Are you an experienced agriculture certification
professional ready to lead service delivery and client engagement
across India and South Asia? Do you enjoy combining hands-on
auditing with business development and building strong client
relationships? If so, this role could be the right fit for you.
What you can expect: Preferred by Nature is looking for an
Agriculture Lead, South Asia to oversee and coordinate the delivery
of agriculture services across India and South Asia, ensuring
quality, consistency, client satisfaction and alignment with
Preferred by Nature’s strategic objectives. The role also includes
marketing and sales of PbN services in the region, including client
presentations, service proposal preparation, and general support to
PbN’s client portfolio. As a key representative of Preferred by
Nature, you will coordinate operational delivery, manage service
portfolios, and support the development and implementation of
regional agriculture service strategies, contributing to
strengthening the organisation’s reputation as a market leader
among clients. Working with us is never routine, so in your first
year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.
Achieve and maintain qualifications as auditor, quality reviewer,
and task manager across Preferred by Nature’s agriculture
certifications and verifications, including Rainforest Alliance,
UEBT, GlobalG.A.P., SRP, and RSPO. Oversee and coordinate
certification and verification processes, including audit
budgeting, planning, scheduling, and client support. Manage and
oversee the certification and verification portfolio of assigned
clients across India and South Asia. Lead and coordinate audit
activities including on-site visits or remote planning, evaluation,
and report writing. Manage sales processes as sales task manager,
providing service proposals to potential clients. Serve as the
primary relationship manager for assigned clients and key
stakeholders, ensuring effective engagement and service delivery.




Lead regional business development, client engagement, and market
development initiatives for agriculture certification services.
Provide functional guidance and subject-matter leadership to
colleagues, contractors, and auditors involved in agriculture
certification activities. Your first year with us: Within three
months, you will: Develop a strong understanding of Preferred by
Nature’s agriculture certification services, client portfolio, and
internal systems and protocols. Begin conducting audits within your
existing qualification scope and start building relationships with
assigned clients and regional stakeholders. Coordinate with the
Regional Director–South Asia, Country Representative–Sri Lanka, and
the Asia Pacific team to understand current client priorities.
Within six months, you will: Independently manage a portfolio of
certification and verification clients, ensuring quality,
timeliness, and consistency across audits. Actively contribute to
business development and market development activities, including
client presentations and service proposals. Progress towards
additional lead auditor qualifications relevant to the regional
portfolio, such as RSPO or SRP. Within twelve months, you will:
Independently manage a consistent client portfolio across India and
South Asia, with strong quality and client satisfaction. Have
contributed to at least one new business opportunity or client
relationship that strengthens Preferred by Nature’s regional market
position. Provide regular progress updates and recommendations to
your Line Manager on operational performance. Important that you:




Hold a graduate or postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Natural
Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Social
Science, Rural Development, or a similar field. Hold a
qualification as lead auditor for Rainforest Alliance (Farm and
Supply Chain). Are fluent in English and Hindi. Have good
communication, client management, and interpersonal skills. Are
proficient in MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel,
and MS PowerPoint, and other work-related software. Would also be
great, but not necessary, if you: Hold a qualification as lead
auditor for RSPO, SRP, or other agriculture certification and
verification schemes. 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 career 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
350+ 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, 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.

📌 Agriculture Lead (Karnataka)
🏢 Preferred by Nature
📍 Karnataka