Application Guide

How to Apply for Southeast Asia Campaign Consultant

at Mighty Earth

🏢 About Mighty Earth

Mighty Earth is a high-impact environmental organization known for its aggressive corporate campaigns that have led to major deforestation commitments from global brands like Nestlé, Mars, and Unilever. Working here means joining a nimble team that holds powerful companies accountable through research, advocacy, and direct engagement.

About This Role

As Southeast Asia Campaign Consultant, you will lead corporate engagement campaigns targeting deforestation and peatland development in Indonesia and Malaysia, focusing on palm oil, timber, and other commodities. Your work will directly influence supply chain policies of major corporations, protecting critical rainforests and reducing global climate emissions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with monitoring satellite alerts for deforestation in concession areas, followed by a call with a partner NGO in Jakarta to coordinate pressure on a target company. Afternoon could involve drafting a briefing for a European investor or preparing talking points for a meeting with a palm oil trader's sustainability team.

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🎯 Who Mighty Earth Is Looking For

  • Proven campaigner with 5+ years experience leading corporate engagement campaigns, ideally in Southeast Asia or related to forest commodities.
  • Deep understanding of palm oil, timber, or pulp and paper supply chains, including key companies, certification schemes, and deforestation drivers.
  • Strong network in Indonesia/Malaysia with ability to engage local NGOs, government, and industry stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and ability to translate complex supply chain data into compelling campaign narratives and tactics.

📝 Tips for Applying to Mighty Earth

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific campaign wins where you directly influenced corporate policy, especially related to deforestation or supply chains.

2

Include a cover letter that demonstrates your knowledge of Mighty Earth's past campaigns (e.g., the 'Holding the Line' report on palm oil) and how your experience aligns.

3

Provide concrete examples of stakeholder mapping or corporate engagement strategies you've developed for Southeast Asian contexts.

4

If you have experience with undercover investigations or supply chain monitoring (e.g., using satellite data), emphasize that explicitly.

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Mention any language skills (Bahasa Indonesia, Malay) or regional expertise, as this is a remote role requiring deep local knowledge.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience leading campaigns that changed corporate behavior in the palm oil or timber sector.', "Familiarity with Mighty Earth's campaign methodology and how you can replicate or improve it in Southeast Asia.", 'Your ability to work independently and remotely while coordinating with global team members across time zones.', "A concrete example of how you've built coalitions with local NGOs or community groups in Indonesia or Malaysia."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Mighty Earth's latest reports on palm oil and deforestation, especially the 'Holding the Line' series and any Indonesia-specific investigations.
  • → Study the current state of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) policies of major traders.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key players in the region: companies like Golden Agri-Resources, Sime Darby, and Wilmar, as well as local NGOs like WALHI and Greenpeace Indonesia.
  • → Review recent policy changes in Indonesia and Malaysia regarding palm oil moratoriums, peatland restoration, and deforestation regulations.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach engaging a major palm oil trader like Wilmar or Cargill to improve their deforestation commitments?
2 Describe a time you had to adapt a campaign strategy due to unexpected pushback from a corporation or government.
3 How do you stay updated on the latest developments in Southeast Asian deforestation policy and corporate commitments?
4 What metrics would you use to measure success in a corporate engagement campaign?
5 How would you handle a situation where a target company claims compliance but your monitoring shows ongoing deforestation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic environmental campaign resume without specific references to Southeast Asia or forest commodities.
  • Avoid overstating your local connections or language fluency if not genuine; the team will probe these in interviews.
  • Don't ignore the part-time nature of the role; be clear about your availability and how you'll manage competing commitments.
  • Don't focus solely on advocacy without demonstrating understanding of corporate engagement and supply chain dynamics.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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