Join ORFC in the Field at Fernhill Farm for two days of on-farm learning and connection this Spring. Dig into working with the wonders of wool, raising rare breed sheep, experimenting with natural dyes, and building your own fibre business in Somerset’s beautiful Chew Valley.Over two days, you can expect practical and creative opportunities:Fernhill Farm tour: conservation grazing and building a thriving fibre businessHands-on blade shearing demo with a speciality fibre flock Yarn, felt, fabric or mulch? Grading fleece for processing Sheep breed selection and management for conservation grazing and fleece quality How to: wool marketing and development for your wool businessDiscovering the world of natural colour with dyes for fleece and yarn Leather-making from Fernhill cattle hides Felting, knitting, and learning to spin fleeceNetworking, social connections and more!Wool Workshops: Details of What to ExpectFernhill: Farm Tour and Fibre Demos with Jennifer Hunter and Andy WearJen Hunter and Andy Wear, farmers at Fernhill for the last 30 years, will guide us through their farming system, events and wool enterprises using nature’s gifts from the land.  Visit ancient sites across the farm, the woodlands plantations, renewable energy installations, natural water purification, and the families of cows, sheep and pigs at Fernhill. Then head into the barns for a shearing demonstration led by Andy, while Jen will demonstrate grading fleece for quality and processing into yarn, felt, and fabric, or using for garden mulch. Takeaway skills: shearing, fleece grading, fibre farming, wool enterprise modelsSelecting Sheep Breeds for Conservation Grazing and Fleece with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust We’ll be digging into rare and native breeds of sheep with Tracy Wathen-Jones of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust to discover more about their role in conservation grazing and agroecological systems. With a look at different breed traits, we’ll explore how breed selection and management can shape environmental outcomes on the farm. And we’ll also be looking at the qualities and uses of different fleeces. All fleece has a use, it’s just about finding what it is! Takeaway skills: conservation grazing, breed selection and management, fleece qualities and applicationsExploring Natural Dyes with Ria Burns Explore the world of natural colour with textile designer Ria Burns. We’ll dye fleece and yarn from the sheep of Fernhill with a vibrant range of colours using native wild plants, cultivated dye crops and food waste. Whilst the pots are bubbling away we’ll go on a short walk to identify the abundant wild plants on the farm that can be used as a dye resource.Key takeaways: natural dying, foraging, native wild plant identificationFrom Fleece to Product: Adding Value to your Wool Clip with South East England FibreshedLearn how to grow your wool business with Deborah Barker, co-founder of South East England Fibreshed. This session will take you through the foundations for developing a brilliant business plan to add value to your wool.  We will start with fleece quality considerations and identifying your market. We will then discuss finding, briefing and working with mills and designers, before moving on to the business plan, pricing, and finally marketing and telling your story. Whether you are just beginning your wool journey, or looking to develop an existing project, come along to gain new skills, ideas, and vision for your business. Key takeaways: fibre business planning, markets, supply chains, storytellingTime to Craft, Make Leather, Socialise and MoreIn a mixed system, it’s not all about the sheep! Join Alice Robinson of British Pasture Leather for a lunchtime deep dive into the leather making process and working with the hides of Fernhill cattle. Plus we’ll be enjoying a relaxed and social evening of crafting with felting, knitting, and spinning fleece together. Two Trees catering will be serving up delicious lunches and celebratory dinners, and for early risers we’ll make time to enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the farm to connect mind, body, soul and land!Practical InformationMealsHot lunches, tea and coffee are included in the ticket price on both days. Ticketed dinners are also available for purchase. We especially encourage attendees to join us for a celebratory evening meal on Tuesday, 7th April, featuring meat produced by Fernhill Farm (vegetarian/vegan options also available). Please note dinners must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.AccomodationA range of on-site accommodation is available, including camping (campervans welcome) and a limited number of indoor options (including shepherds huts). Camping is £15 per person / per night. Campervans in the field (without an electric hookup) are £20 per van per night; campervans in the field (including an electric hookup) are £25 per van per night. Bunkbed accommodation in a shepherds hut is £50 per person / per night. Please book accommodation with Fernhill directly via their website. Please note this is a working farm with livestock; unfortunately, dogs are not permitted.ParkingEarly arrivals are welcome from 4pm on Monday, 6th April. Parking is available on-site. As much as possible we encourage delegates to liftshare (or self-organise shared taxis) using the spreadsheet included in the order confirmation email. Subsidised ticketsWe offer a limited number of subsidised tickets for students; young people (under 25); BPOC; part-time, low-waged, and/or unpaid workers; new entrant farmers; and anyone otherwise unable to attend.

