Programme Manager Forest Management (m-f-d)
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Job Summary
The Scope
We are looking for an engagedProgramme Manager Forest Management who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSCs mission to work with us in a multinational environment.
This role leads the operational and content planning development and consistent implementation of FSCs global normative framework for Forest Management. You will ensure that the framework remains credible effective and aligned with FSCs mission worldwide.
If you are ready to shape global Forest Management standards and drive meaningful impact in responsible forest management we encourage you to apply.
This role leads the operational and content planning development and consistent implementation of FSCs global normative framework for Forest Management. You will ensure that the framework remains credible effective and aligned with FSCs mission worldwide.
If you are ready to shape global Forest Management standards and drive meaningful impact in responsible forest management we encourage you to apply.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the Forest Management Programme Team by providing clear direction effective supervision and a supportive environment that fosters trust belonging and high performance in line with FSC Leadership Principles.
- Develop and implement outcomeoriented work plans aligned with organizational strategies ensuring responsible budgeting and efficient use of resources.
- Oversee highquality project management across all programme initiatives ensuring timely compliant and budgetaligned delivery of projects.
- Provide strategic oversight for the revision of key normative documents including the FSC Principles & Criteria and International Generic Indicators.
- Coordinate and guide the development approval maintenance revision and interpretation of all normative requirements under the Forest Management Programme.
- Ensure the creation of clear and effective communications guidance materials and training resources for certificate holders certification bodies and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain proactive monitoring and reporting systems of the normative processes to deliver regular accurate status updates to management and approval bodies ensuring timely interventions to address risks or delays.
- Foster strong collaboration with Country Requirements Programmes to ensure alignment in approach operational execution and shared objectives.
- Represent FSC in internal and external forums contribute to cross-unit coordination and participate in internal competence and accreditation programmes.
Your profile
- MSc in Forest Management (or related fields such as Ecology Natural Resource Management or Business Administration); PhD is a strong asset.
- 5 years of professional experience in forest management certification natural resource management multistakeholder processes or program/project management.
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams with at least 5 years of direct people supervision experience.
- Demonstrated success in project management including planning coordination and delivery.
- Strong skills in document review evaluation and management with the ability to understand and assess complex technical content.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with monitoring & evaluation and voluntary sustainability schemes (highly desirable).
- Strong communication skills including writing presentation facilitation and conflict management.
- High level of accuracy diligence proactiveness and solution orientation.
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 (especially MS Word) and ability to interpret data and guide analytics.
- Fluency in English; Spanish or French fluency is an asset.
- Experience with fundraising and donor reporting is a plus.
Why us
- 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.
- Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.
The Fine Print
- Bonn Germany.
- Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
- Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible subject to satisfactory performance).
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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
