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.      

  
           

The Scope

We are looking for a Remedy Manager who brings solid project management experience and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in an international environment.

 

Are you looking for a position where you can support the restoration of degraded forest landscapes and work to redress harms to forest communities and Indigenous Peoples?  

If you are looking for a position where you can have important impact in degraded forest landscapes, work with an international team of experts in the implementation of a new and exciting procedure to remedy harms in the forest sector, we want to hear from you!  

  

Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional who is detailed-oriented, is comfortable working in a dynamic environment of case management and systems development with a proactive nature and collaborative spirit. 

Main Roles & Responsibilities

This position contributes directly to addressing environmental degradation and providing access to remedy for rights holders. The Manager will project manage clients implementing the remedy procedure, contribute to the development of internal systems to support the effective implementation of the remedy procedure and participate in the socializing of this new procedure through multi stakeholder processes and capacity building of different stakeholder groups.   

 

• Manage the implementation of remedy processes for different clients from the intake process, to contracting, through to the verification of implementation milestones.
• Manage diverse projects to support remedy processes related to restoration outcomes, verification decisions, and capacity building curricula.
• Coordinate with FSC national offices and international staff.
• Support FSC communications with case updates, developing FAQs, and answering media and stakeholder questions.
• Contribute to the principle of continuous improvement through constructive and solutions-oriented feedback on efficiencies and system improvement.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and contribute to project planning and reporting.
• Work collaboratively as part of a diverse team of Integrity subject matter experts.

Your profile

• Education and Training:

• • University/technical college degree or equivalent training or experience in a field of forestry, environmental science, political science, geography, law, restoration, international development, consulting, engineering, integrity or technology related field

• Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management.
• Case management, investigations, integrity and/or compliance background is a plus.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple functions simultaneously.
• Experience in writing, reviewing, revising, and/or editing technical documents is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and complete work tasks.
• Attention to detail.

• Language & Communication Skills:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills that contribute to cohesive team efforts and decision making.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Spanish, French, or Bahasa Indonesia is a plus.

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

• Standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with database software is a plus.

Why us?

• 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.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

The Fine Print

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: [Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance)
• Starting Date:   As soon as possible.
• Travel: Sporadic travel is required.

 

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.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.

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!