sustainability, and systems change sectors. This role is responsible for developing engagement and funding strategies, securing new donors and growing revenue from existing accounts. You will identify new foundation prospects, represent the Rainforest Alliance externally to strengthen our visibility across the foundation landscape, and develop compelling value propositions that inspire programmatic investments in the Rainforest Alliance. Reporting to the Director, Institutional Relations, the Senior Manager, Foundation Relations works across the organization to analyse market intelligence, prioritize high-potential foundation segments, and build a pipeline of strategic funding opportunities to meet financial targets. This is a global role managing foundation accounts of all sizes, ensuring strategic agreement, value delivery, and long-term partnership growth across all engagements. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Pipeline Development & Portfolio Management - Create a revenue-generating portfolio of foundation accounts through prospect identification, relationship-building, and securing new funding commitments. - Exceed annual revenue targets. - Expand and diversify the existing foundation portfolio, with a focus on 6-figure or higher, multi-year commitments. - Report on budgetary projections, cultivation activities, and progress against goals for the foundation pipeline in Salesforce. Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Development - Partner with Research and Revenue Operations to stay informed about new funding trends, identify aligned affinity networks and entry points, and create new funding leads for impactful restricted funding opportunities. - Motivated to move prospects through a sales pipeline and with clear revenue targets defined. - Prioritize strategic external engagement for yourself and senior leadership, identify prospects, secure meetings, prepare briefing documents, and lead meeting follow-ups. - Contribute to the development and management of the Institutional Relations pipeline, ensuring accurate prioritization and updates in Salesforce of your portfolio. Value Proposition Design - Contribute to the Rainforest Alliance's foundation fundraising strategy. - Develop compelling cases for support, donor collateral and philanthropic offerings tailored to foundation audiences. - Innovate and test new models of revenue generation, including blended finance or pooled funds, and varied methods of engagement, such as hosting donor roundtables, attending networking events or securing panel representation. Proposal Leadership - Lead the proposal development process for prioritized opportunities. Cross-Organizational Collaboration - Work across revenue lines and with the programs, products, and commercial portfolios to identify co-funding opportunities and develop public-private-philanthropic partnerships. WHAT YOU BRING: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, international development, sustainability, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, business development, sales, consultancy, or sustainable development. - Experience securing foundation philanthropic funding, including multi-year commitments. - Experience with sustainability, systems change, and global development market trends. - Experience moving donors through a cultivation pipeline and meeting annual revenue targets. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE: - Be a part of a global organization with an impactful mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture. - Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development. - Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment. - A favourable time‑off policy. - Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance. Apply now and let's grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.

Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (Systems & Analytics) - Location: - New York, NY 10001, USA - Washington, DC 20005, USA - United States - General - Full-time - Requisition #: SPECI001711 Job Description: NOW HIRING: Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (Systems & Analytics) POSITION SUMMARY: The Rainforest Alliance is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Analyst to support financial planning and analysis across the organization. This role focuses on core FP&A processes and the administration of financial planning systems, including Adaptive Insights. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A, this position helps ensure accurate, consistent, and efficient financial data, forecasting, and reporting across a global organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in systems and process improvement. WHAT YOU WILL DO: FP&A Process Execution & Support - Support recurring reporting and forecasting processes through advanced Excel tools (e.g., large datasets, multi-tab models, and structured formulas) - Maintain and update complex Excel-based financial models and reporting templates, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and auditability - Prepare recurring financial reports and variance analyses for internal stakeholders - Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data used in planning and reporting - Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions - Execute established financial processes and workflows with a high degree of accuracy and independence after initial onboarding - Apply existing methodologies and documentation to new or evolving scenarios, using sound judgment to determine appropriate next steps - Identify and escalate inconsistencies or gaps in data, processes, or outputs, proposing potential solutions when appropriate Systems & Data Management - Support administration and daily use of Workday-Adaptive Insights, including data uploads, reconciliations, and report generation - Extract, reconcile, validate, and report on financial data across Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Salesforce, and related systems - Use Power BI or similar visualization tools to develop user-friendly financial dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for internal stakeholders - Use Excel-based tools, including OfficeConnect, to extract, validate, and report on data from Adaptive