Programme Manager Country Requirements - General Functions

Multiple locations

Organization: FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
Location: Multiple locations
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
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The Scope

To ensure the development, maintenance and consistent implementation of the FSC normative framework with respect to Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS) and FSC Risk Assessments in line with the applicable FSC rules and procedures.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Jointly with the twin Country Requirements Reviews Programme:
To lead the Country Requirements General Functions Team, including staff supervision.

To drive, coach, nurture and inspire the Team to achieve a high sense of belonging, trust and fulfilment, as well as enable team members to deliver a high level of performance.
To exercise the above leadership in the spirit of the FSC Leadership Principles.
To establish and implement effective and outcome-oriented work plans based on considerate annual budgets and in line with organizational strategies and priorities.
Exercise high quality project management in the Programme.
Ensure timely and quality delivery of all projects in the responsibility of the Programme within the planned budget.
Ensure full alignment and seamless collaboration with the twin Country Programmes, including aligned leadership and supervision style.

To establish and implement effective and outcome-oriented work plans based on considerate annual budgets and in line with organizational strategies and priorities.
To coordinate and oversee the development, approval, maintenance, review, revision, and interpretation of normative requirements for the development of FSS and FSC Risk Assessments, and to create and maximize synergies between the relevant procedures and reporting systems.
To supervise and the development of related communications, guidance, and training materials for the developers of standards and risk assessments, for the actual users (certificate holders and certification bodies), as well as for the relevant stakeholders.
To ensure timely and adequate interventions to prevent delays and standstills in the ongoing processes.
To maintain a well-functioning reporting system for the ongoing processes delivering regular, timely, and up-to-date status reports to management and approval bodies.
To contribute to the development and implementation of a model for the integrated review and revision of the FSC Principles & Criteria, International Generic Indicators, and country standards.
To develop and regularly review the terms of reference of the Forest Management Community and to oversee its management by the assigned coordinator.
To coordinate activities within and beyond PSU, especially with Forest Management Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation Programme, and Regional Offices.
To support fundraising and reporting to donors.
To perform additional project work and additional tasks as assigned for special business needs and agreed with the formal supervisor.
To adhere to PSU operational procedures, e.g. conformance with the internal PSU accreditation program for normative knowledge, agile work planning, reporting on office presence etc.
Present FSC work in various fora, as applicable.
Participate in FSC internal competence and accreditation program.

Your profile

Education and Training: a minimum of MSc degree in Business Administration.

Other degrees are a strong asset (e.g., Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Business Administration).
PhD degree is a very strong asset.

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Business administration, Project management.
Experience in the following areas is a very strong asset: multi-stakeholder standards development processes, Corporate environmental responsibility programs.
Proven experience in successful management of large projects.
Excellent time management skills: ability to perform well while handling several functions simultaneously.
Experience in fund raising and donor reporting is a plus.
Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A very strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
Service and solution-oriented attitude to work.
Proactiveness and high level of engagement.
Administration skills.

Leadership:

Demonstrated strategic abilities.
At least 5 years of experience in a people leadership position.

Digital Skills:

Standard software packages (MS Office 365; excellence in MS Word).
Ability to quickly derive insights from data and reports, as well as guide data analytics relevant for the program performance.

Communication and relationship management skills:

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 and 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.

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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 the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.

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