This is a fixed-term contract with an end date of 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.  This is a hybrid position that requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in the Hague, London and New Delhi, India. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of the locations listed above.Your main areas of responsibility will include: Overseeing FOLU country portfolio in Asia (40%) Support the Country Directors in FOLU’s country platforms in the region - currently FOLU China, FOLU Indonesia and FOLU India - to enable the successful delivery of planned activities, the development of strategic thinking and sharpening of impact. Be extremely familiar with the country platforms within Asia, understanding their contexts, partners and work programs. This will require regular contact with country teams (on a weekly basis) and frequent travel (at least one visit to each platform a year and ideally two). Provide regular structured feedback to country platforms on their progress, identifying risks and proposing mitigatory measures.  Work to resolve the operational and strategic challenges experienced by the country platforms – helping to problem solve and drive forward delivery. Implement the quarterly review performance management process. Ensure that country platforms provide complete and succinct narrative and strategic reporting – both for FOLU and donor purposes. Work closely with the Grants & Finance Team to ensure timely disbursements, accurate forecasts and the appropriate allocation of resources. This includes ensuring complete reporting of country platform financials as needed.  Act as ‘award coordinator’ for grants that are predominantly located within FOLU’s platforms in Asia. Supporting fundraising efforts for the Asia platforms (30%) Support the country platforms to fundraise and mobilize resources by (1) reviewing and contributing to concept notes & proposals (2) working with the Global Secretariat’s senior development manager to identify upcoming opportunities and to build donor relationships and (3) working to improve the strategic framing and development of new fundable ideas. Support the country platforms to build long-term and deep relationships with existing donors that are mutually beneficial and sustainable. Ensure countries are represented in global fundraising activities including the development of coalition-wide proposals and discussions with programmatic donors. Bridging the global and country portfolios in Asia & Europe (20%) Ensure that country platforms are kept informed about the activities and priorities of global teams and vice versa. This includes working closely with the Global Secretariat’s Knowledge Generation, International Engagement, Communications and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Teams.  Participate in internal and external meetings and workshops to represent the country platforms where necessary – sharing their knowledge and advocating for their needs. Promote lesson learning and dissemination by (1) participating in FOLU’s communities of practice and (2) inputting into relevant Global Secretariat products. Growing the country portfolio (10%) Work with colleagues in the Countries & Impact Team to develop a strategy for country expansion – to help up the scale up and expansion of FOLU’s country platforms. If requested by FOLU’s Governing Council, identify, scope and develop new country platforms within Asia or Europe. This will involve working closely with FOLU’s leadership team to identify candidate platforms and affiliate platforms.  If approved, work to establish a new Asia or Europe country platform. This includes scoping visits, identifying possible coalition partners, mobilizing funding and sketching out a possible program of work for the new platform. You will be based in the World Resources Institute’s offices in either London or the Hague and will interact closely with FOLU’s Core Partners. Job Qualifications Master's Degree required (or a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of experience) Minimum of 7 years’ experience within government, civil society or the private sector working in a field relevant to food systems transformation.  Experience of working on relevant issues within an Asian context. This should include work at a national level to drive system change. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Self-motivated, entrepreneurial style with strong track record coordinating complex projects and teams across multiple geographic locations Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including across academic, public policy and the private sectors Strong track record of fundraising from bilateral and/or philanthropic donors. Relationship management skills in various cultural contexts Ability to help ensure large projects execute on schedule, on budget and in compliance with all policies and standards on donor partners Full fluency in written English with excellent writing skills Knowledge of relevant Asian languages a plus. Potential Salary: The UK Salary range is between   £54,000 and £68,000 GBP. The Hague salary range is between €63,000 – €79,000 Euros. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a cover letter by April 13, 2026. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.