Insights Process Improvement & Documentation - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in FP&A processes - Support standardization of planning and reporting processes across teams - Maintain clear documentation of financial models, processes, and system workflows - Help develop user guides and supporting training efforts WHAT YOU BRING: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field - 4–6+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role - Advanced Excel skills, including complex models, large datasets, and multi-tab reports - Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar - Experience with financial planning systems, preferably Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, or similar ERP experience preferred - OfficeConnect or similar Excel-based reporting tool experience strongly preferred BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE: - Be a part of a global organization with an impactful mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture. - Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development. - Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment. - Receive a competitive salary package. - A favourable time‑off policy. - Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes: - Resilience and personal leave days - Employee assistance programs - Wellbeing activities - Sabbatical opportunities Let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission. Level: 3 Salary: - National Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) - $64,260 - $91,770 - New York Salary Range - $76,323 - $109,033 - Washington DC Salary Range - $73,875 - $105,535 Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in the US will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department. The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Role Description The consultant or consulting firm will support the Quality of Implementation (QoI) team in reviewing Supply Chain Risk Assessments (SCRAs) and approving Endorsement Letters. - General Objective: Support the QoI team in reviewing SCRAs and approving Endorsement Letters. - Specific Objectives: - Review SCRAs globally based on Certificate Holder (CH) submitted data. - Review and issue Endorsement Letters and licenses for Risk Level A CHs. Activities include: - Endorsement Process: - Extract PowerBI reports of Risk Level A sites. - Review self-assessments. - Create and issue Endorsement Letters and license activation. - Track progress via Excel and email. - SCRAs: - Extract new site lists from the RA platform (RACP). - Review SCRAs, follow up, and clarify information via email. - Update certification scope changes in RACP. - License Extensions: - Issue extensions in RACP. Deliverables include: - PowerBI reports of Risk Level A sites. - Monthly logs of self-assessment reviews. - Endorsement letters and license activations. - Conduct Supply Chain Actors Quality Assurance Checks. - Conduct quality checks for traceability, premium, and royalty. - Identify non-compliant SCAs and follow up to ensure compliance. - Report the reviewed SCA documents and the number of inconsistencies or non-compliances. - Excel/email progress tracking. - RACP lists of new certification sites. - Email follow-ups and certification scope updates. - License extension records. Qualifications - Degree in Administration, Systems Engineering, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agroindustry, Environmental Engineering, or related fields. - Advanced English language skills. - Advanced Excel/database skills. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and adapt to various online systems. Requirements - Technical proposal (10%) - Methodology (15%) - Team composition and expertise (10%) - Previous experience (20%) - Financial proposal or budget (5%) - Availability (40%) Benefits - Opportunity to work with an international nonprofit organization. - Engagement in meaningful projects that support sustainable practices. Company Description The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. We are building an alliance to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. We envision a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Information Security Analyst to join our security team. This role will be critical in protecting our digital assets, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring the continuous improvement of our security posture. You will work proactively to identify security risks, develop, and implement security frameworks, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our IT systems and data. The successful candidate will be responsible for all KPIs related to cyber security. You will be expected to coordinate implementation of all information security related processes in conjunction with others at Rainforest Alliance. You will also be handling and coordinating task/activities by firms/individuals contracted to provide information security services, working to ensure peers, senior and junior colleagues deliver necessary environment improvements effectively and expediently. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and confirmed hands-on experience in securing Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Purview, Defender Suite), implementing endpoint hardening strategies, and using advanced security tools. Key Responsibilities: Security Operations & Incident Response: - Participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. - Monitor security alerts from various sources (SIEM, EDR, cloud logs) and respond to security incidents in a timely manner. - Develop and maintain security documentation, including procedures, runbooks, and incident response plans. - Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in penetration testing remediation efforts. Security Awareness & Training: - Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for employees, acting as a domain authority for security best practices. Collaboration: - Work closely with all IT teams, Enterprise Architecture, PMO and other stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of our infrastructure and applications at the design and requirements stage. - Through reporting, monitoring and alerting, find opportunities for automation and improvement of