Regional Ecosystem Services Lead, APAC (m-f-d)
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Job Summary
The Scope
We are looking for an engagedRegional Ecosystem Services Lead APACwho brings solid expertise and a passion for FSCs mission to work with us in a multinational environment.
As our Regional Ecosystem Services Lead APAC you will play a key role in strengthening FSCs ecosystem services strategy by driving market uptake engaging diverse stakeholders and ensuring credible highquality implementation on the ground. We are seeking a strategic collaborative professional who can translate complex sustainability concepts into practical action build strong partnerships and champion the value of ecosystem services certification to unlock enhanced forest benefits.
As our Regional Ecosystem Services Lead APAC you will play a key role in strengthening FSCs ecosystem services strategy by driving market uptake engaging diverse stakeholders and ensuring credible highquality implementation on the ground. We are seeking a strategic collaborative professional who can translate complex sustainability concepts into practical action build strong partnerships and champion the value of ecosystem services certification to unlock enhanced forest benefits.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Market Development
Policy & Advocacy
Capacity & Knowledge Building
- Conduct market analysis to identify gaps in Ecosystem Service offerings and potential growth areas.
- Develop strategies to engage with stakeholders including corporates and governments to facilitate the uptake of ecosystem services andthe growth of ES-certified area.
- Develop strategic partnership plans(e.g. with NGOs brands financial institutions) to drive tangible outcomes andrevenue-generating opportunities related to ecosystem services.
- Identify key stakeholders for feedback on ecosystem service initiatives and strategies.
- Design and implement capacity-building formats tailored to the needs of certificate holders and partners.
- Map and expand stakeholder networks focusing on communities governmental bodies and the private sector to foster collaboration.
Policy & Advocacy
- Engage with government agencies and financial institutions to advocate for the integration of ecosystem services into relevant policies and frameworks.
- Oversee the development of policies that recognize and promote ecosystem services at regional and global levels.
- Participate in regional policy dialogues events and conferences to represent organizational interests and shareinsights.
Capacity & Knowledge Building
- Oversee the development and delivery of training programs ensuring high completion rates and relevant contentfor certificate holders auditors and communities.
- Create and adapt technical guidance materials specifically designed for the Asia Pacific region.
- Provide timely responses to technical inquiries to ensure stakeholders receive necessary assistance.
- Monitor and report on the progress of regional ecosystem service strategies ensuring alignment with global organizational goals.
- Manage project budgets effectively ensuring variance remains within acceptable limits.
- Facilitate collaboration with other FSC programs(e.g. Forest Management Marketing & Communications) toenhance overall impact.
- Develop metrics and frameworks to assess and report on the benefits derived from ecosystem services initiatives(e.g. tonnes of carbon sequestered hectares of restored habitat water quality indicators).
- Assist partners in utilizing ecosystem service claims for marketing purposesto enhance visibility and outreach.
- Track and analyse the visibility of initiatives through media mentions and case studies regularly reporting on impact regularly.
Your profile
Educationand Training:
WorkingExperience Style and Skills:
Language&Communication Skills:
DigitalSkills good skills in the use of/experience with:
Others:
- University degree in Environmental Science Forestry Natural Resource Management Ecology Sustainability/Climate Environmental Economics or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Additional training in Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) impact measurement project finance for naturebased solutions or ESG/sustainability reporting is an asset.
WorkingExperience Style and Skills:
- Experience: 710 years in forestry ecosystem services naturebased solutions climate/biodiversity markets or sustainable land use in APAC; with handson program or project delivery.
- Technical: Familiarity with ecosystem services identification baselining monitoring approaches and credible result/claim verification; understanding of market demand and corporate use cases for ES outcomes.
- Project & portfolio management: Proven ability to scope plan budget and deliver multistakeholder projects across countries; strong risk management and issueresolution skills.
- Stakeholder engagement: Track record working with forest managers communities/Indigenous Peoples NGOs private sector and public actors; skilled at translating technical content for diverse audiences.
- Commercial acumen: Comfortable nurturing partnership pipelines structuring collaboration agreements and aligning value propositions around verified environmental outcomes.
- Work style: Solutionoriented proactive organized and comfortable operating across cultures in a fastmoving impactdriven environment; diligent with high attention to accuracy.
Language&Communication Skills:
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
- One or more APAC languages (e.g. Mandarin Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia Thai Vietnamese Japanese Korean Hindi) is advantageous.
- Excellent facilitation presentation and writing skills; can produce clear guidance and compelling impact narratives.
DigitalSkills good skills in the use of/experience with:
- Strong proficiency with MS Office/365 (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams/SharePoint).
- Experience with CRM or pipeline tools (e.g. Salesforce) and content management systems is a plus.
- Comfort with basic data workflows for MRV (e.g. spreadsheets dashboards) and collaboration platforms.
Others:
- Experience working in multicultural multilingual global teams and/or NGOs/nonprofits.
- Strong alignment with FSCs mission and values; cultural awareness and sensitivity toward diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- Ability to represent FSC with professionalism and integrity.
Why us
- Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the worlds forests.
- Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400 forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
- Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities.
The Fine Print
- Location: Remote APAC region.
- Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
- Duration of Consultancy agreement: 2 years (extension possible subject to
satisfactory performance). - Travel: Travel is required (mostly regional).
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Dont delay - apply now!
Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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We are looking forward to your application!
About us
Welcome to FSC!
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs consumers and businesses FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the worlds forests.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs consumers and businesses FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the worlds forests.
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Welcome to FSC! The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading ... View more
