Risk Information Alliance Coordinator (m-f-d)

The Scope

FSC is responsible for setting requirements for responsible forest management and chain of custody all over the world.

While cornerstone rules are set internationally, many of FSC requirements need local adaptation, resulting in various normative documents produced that are applicable for a given country or region.

One of such locally adapted documents are Risk Assessments, essential for the EUDR implementation and integrity. FSC Risk Assessments follow a set of comprehensive indicators and robust methodology to set the common framework for the risk used across FSC system. This is fundamental for the system integrity.

However, with EUDR introducing the obligation to perform risk assessments by all operators, there is a risk that multiple entities, including FSC and other certification schemes will be arriving at their own interpretations of risks.

To prevent that, and to provide robust and credible risk assessments that are aligned across various credible certification schemes and organizations, we are part of RIA - Risk Information Alliance.

Through this work you will have the opportunity to participate in a unique undertaking on a global scale, directly supporting the implementation and integrity of ground-breaking legislations (such as EUDR). We are looking forward to you joining us!

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Your role will be to coordinate RIA-related contributions within FSC, as well as join the management team of RIA by contributing to project management and day-to-day operations together with other members appointed by RIA Steering Committee.

• Ensure smooth and instant information flow between RIA and internal teams within FSC, to achieve effectiveness and transparency.
• Coordinate the contribution to RIA activities by various internal experts within FSC, by liaising with content leads, supervisors, FSC management and FSC Network to ensure relevant resources are secured (e.g. technical expertise related to risk assessment, communications, legal or fundraising teams) and the RIA activities are well integrated in the existing FSC process flows.
• Liaise with CR program on the technical scope of the requirements in the RIA joint methodology and indicators.
• Coordinate between FSC (P&P unit) and the RIA decision making panel for Risk Assessments developed by RIA members.
• Develop and maintain project plan, including risk assessment and stakeholder mapping, for FSC contributions to RIA.
• Contribute to RIA day-to-day management in coordination/project management role as agreed with RIA members.
• Coordinate FSC stakeholder engagement related to RIA, including individual exchanges with external entities, as well as activities related to cross-scheme consultations on developed contents.
• Coordinate alignment between FSC and RIA priority countries for risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and quality resourcing.
• Act as a primary point of contact for RIA in FSC.
• Participate in FSC internal competence and accreditation program.
• Other duties assigned by the Unit Directors.

Your profile

• Education and Training:
  • Master in sustainability or MBA.
  • BSc (or higher) degree in forestry, nature resource management or similar is an asset.
  • Certified project management qualification is an asset.

• Working Experience, Style and Skills:
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Project management, supply chain management, Forest management. Experience in other fields requiring management of medium to long term projects is a plus.
  • Proven records of successful completion of large projects.
  • Proven record of working with content evaluation and management of documents.
  • Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A very strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
  • Excellent time management skills: Ability to perform well while handling simultaneously several functions.
  • Service and solution-oriented attitude to work.
  • Proactiveness and high level of engagement.
  • High level of independence and maturity with minimal guidance and oversight necessary from the supervisor.

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

• • Standard software packages (MS Office 365; strong skills in MS Word and Excel).
  • Power BI is a plus.

The Fine Print

• Location: Remote
• Working Hours: Full time – 40 hours
• Duration of Engagement: Freelance for 2 years, (extension possible)
• Travel: Sporadic travel is required

Communication and relationship management Skills:

• • Exemplary verbal and written conduct and communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
  • Excellent soft skills and proven ability to manage politically sensitive conversations.
  • Assertiveness combined with the ability to secure consensus in multi-stakeholder setting.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Effectiveness in both: office and remote work.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • 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.