RA security posture, including exception handling of threat alerts, patches, system and software vulnerabilities. Reporting: - Creation of weekly and monthly reporting packs, demonstrating rolling position on vulnerabilities, threats, progress against plan on key security initiatives. Risk Management: - Conduct risk assessments and participate in security design reviews to ensure appropriate mitigations are in place for new services and system changes (shifting security left). Azure Security: - Administer and configure Azure security services (e.g., Azure Security Centre/Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall etc). - Monitor Azure environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. - Implement and make sure security best practices within Azure IaaS and PaaS deployments, audit Azure resources for compliance. Entra ID (Azure AD) Security: - Lead and secure Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) including Conditional Access Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity Governance, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). - Monitor Entra ID for suspicious activity and unauthorised access attempts. - Implement Zero Trust principles, ensuring least privilege access, secure authentication flows, and continuous risk-based conditional access. Microsoft 365 Administration & Security: - Secure Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, etc.), looking after user access, data governance, and threat protection within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. - Configure and optimise Microsoft 365 security features (e.g., Defender for Office 365, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview + compliance policies). Endpoint Hardening: - Develop, implement, and maintain security baselines and hardening standards for endpoints (Windows, macOS, Linux). - Configure and handle Microsoft Entra Domain Services based Group Policies (GPOs) and equivalent Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions for security settings. - Ensure secure configuration and patch management across all endpoints. - Report on exceptions to relevant Team Managers and ensure mitigation is undertaken, through regular engagement. XDR: - Administer, configure, and optimise RA’s XDR service, currently Crowdstrike Falcon but planned for migration to Microsoft Defender XDR. - Monitor alerts and dashboards for endpoint security incidents and threats, perform threat hunting and incident response activities using CrowdStrike data. - Develop and refine custom detections and response playbooks within CrowdStrike. Vulnerability Scanning: - Identify and prioritise remediation of CVE-aligned vulnerabilities - Provide reporting to IT leadership on progress against remediation targets - Notify IT teams of emerging high/critical vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation planning - Devise reporting dashboards for senior IT leadership Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in an information security role. - Proven working experience and deep understanding of Azure security services and best practices. - Extensive hands-on experience with Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and Microsoft 365 security administration. - Demonstrable experience with endpoint hardening methodologies and implementation. - Hands-on administration and operational experience with CrowdStrike Falcon platform. - Experience with security incident response and threat hunting. - Solid understanding of networking concepts. - Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001). - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant security certifications (e.g., AZ-500 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, SC-200 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GIAC certifications). - Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and security tasks. - Knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools. - Demonstrable experience with other EDR/XDR solutions. - Understanding of regulatory and technical compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST, ISO27001). Deadline: 01 May 2026 Salary: Commensurate with experience Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in either Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico or Brazil will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.

Role Description The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is seeking a consultant or consulting firm to support data collection and analysis as part of the LANDRISE project’s learning evaluation. The consultancy aims to generate accurate, gender-sensitive, and landscape-relevant data at the household and community levels across the project sites. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant fields such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. - Demonstrated experience in evaluating programs related to climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land use, livelihoods, financial inclusion, and green enterprise development. - Experience conducting gender-responsive and socially inclusive evaluations. - Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale field data collection, including use of digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO). - Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, or similar tools. - Availability of qualified field enumerators and supervisors with local language proficiency. - Demonstrated commitment to ethical research practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, and data protection. Requirements - Participate in an inception session with Rainforest Alliance to align on the scope of work, methodology, data collection timelines, and roles. - Receive training on the use of RA-designed digital data collection tools, survey instruments, and standard operating procedures. - Propose and finalize a detailed sampling strategy in line with the project’s target groups and indicators. - Ensure the sample is representative across key categories, including gender (women and youth), type of livelihood activity, and geographic coverage within the project area. - Recruit a team of qualified enumerators with demonstrated experience in household or enterprise-level surveys. - Organize a