Competence Development Manager (m-f-d)

• Develop implement and continuously improve a structured competence development framework for P&P.
• Design practical qualification learning assessment and competence verification approaches aligned with FSC procedures and quality requirements.
• Create and maintain engaging training materials e-learning modules guidance documents and toolkits.
• Coordinate and support onboarding training delivery workshops and learning sessions for staff and working groups.
• Integrate competence development into normative development quality management and implementation processes.
• Partner with process owners and subject matter experts to identify competence needs and develop practical learning solutions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of learning activities and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and evolving requirements.
• Develop and maintain assessment methods including learning checks knowledge tests and feedback mechanisms.
• Maintain structured learning resources and support knowledge sharing through standardized approaches and repositories.
• Collaborate across FSC and contribute to scalable competence development solutions that support organizational performance and future growth.

• Masters degree in Education Learning & Development Quality Management Social Sciences Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in learning and development training quality management process development or standards/certification systems.
• Proven experience designing training programs learning materials and practical assessment or knowledge verification approaches.
• Experience facilitating workshops training sessions and stakeholder learning initiatives.
• Strong project management organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical or procedural topics into clear practical guidance and learning solutions.
• Detail-oriented proactive structured and solution-focused working style with a strong commitment to quality.
• Experience with MS Office 365 (particularly advanced MS Word) and familiarity with e-learning assessment or knowledge management platforms.
• Ability to work with data evaluate learning effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication presentation facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills; fluency in English required with Spanish and/or French considered an asset.

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400 forest stewards
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure
• 30 vacation days yearly
• Regional transportation ticket
• Breakfast bars coffee tea water
• Take part in learning lunches
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures
• In-person get together with the global FSC staff

• Location: Bonn Germany

• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.

• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible subject to satisfactory performance)

• Starting Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply

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