Are you an experienced agriculture certification professional who enjoys combining technical audits with client engagement and market development? Do you want to represent a mission-driven organisation and help strengthen sustainable agriculture practices across Japan and East Asia? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.

What you can expect:

Preferred by Nature is looking for an Agriculture Specialist to manage and deliver high-quality agriculture certification and verification services in Japan and East Asia. Preferred by Nature is a registered organisation in Japan, and this role plays an important part in representing our work with clients and stakeholders in the country and across the region.

As Agriculture Specialist, you will conduct audits, manage client portfolios, and support sales and market development activities. You will work closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams to ensure efficient delivery, high technical quality, and strong client relationships. Through this work, you will contribute directly to better land management, responsible supply chains, and positive outcomes for people, nature, and the climate.

Working with us is never a routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Managing agriculture certification and verification services for assigned clients

• Conducting audits, reporting, and quality reviews in line with PBN requirements

• Coordinating audit planning, scheduling, and task management

• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

• Supporting sales processes, proposals, and client presentations

• Contributing to agriculture market development in Japan and East Asia 

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Build a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, systems, and agriculture services

• Begin or complete required auditor and task manager qualifications through necessary training and exposure.

• Support audit planning, client communication, and internal coordination 

Within six months, you will:

• Conduct audits and task management independently within your qualifications

• Deliver timely, high-quality audit reports and contribute to quality reviews

• Support service proposals and engage with potential and existing clients

Within twelve months, you will:

• Fully manage a stable client portfolio with high quality and client satisfaction

• Act as a trusted point of contact for key clients in Japan

• Contribute insights to improve processes and support strategic growth of agriculture services

Important that you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, life sciences, environmental science or a related field.

• Desirable to have 3 years of experience in related agricultural or supply chain fields.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English

• Experience using digital tools in your work (word processing, spreadsheet and presentations)

• Are willing and able to travel within and out of the country.

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Have experience with multiple agriculture schemes such as Rainforest Alliance, Global G.A.P., RSPO, FSC, Organic, UEBT, SRP, or Preferred by Nature Certification.

• Bring experience in sales support or market development within sustainability services

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture

• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.

• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.

• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development

• Potential future international travel opportunities

• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment

• Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year
  

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your application, including salary expectations by latest 20 February 2026 via the application form below.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.