training session to familiarize enumerators with the survey tools, digital platforms, research ethics, and data quality assurance protocols. - Conduct a pilot of the survey tools with a small subset of respondents to test clarity, functionality, and cultural/contextual appropriateness. - Implement field data collection in the selected communities across the project area using digital tools. - Oversee real-time digital data entry during interviews using approved platforms. - Conduct comprehensive analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical and thematic analysis techniques. Benefits - Opportunity to contribute to a significant project aimed at enhancing the resilience of rural communities. - Engagement in a dynamic and impactful evaluation process. - Collaboration with a reputable international nonprofit organization. Deliverables - Finalized fieldwork plan including sampling methodology, schedule, and enumerator list for approval by Rainforest Alliance (RA) - Day 2 after contract signing. - Completed data collection across target locations using standardized tools provided by RA - Day 10 from contract signing. - Cleaned and validated dataset in prescribed format submitted to RA - Day 13 from contract signing. - Share analysis plan for review - Day 14 from contract signing. - Share Draft 0 of the report in a format prescribed by RA for review - Day 20 from contract signing. - Share finalized report with input from RA - Day 25 from contract signing. - Handover final report, including an annex of field report summarizing methodology followed, data collection challenges, mitigation strategies, lessons learnt, photos and videos, and submission of all consent forms - Day 30 from contract signing. Selection Criteria - Technical proposal - 25% - Methodology - 10% - Team composition and expertise - 10% - Previous experience - 10% - Financial proposal or budget - 40% - Availability - 5% Proposal Process and Format - Submit proposals to hhafid@ra.org and cc. bmulandi@ra.org, cadoyo@ra.org with the subject ‘Proposal for LANDRISE Endline Evaluation’. - Finalists will be notified of their selection by 25th April 2026. - Deadline for submission of proposals is 20th April 2026.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Mapping of the technical ecosystem of phytosanitary management in Brazilian coffee production (C. arabica and C. canephora) to identify viable alternatives to Cyproconazole and Thiamethoxam Analysis of the perspectives of key research and extension stakeholders regarding currently viable alternatives to Cyproconazole and Thiamethoxam in Brazilian coffee production Summary Information Department: PS, QoI and Global Programs, Agriculture Team Location(s): Remote, focused on the main coffee-producing regions of Brazil (Cerrado, Alta Mogiana, South of Minas, Espírito Santo, and South of Bahia) Engagement Period: April to May 2026 Expected Start Date: April 2026 Reporting to: Product Support About Rainforest Alliance Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. We are building an alliance to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. Rainforest Alliance envisions a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. We create a more sustainable world by leveraging social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of producers and forest communities. In this context, Rainforest Alliance promotes the progressive reduction of dependence on highly hazardous pesticides by strengthening Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and identifying technically viable and available alternatives adapted to local production contexts. For more information, please visit: http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about Background Rainforest Alliance is committed to fostering healthy and resilient agroecosystems with minimal dependence on pesticides, promoting sustainable pest management through Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). In Brazilian coffee production, however, the use of cyproconazole and thiamethoxam remains widespread, including soil applications of commercial formulations for the control of coffee leaf rust and soil pests, despite the associated risks to human health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Under the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard Version 1.4, the organization reinforces restrictions on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and prohibits the soil application of triazoles listed under the Exceptional Use Policy (EUP), based on scientific evidence showing that foliar applications are more effective, require lower quantities of active ingredients, and significantly reduce risks of soil and water contamination. This position is outlined in the technical document Application of Triazoles for Control of Coffee Leaf Rust (Hemileia vastatrix) (Rainforest Alliance, 2022). These updates reflect a strengthened pathway toward reduced reliance on hazardous inputs and greater alignment between certification requirements and environmental protection goals. At the same time, Rainforest Alliance’s emerging regenerative agriculture approach further advances this transition by promoting farming systems that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and improve farmers’ livelihoods. This regenerative vision goes beyond input substitution, aiming to redesign production systems to be ecologically balanced and economically viable. Given the persistent gap between widely disseminated technical recommendations in the Brazilian coffee sector and the requirements of the Rainforest Alliance Standard (v1.4) and its regenerative agriculture framework, this initiative seeks to identify and map institutions, researchers, extension agents, and consultants who are already developing, recommending, or validating technically sound and economically viable alternatives to the current reliance on cyproconazole and thiamethoxam. Strengthening cross-sector coordination will help expand access to high-quality, non-commercial technical assistance and accelerate the adoption of more resilient, regenerative, and environmentally sustainable practices in Brazilian coffee production. Scope of the Consultancy Work Main Objective Identify and analyse the technical and institutional