Program & Communication Consultant

SERVICE for Rainforest Alliance – PROGRAM & Communication CONSULTANT Summary Information

Department:
Programme/ GEF-UNEP India ILM project

Commitment:
January 2nd, - December 2026

Desired start date and duration: 1 year (180days)

Under direction of:
Senior Project Manager

About the Rainforest Alliance

Rainforest Alliance is a leading global non‑profit formed through the 2018 merger of Rainforest Alliance (New York) and UTZ (Amsterdam). Today, the organization maintains a dual‑headquarter structure with principal offices in Amsterdam and New York City and operates over 20 regional offices serving key global landscapes, implementing sustainability initiatives and certification programs across the world.

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. We work towards making responsible business the new normal through our certification program, tailored supply chain services, landscape and community work and advocacy.

We are looking for a collaborative Program and Communications Consultant who is responsible for supporting the coordination and carrying out communication activities in GEF-UNEP ILM (Integrated Landscape Management) project, “Transforming agricultural systems and strengthening local economies in high biodiversity areas of India through sustainable landscape management in the Eastern Ghats (Andhra Pradesh) and Western Ghats (Karnataka), by promoting sustainable agricultural production, supply chains and public-private finance.

The Consultant, will support the project by working with Rainforest Alliance staff, implementing partners and stakeholders to build a range of communications products that support the project´s results-based management and reporting over the project´s lifetime.

The consultant will serve as the communications arm to achieve overall advocacy objectives. This requires high-level networking and liaison with government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (MoAFW), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and State Forest Departments, other stakeholders of the project to assess communication needs. The role will involve translating technical field reports and monitoring data into compelling, personally relevant, culturally appropriate policy briefs, infographics, and presentations for policymakers.

The Consultant is expected to work and coordinate closely with the Communications Manager for APAC. This includes regular meetings with the wider Communications team to develop and monitor project communications plan, whenever invited.

The Consultant will help organize internal meetings, national and international workshops, and learning sessions and facilitate stakeholder meetings and dialogues. They will be responsible for the complete logistical and communications support for critical community and stakeholder dialogues, from minute-taking" to preparing event-specific communication kits.

• Lead the development and execution of the project’s communication strategy, ensuring alignment with Rainforest Alliance branding and GEF India goals.
• Lead the development and execution of effective Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) strategies to support the project's Knowledge Management (KM) objectives.
• Design and produce high-impact IEC and Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) materials including infographics, videos, newsletters, and social media content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Support the development and finalization of project reports, including the Annual Report, donor submissions, mid-term and end-of-project reviews. This further includes thematic case studies by coordinating with field teams and MEL to compile relevant inputs, organizing documentation, and by providing necessary communication inputs, data, visuals, design and formatting process in alignment with Rainforest Alliance communication standards.
• Establish and maintain robust internal communication protocols to promote cross-learning, knowledge sharing, and exchange of ideas among all project…