Policy Manager, Forest Stewardship Council – Germany
Organization: Forest Stewardship Council
Position Title: Policy Manager (Ecosystem Services)
Location: Bonn, Germany
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Responsibilities:
- To manage the development of the FSC Procedure for the Maintenance and Enhancement of Ecosystem Services, including methods for impact evaluation.
- To manage the development of the FSC Guidance for Ecosystem Services including management guidance.
- To manage the development of a registry for certified ecosystem services.
- To support the development of requirements for promotional claims and trademark use related to FSC ecosystem services certification.
- To assist partners in the implementation of activities under the Global Environment Facility co-funded project “ForCES – Forest Certification for Ecosystem Services”.
- To manage the adaptation of FSC’s assurance model to support FSC ecosystem services certification and coordinate training of certification bodies.
- To assist the design and implementation of benefit models.
- To consult with stakeholders in the development of policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
- To monitor and analyze relevant developments of regulatory frameworks and propose appropriate response strategies.
- To establish and maintain good relations with members, stakeholders, certification bodies, research institutions, intergovernmental organizations and other relevant organizations.
- To represent FSC professionally both within the FSC Network and towards external stakeholders and audiences.
- Additional Tasks as agreed with the Program Manager (Ecosystem Services).
Qualifications:
Education and training:
o University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Forestry, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forest Economics, natural resource economics).
Working experience, style and skills:
o At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following fields: multi-stakeholder initiatives, standard development processes, the forestry sector, sustainability/ecosystem services certification, Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes (including and beyond carbon); funding, development or auditing of PES projects; conservation management; corporate environmental responsibility programs.
o Good time management skills: Ability to perform well while handling simultaneously a number of functions.
o Solution oriented attitude to work.
o Extensive Project management experience.
Languages:
o Fluency in English required (spoken and written).
o Fluency in Spanish an asset (spoken and written).
o Fluency in French an asset (spoken and written).
How to Apply: Only full applications, including CV and cover letter that are send directly to us via the link will be considered.
For more details, please go to www.fsc.org/careers.
Apply online at NGOJobsOnline.com.