landscape of the Brazilian coffee sector related to the knowledge, validation, recommendation, and research of viable and available alternatives to soil drench applications of commercial formulations combining Cyproconazole and Thiamethoxam in C. arabica and C. canephora coffee. Specific Objectives - Map the main institutions, organizations, and key actors in the coffee sector (C. arabica and C. canephora) that directly influence phytosanitary recommendations to producers. - Define the overall picture and current view of the sector regarding the practice of applying the mixture of Cyproconazole + Thiamethoxam to the soil and the alternatives that are currently being used, evaluated, or recommended as replacements as well as their efficacy, impact on productivity, and economic viability. - Identify the main decision-makers and technical influencers who impact producers' decisions on phytosanitary management and the replacement of this specific practice. - Consolidate the findings of the initial research already conducted, integrating them into a structured analysis. As a result of this phase, a consolidated document in English will be developed, bringing together the main findings, analysis, and conclusions. This document will serve as the foundation for defining transition, positioning, or phase-out strategies related to the soil drench application of commercial formulations combining Cyproconazole + Thiamethoxam. Through this consultancy, Rainforest Alliance will gain a clear understanding of: - Which technical actors in the Brazilian coffee sector are already aware of, recommending, or validating alternatives to this practice. - Which currently available alternatives are being promoted in the field. - What technical, economic, or cultural barriers exist for transitioning away from this practice. This information will serve as the strategic basis for the next phase of the project, which will include field visits, technical support to producers, and monitoring of results. Activities To achieve the proposed objectives, the following activities will be carried out: - Conduct a sector mapping to identify the main actors influencing decision-making among C. arabica and C. canephora producers, with emphasis on those involved in technical recommendations related to the soil drench application of commercial formulations combining Cyproconazole + Thiamethoxam. This includes research institutes, universities, professors, and independent consultants - Conduct virtual dialogues and interviews with specialists aimed at understanding their technical perspectives on: - The current role of this practice within coffee phytosanitary management. - The main challenges associated with its use (economic, efficacy, resistance, regulation, sustainability). - The alternatives currently available that are being recommended, evaluated, or implemented as replacements and assess how they compare in terms of economic viability, efficacy, and sustainability. - Identify existing experiences, trials, research initiatives, or technical recommendations that support the use of alternatives to this practice across different coffee-producing regions of Brazil. - Develop a database including the actor’s name, institution, region of operation, contact information, and key technical perspectives related to phytosanitary management and the transition toward alternatives. - Develop a database including the actor’s name, institution, region of operation, contact information, and key technical perspectives related to phytosanitary management and the transition toward alternatives. Analyze the collected information and prepare a technical report in English for Rainforest Alliance, including: - A strategic stakeholder map. - An inventory of existing technical alternatives. - The level of adoption or validation of these alternatives. - Identified barriers to transition. Deliverables Deliverable Description Expected Delivery Date Work Plan Presentation Document outlining the methodological approach, timeline, implementation phases, and responsibilities, focused on mapping technical stakeholders and alternatives to the soil drench application of the Cyproconazole + Thiamethoxam mixture. April 10, 2026 Strategic Stakeholder Pipeline List Structured mapping of the main technical and institutional actors in the coffee sector (C. arabica and C. canephora) who influence phytosanitary recommendations and have knowledge of alternatives to this practice. April 17, 2026 Consolidated Information and Sector Perspective Analysis Systematization of stakeholder perceptions, identified barriers, opportunities, and currently available and promoted alternatives replacing this practice. May 8, 2026 Draft Report Presentation Presentation to the Rainforest Alliance team for technical feedback and strategic alignment. May 11, 2026 Final Report Submission (in English) Consolidated technical report including a strategic stakeholder map, inventory of identified technical alternatives, and analysis of barriers to transition.de barreras para la transición May 15, 2026 General Terms and Conditions for the Request for Proposals - Bidders must provide all information requested in this Request for Proposals and respond clearly and concisely to all points outlined herein. Any proposal that does not fully and comprehensively address this request may be rejected. - Proposals and/or any additional information received after the submission deadline may be rejected by Rainforest Alliance. - Incomplete proposals may be rejected at the discretion of Rainforest Alliance. - Rainforest Alliance reserves the right to request additional information at any time during the procurement process. - Rainforest Alliance may select one, multiple, or no proposals as part of the evaluation process. Furthermore, Rainforest Alliance reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any time. All costs associated with the preparation and submission of the proposal shall be borne by the bidder and will not be reimbursed by Rainforest Alliance. - It is the responsibility of each bidder to identify any confidential or proprietary information contained in their proposal so that it may be treated accordingly. However, Rainforest Alliance cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information