Country Requirements Manager (m-f-d)

The Scope

We are looking for an engaged Country Requirements Manager who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.

FSC establishes global standards for responsible forest management, adapting requirements locally through collaboration with Network Partners. The Performance and Standards Unit oversees this process. Your role will involve assessing the rigor and relevance of country-specific requirements, contributing to FSC's global implementation, and learning about diverse forest management practices and stakeholders worldwide. You'll engage in discussions with various interest groups and recommend standards for international approval. We seek detail-oriented professionals who excel in in-depth document reviews, can balance minute details with a global perspective, and have a drive for deep specialization. If this aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage your application.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform thorough content assessment of assigned country requirements against international criteria for rigor and the level of allowed country adaptation. These assessments include:
• Forest stewardship standards (setting the rules for obtaining forest management certification).
• Risk assessments to forest stewardship standards (influencing the rigor of auditing).
• FSC risk assessments for the purpose of sourcing controlled material and EUDR.
• Coordinate the assessment timelines and priorities with a process portfolio manager.
• Conduct necessary conversations with developers of the content under assessment.
• Actively participate in the calibration of content assessments with colleagues engaged in similar activities to ensure highest possible level of standardization and the uniform application of FSC requirements.
• Develop and maintain assessment documentation.
• Present the contents and the results of the assessments in various fora, as necessary.
• Participate in FSC internal competence and accreditation program.
• Other duties assigned by the respective Program Manager.

Your profile

Education and Training:

• A minimum of MSc degree in forestry.
• Other degrees are a strong asset (e.g., Ecology, Natural Resource Management).
• PhD degree is a very strong asset.

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Forest management, Natural Resource Management, Certification, Monitoring and Evaluation, Standard Development.
• Documented experience with documentation review and proven records of document management.
• Very strong review and document evaluation skills: ability to understand complex contents and assess its relevance and applicability in a given context using standardized approaches.
• Ability to make long documents clean and consistent, ability to maintain the contents and editorial styles consistent across various documents. (NOTE: or Publications).
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A very strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
• Proven successful project management experience.
• Excellent time management skills: Ability to perform well while handling simultaneously several administrative and support functions.
• Service and solution-oriented attitude to work.
• Proactiveness and high level of engagement.
• Administration skills.

Digital Skills – good skills in the use of/experience with:

• Standard software packages (MS Office 365; excellence in MS Word).

The Fine Print

• Location: Remote
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years.
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• We aim to fill 3 vacancies.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!

• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English
• Please do not send any photos of yourself.
• The deadline for applications is 17 October 2024.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.

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We are looking forward to your application!

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s 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 by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance if needed, and investment in training and development opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Learning Lunches and more) to advance your career.
• Explore the vibrant federal city of Bonn, home to Beethoven, Haribo, and the beautiful Rhein River promenade including many urban parks and close access to nature. As Germany's UN City and second capital, Bonn is an international city with a rich cultural heritage, recently celebrating its 2000th anniversary. Learn more about the city or take a virtual stroll.
• Embrace work-life balance: beyond Bonn's borders, unlock Europe's wonders with 30 working days of vacation at your disposal. Whether it's skiing in the Swiss Alps or basking in the sun on Mediterranean shores, your European adventures await.

• Exemplary verbal and written conduct and communication skills.
• Skills to lead a conversation and the ability to arrive at timely conclusions.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Assertiveness.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is a plus.
• Fluency in French (spoken and written) is a plus.
• Ability to explain complex topics to a layman’s audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.