Role Info ?

Location

Bangkok

Job Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-site

Experience Level

3–5 years

Education

Master’s Degree

Career Level

Mid-Level

Nationality

Thai

Salary

Negotiable

Job Expiry Date

05 Aug, 2025

Time Left

Expired

Skill Area ?

Project-ManagementFundraisingCommunity-Engagement

Core Sector ?

Environment & ClimateTechnology & Innovation

About Org ?

RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization with nearly 40 years of experience working in the Asia-Pacific region. It focuses on empowering local communities to manage forest landscapes sustainably and equitably, while addressing climate change, deforestation, and inequality. RECOFTC collaborates with diverse stakeholders including governments, communities, private sectors, and academia, and currently operates in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

The position is part of RECOFTC’s collaboration with the Wyss Academy for Nature, a Swiss foundation promoting sustainable development pathways by integrating science, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.

RECOFTC

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer

RECOFTC

Job Overview

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer will support the RECOFTC–Wyss Academy collaboration by developing innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives that generate sustainable solutions and co-benefits for people and nature. The role focuses on product development, social enterprise incubation, business partnerships, and capacity-building for local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement entrepreneurial activities including product development, startups, value chains, and business models
  • Monitor innovation trends and identify business opportunities in Southeast Asia
  • Lead innovation processes from ideation to prototyping and implementation
  • Develop strategies for scaling innovations and documenting outcomes
  • Identify and pursue funding from private sector and philanthropic sources
  • Conduct capacity-building for staff, partners, entrepreneurs, and communities
  • Represent the Southeast Asia Hub in global innovation teams and contribute to global innovation projects
  • Support implementation and management of regional projects
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualification

Essential:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in Thailand and Lao PDR
  • Proven experience in sustainability entrepreneurship and business development
  • Strong practical background in product and enterprise development
  • Ability to develop business plans with strategic and financial clarity
  • Experience in supporting and scaling social enterprises
  • Skills in training, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking abilities
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Thai nationality and fluency in English and Thai

Desirable:

  • Experience leading innovation and co-creation processes
  • Familiarity with intellectual property and patenting
  • Experience promoting gender equality and social inclusion
  • Proficiency in Lao and/or Chinese languages

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role, salary expectations, and contact details of three referees (including recent supervisors). Apply online via this Application Link.

Additional Note

RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are reviewed based on merit without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations can be made for applicants with disabilities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit https://www.recoftc.org/

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