received. Selection Criteria and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications of the Consultant or Consulting Company The consultant or consulting firm must meet, at minimum, the following criteria to be eligible to carry out the consultancy: - Academic background and/or demonstrated experience in agronomy, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or related fields. - Experience in developing methodological frameworks, preferably in institutional mapping exercises, technical interviews, and analysis of agricultural recommendation ecosystems. Experience in establishing and managing field experiments, data collection and analysis, and strengthening good agricultural practices. - Knowledge and practical experience in research methodologies and analytical approaches related to the current state of coffee production in Brazil. - Experience in implementing methodological intervention tools for conflict resolution and multi-stakeholder engagement within the agricultural sector. Strong capacity to analyze quantitative and qualitative information obtained through interviews, document review, or technical analysis. - Proficiency in Portuguese is required. Verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English are considered an asset. The selection of the consultant or consulting firm will be based on the following criteria: Criteria Score Academic background and/or experience in agronomy, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or related fields 10% Experience in developing methodological frameworks, including institutional mapping and technical interviews 20% Experience in establishing and managing field experiments, data collection and analysis, and strengthening Good Agricultural Practices 20% Knowledge and application of research and analytical methodologies related to the current state of coffee production in Brazil 15% Experience in implementing methodological intervention tools for conflict resolution and organizational models. 15% Capacity to analyze quantitative and qualitative information 10% Competitive budget aligned with the required scope of work 10% Total 100% Proposal Process and Format Interested consultants or consulting firms must submit a proposal including the following: 1. Legal Requirements: Upon request, consultants must provide all legal documentation required by Rainforest Alliance and/or local legislation, such as work permits, banking details, registration information, tax documents, etc. When the opportunity is restricted to a specific location, only candidates legally authorized to work in that location will be considered. 2. Technical Proposal Requirements: The technical proposal must include: - Profile of the consultant or project team (in the case of a consulting company). - Proposed work plan and methodological approach, including activity timeline and expected results. - Clear description of the proposed methodology for mapping technical stakeholders, conducting interviews, and analyzing the phytosanitary recommendation ecosystem in coffee. - List of previous assignments demonstrating experience in related topics. - Updated CV(s). - Contact details for at least two recent professional references (email and phone number). 3. Financial Proposal Requirements The consultant must submit a budget proposal detailing the costs required to carry out the activities and deliver the expected outputs. This consultancy is desk-based, and no travel-related expenses should be included in the proposal. The financial proposal should clearly indicate: - A detailed fixed-price proposal covering all activities to complete the deliverables. - Include the basis for cost calculation (e.g., reference rates, prior contract benchmarks, or cost structure explanation). - The proposal must be submitted in brazilian reais. All proposals must be submitted through Work at the Rainforest Alliance | Rainforest Alliance – “Request for Proposals” or via LinkedIn, as a single integrated PDF document (one file only). If you experience difficulties uploading information to the platform, please try accessing it using different web browsers. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Contact Person for Questions Matheus Calheiros: mcalheiros@ra.org Proposal Submission Deadline April 17th 2026 Thank you for your interest in working with Rainforest Alliance.

Request for Proposals (RFP) White paper: linking soft commodity sourcing and JREDD+ Summary Information RA Department: Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) (within Global Programs) Location(s): Any location (consultant selects place of work) Commitment: Approx. 20-30 working days Desired start date and duration: April to September Under direction of: Jeff Milder, Director, AFi About the Rainforest Alliance and AFi The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. We are building an alliance to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. We envision a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about. The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) is a collaboration of 23 leading environmental and human rights NGOs – supported by a secretariat hosted by RA – to create a ‘new normal’ of responsible supply chains in agriculture and forestry. The AFi provides the Accountability Framework as a global reference to set goals, take action, and report progress towards supply chains that are protective of forests, other natural ecosystems, and human rights. Hundreds of companies worldwide use the Accountability Framework to help transform their supply chains. The AFi also works to strengthen and align the enabling environment for responsible supply chains across climate, nature, human rights, and corporate disclosure instruments. This includes supporting aligned policies and actions by financial institutions, industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives, reporting and assessment systems, government, and civil society. Project context and objectives Jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+) and supply chain initiatives to deliver deforestation-free or sustainable agricultural and forestry commodities are both approaches that aim to curtail deforestation and associated greenhouse gas emissions in forest-rich