Programme Manager Forest Management

Organization: FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
Location:
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date:

The Scope

To ensure the operational and strategic planning, organization and coordination of the development, maintenance and consistent implementation of the FSC global normative framework in the area of Forest Management and Ecosystem Services.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

To lead the Forest Management Programme 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 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 provide oversight to the revision of the FSC Principles & Criteria and the International Generic Indicators, and to the revision of the Ecosystem Services Procedure.
To coordinate and oversee the development, approval, maintenance, review, revision, interpretation, and implementation of other normative requirements in the scope of the Forest Management Programme.
To supervise the development of related communications, guidance, and training materials for certificate holders, 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 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.
To coordinate activities within and beyond PSU as necessary.
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.
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 Forest Management.

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: Forest Management, multi-stakeholder standard development processes, Natural Resource Management, Certification, Programme or Project Management.
Experience in the following areas is a very strong asset: Monitoring and Evaluation, Conservation management, Corporate environmental responsibility programs.
Proven experience in successful management of projects.
Documented experience with documentation review and proven records of document management.
Strong review and document evaluation skills: ability to understand complex contents and assess its relevance and applicability in a given context using standardized approaches.
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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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 world’s forests.

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