FSC International Center gGmbH
Policy Manager Country Requirements(m/w/x)
Full-timeWith HomeofficeSenior
Bonn
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FOForest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Programme Manager Certification Performance and Relations(m/w/x)
Bonn
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Managing relationships with 50+ FSC accredited certification bodies and strengthening assurance system performance. At least 5 years in certification or related fields, with leadership experience, required. Hybrid work, 30 vacation days yearly.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent training/experience in relevant field
- At least 5 years professional experience in certification, quality management/assurance/control, standard development, natural resource management, business administration, government relations, or international relations
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and working with diverse, cross-functional groups
- Strong project and operational management skills
- Experience with financial administration and/or management
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate insights into action
- Readiness to take contested positions
- Aptitude to hold courageous conversations
- Strong ability to deal with conflict
- Proven ability to collaborate and build trust with multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in a multi-cultural global team
- Experience in conducting or observing audits
- Proficiency in standard software package (MS Office)
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Additional language is a plus
Tasks
- Manage relationships with 50+ FSC accredited certification bodies
- Strengthen FSC assurance system performance, integrity, and credibility
- Encourage CB engagement in strategic areas beyond auditing
- Set objectives for Certification Performance and Relations team
- Ensure achievement of team objectives
- Develop workplans, budgets, and strategic approaches
- Manage functional issues of the team and CB-related topics
- Develop operational processes and tasks
- Oversee contractual management of CBs
- Onboard and off-board CBs
- Develop agendas for CB community engagement
- Review quarterly calls and annual meetings
- Manage CB Portal development and functioning
- Develop KPIs for CB performance
- Recommend measures to improve FSC certification quality
- Ensure consistent CB capacity building
- Serve as primary contact for CB concerns
- Maintain ties with major CBs
- Initiate normative changes
- Provide input on technical improvements for FSC tools
- Oversee communication processes for CB scope of work
- Report CB performance and stakeholder relations to the Board
- Prepare items for Board decision
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Cross-cultural collaboration
Career Advancement
- Networking opportunities
Flexible Working
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid working structure
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days yearly
Public Transport Subsidies
- Regional transportation ticket
Team Events
- Festival celebrations
- Annual in-person global staff get-together
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
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FOForest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Programme Manager Certification Performance and Relations(m/w/x)
Bonn
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Managing relationships with 50+ FSC accredited certification bodies and strengthening assurance system performance. At least 5 years in certification or related fields, with leadership experience, required. Hybrid work, 30 vacation days yearly.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent training/experience in relevant field
- At least 5 years professional experience in certification, quality management/assurance/control, standard development, natural resource management, business administration, government relations, or international relations
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and working with diverse, cross-functional groups
- Strong project and operational management skills
- Experience with financial administration and/or management
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate insights into action
- Readiness to take contested positions
- Aptitude to hold courageous conversations
- Strong ability to deal with conflict
- Proven ability to collaborate and build trust with multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in a multi-cultural global team
- Experience in conducting or observing audits
- Proficiency in standard software package (MS Office)
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Additional language is a plus
Tasks
- Manage relationships with 50+ FSC accredited certification bodies
- Strengthen FSC assurance system performance, integrity, and credibility
- Encourage CB engagement in strategic areas beyond auditing
- Set objectives for Certification Performance and Relations team
- Ensure achievement of team objectives
- Develop workplans, budgets, and strategic approaches
- Manage functional issues of the team and CB-related topics
- Develop operational processes and tasks
- Oversee contractual management of CBs
- Onboard and off-board CBs
- Develop agendas for CB community engagement
- Review quarterly calls and annual meetings
- Manage CB Portal development and functioning
- Develop KPIs for CB performance
- Recommend measures to improve FSC certification quality
- Ensure consistent CB capacity building
- Serve as primary contact for CB concerns
- Maintain ties with major CBs
- Initiate normative changes
- Provide input on technical improvements for FSC tools
- Oversee communication processes for CB scope of work
- Report CB performance and stakeholder relations to the Board
- Prepare items for Board decision
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Cross-cultural collaboration
Career Advancement
- Networking opportunities
Flexible Working
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid working structure
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days yearly
Public Transport Subsidies
- Regional transportation ticket
Team Events
- Festival celebrations
- Annual in-person global staff get-together
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
About the Company
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Industry
Agriculture
Description
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization promoting sustainable forestry.
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