regions. However, to date these strategies have been almost entirely siloed from one another. This creates risks of misaligned policies and actions as well as missed opportunities to increase private sector investment, political support, and effective jurisdictional policies and programmes for forest conservation. This project aims to establish an analytical and practical foundation for strengthening synergies between JREDD+ and sustainable supply chain strategies. Specifically, it will identify, assess, and communicate how companies that source soft commodities can invest in, engage with, or benefit from JREDD+ programs to advance their business objectives and sustainability mandates while supporting forest conservation. These insights will be developed through technical analysis, stakeholder interviews, and review of real-world examples, and documented in a white paper. This white paper is expected to be published at or around New York Climate Week to help catalyze near-term action by supply chain companies as well as ongoing discourse, development, and innovation to strengthen synergies between sustainable supply chain initiatives and JREDD+. This initiative is a core focus of the workstream on “Linking supply chain strategies and JREDD+ to protect tropical forests” established under the COP30 Action Agenda launched in Belém and convened under the auspices of the Scaling Jurisdictional REDD+ Coalition and the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP). The white paper will be oriented primarily to the audience of companies that source agricultural and forestry commodities, and additionally to the JREDD+, forest carbon, and carbon market communities (including JREDD+ implementers and stakeholders as well as those involved in standard-setting, carbon methodologies and accounting, and service provision). Its main purposes are to: - Raise awareness of opportunities to strengthen synergies between JREDD+ and sustainable supply chain strategies to protect tropical forests. - Educate supply chain companies (ie, soft commodity offtakers) about JREDD+ and its potential relevance to their business. - Identify specific modalities through which companies can invest in, engage with, or benefit from JREDD+ to advance key business mandates (eg, regulatory compliance, achieving goals for deforestation-free supply chains and emissions reductions, risk mitigation, and supply chain security and resilience). - Establish a foundation for further dialogue, investment, and policy design to bridge the JREDD+ and sustainable supply chain spaces to strengthen forest protection. Consultancy Scope of Work The consultant will lead research and writing of the white paper described above, with guidance and oversight from members of the AFi Secretariat. This work will be carried out through the following five components. Component 1: desk research Conduct research on the range of potential modalities by which supply chain companies can invest in, engage with, or benefit from JREDD+. This includes at least eight modalities already identified by the AFi Secretariat, including some that may result in quantified climate outcomes recognized by emissions accounting frameworks, as well as other forms of contribution or engagement. For each modality, research and analysis should include, as appropriate: - Describing the modality, including by drawing upon examples of its application (if any). - Assessing relevant rules and methodologies for accounting for carbon emissions, removals, and credits, as well as for supply chain deforestation and conversion, to determine whether and under what circumstances the modality may be used in alignment with those instruments. - Assessing how the modality may help supply chain companies fulfil or advance key regulations, mandates, or targets. - Elaborating an example or scenario that demonstrates the modality, including emissions reductions or deforestation reduction realized and/or credits accrued over time, using a real or hypothetical context in which commodity sourcing and JREDD+ co-occur. Deliverable: Research brief summarizing the modalities considered and, for all that appear potentially viable, the above information for each modality. The brief may be developed in a format that feeds directly into the consultation package and/or draft white paper. Component 2: stakeholder interviews Conduct semi-structured interviews with approximately 20 key stakeholders representing supply chain companies (ie, commodity traders and large downstream buyers), jurisdictional leaders, and experts on JREDD+, emissions accounting, and carbon markets. These interviews should serve to: - Understand each stakeholder’s interest in better linking supply chain strategies and JREDD+ in general (eg, what objectives they would hope to advance and what would constitute success). - Invite the stakeholder’s ideas and perspectives on any of the modalities on which they have expertise or interest. - Identify ‘low hanging fruit’ to create greater synergy between JREDD+ and sustainable supply chain strategies as well as ambiguities, practical challenges, or structural barriers that may stand in the way of progress. - For company interviewees, understand specifically which business mandates and business cases the company is most interested in pursuing through or in relation to JREDD+ (eg, regulatory compliance, achieving goals for deforestation-free supply chains and emissions reductions, risk mitigation, reporting and claims, or supply chain security and resilience). Deliverable: Interview transcripts and summaries, as well as a synthesis of findings and themes. The latter may be developed in a format that feeds directly into the consultation package and/or draft white paper. Component 3: consultation brief Consolidate the findings from Components 1 and 2 into a “consultation brief” that the AFi Secretariat can use to vet and refine preliminary ideas for the white paper. This brief should take the form of a slide deck of approximately 15-20 slides that can be used during a stakeholder event at London Climate Action Week (LCAW), in other presentations, and as a self-guided overview for interested stakeholders. Deliverable: Consultation brief of approximately 15-20 slides created in the AFi slide template. Component 4: draft white paper Prepare a draft white paper that fulfils the purposes outlined in the “Project context and objectives” section and is elaborated as follows: - The paper should be developed according to an outline co-developed with, and approved by, the AFi Secretariat. At the outset of the project, the Secretariat will provide the consultant with an initial annotated outline from which to build. This includes the following sections: - Introduction and objectives of the paper - An overview of JREDD+, aimed at companies that may not be familiar with it - Modalities – how supply chain companies can invest in, engage with, or benefit from in JREDD+ - Company use cases – how investment and engagement in JREDD+ can help companies fulfil key goals, mandates, and business priorities - Criteria for effective and responsible company participation in JREDD+ - Considerations for a broader bridging of JREDD+ and supply chain strategies - Conclusions - Indicative length of the paper is approximately 20-30 single spaced pages, with the final length determined by the agreed-upon outline. - The paper should build primarily from the outputs of Components 1 and 2 as well as from input collected by the AFi Secretariat at the LCAW stakeholder event. - The paper should be written in accessible language considering the target audiences mentioned above. It should minimize jargon, explain key terms and concepts, and take a pragmatic orientation that emphasizes near term opportunities and business relevance of JREDD+ and the identified engagement modalities. Deliverable: Draft white paper. Component 5: final paper Based on feedback from the AFi Secretariat and a small number of other reviewers, refine the white paper into a final version, including text and any supporting tables, boxes, and figures where useful to clearly present the material. The paper should be delivered in Word format; the consultant is not responsible for final document design. Deliverable: Final white paper. Deliverables schedule Deliverables are due on the following schedule. The table also provides indicative level of effort estimates. Component Approximate level of effort (working days) Deliverable Due date 1 8-10 days 1. Research brief May 29 2 6-8 days 2. Interview transcripts and synthesis June 8 3 1-2 days 3. Consultation brief June 18 4 5-7 days 4. Draft white paper July 24 5 2-3 days 5. Final white paper August 24 General Terms and Conditions for Request for Proposal - Applicants must provide all requisite information under this RFP and clearly and concisely respond to all points set out in this RFP. Any proposal that does not fully and comprehensively address this RFP may be rejected. - Proposals and/or any additional information received after the submission time and date are subject to rejection by RA. - Incomplete proposals may be rejected by RA at its discretion. - RA reserves the right to request additional information at any time during the procurement process. - RA is at liberty to make multiple or no selections as part of the proposal process. RA also reserves the right to cancel the procurement. - All proposal costs shall be borne by the applicant and will not be reimbursed by RA. - It is the responsibility of every bidder to identify any information of a confidential or proprietary nature contained in its proposal so that it may be handled accordingly. However, RA cannot guarantee confidentiality. Selection Criteria and qualifications The consultant or consultant firm should meet the following minimum qualifications: - Expertise on JREDD+, its associated frameworks and standards, and its implementation. - Close familiarity with climate target-setting and accounting frameworks for the private sector, including SBTi FLAG and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard. - Familiarity with sustainable supply chain policies, standards, and practices for the agri-food sector. - Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work products on strict deadline. - Demonstrated ability to translate and communicate detailed technical concepts into concise and business-relevant information and narratives. Selection of the consultant or consultant firm is based on the following criteria: - Quality of the technical proposal and work plan - Relevant qualifications and past experience of the individual(s) who will work on this assignment, and of the consulting firm (if applicable) - Quality of work samples - Cost - Confirmation of ability and commitment to meet the specified deadlines Proposal Process and Format Interested consultants or consultant firms should submit a proposal that includes the following: - Technical proposal and work plan: A description (in two pages or less) of the proposed approach to the scope of work, particularly the consultant’s ideas for Components 1 and 2 as well as ideas for the white paper to fulfil its purposes vis-à-vis its target audience. - Summary of qualifications and past experience: A summary (in one page or less) of the relevant qualifications and experience of the consultant or consulting firm. This should be supported by: - A list of all people who will work on the project and their roles - CVs of these personnel - Two or three references (with email and phone contacts) from recent comparable tasks or products - Work samples: Two or three work products from similar projects that illustrate the types of research, engagement, synthesis, and writing activities required for this project. - Financial proposal: - Proposed fee to complete the work, in USD. This should be submitted as a fixed price proposal to complete the assignment. - Statutory Requirements: Upon request, the consultant should supply all required legal documents as may be required by RA and/or local law, e.g. work permit, bank details, registration details, tax documents etc. When opportunity is restricted to a specific location, only candidates authorized to work in the location will be considered. RFP Timeline The anticipated timeline is as follows: - April 6: RFP issued - April 24: Deadline for proposals - Week of April 27: Top candidate(s) interviewed - May 6: Contract awarded and project activities commence - August 28: Project concludes Thank you for your interest in working with the Rainforest Alliance and the AFi