Event Officer (m-f-d)

The Scope

At FSC forests and the people who depend on them matter. As our Event Officer you will be at the heart of how we connect convene and collaborate - shaping experiences that bring our global mission to life. If you thrive in complex international environments and find energy in turning ambiguity into well-orchestrated events we would love to meet you.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Plan & Deliver Events End-to-End

• Lead the full lifecycle of international regional and internal events from concept and planning through to execution evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Translate strategic objectives into compelling event formats that resonate with diverse global audiences.
• Ensure every event reflects FSC values: sustainability accessibility and genuine stakeholder inclusivity.
• Manage multiple concurrent events with confidence balancing priorities without losing sight of quality or detail.
• Build scalable event frameworks and reusable tools that strengthen FSCs event capability over time.

Partner With Stakeholders Across the Organisation

• Act as a trusted partner to internal teams senior leadership and cross-functional colleagues advising on formats feasibility timelines and resource planning.
• Align event strategy with FSCs communications advocacy partnerships and policy priorities.
• Coordinate closely with Communications Procurement Finance and Regional Offices to deliver seamlessly.
• Maintain clear proactive communication so that no stakeholder is ever surprised.

Bring International and Intercultural Awareness

• Work with sensitivity and professionalism across FSCs multicultural teams in Bonn and throughout our global network.
• Design events that reflect cultural diversity inclusivity and international best practice.
• Navigate the nuances of formal protocol in environments where diplomacy and governance standards matter.

Manage Suppliers and External Partners

• Build strong relationships with external agencies venues and service providers.
• Lead supplier briefings with clarity and purpose ensuring expectations are understood and delivery standards are maintained.
• Support procurement in line with FSCs internal policies and NGO compliance requirements.
• Evaluate partner performance and drive continuous improvement.

Drive Quality and Operational Excellence

• Develop and maintain event templates guidelines and planning tools that raise standards across the organisation.
• Collect and apply feedback and lessons learned so FSC keeps getting better at convening people.
• Contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and process improvement within the global event function.

Your profile

Experience & Background

• 5 years of hands-on event management experience ideally within an NGO international organisation or multi-stakeholder environment.
• A track record of managing complex events with diverse stakeholder groups across geographies.
• Exposure to governance-oriented environments such as NGOs UN-related bodies public institutions or policy-focused organisations is a distinct advantage.

Skills & Strengths

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English clear confident and calibrated to different audiences.
• Strong organisational instincts: you can hold many moving parts in your head prioritise under pressure and still deliver with precision.
• A structured solutions-oriented mindset you see complexity as something to organise not avoid.
• High intercultural sensitivity: you know how to adapt your communication and approach depending on context culture and seniority.
• Awareness of formal protocol in international or diplomatic settings is a plus.
• German at a conversational level is a nice-to-have but definitely not a barrier to applying.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who takes genuine ownership of your work and follows through without being chased.
• Collaborative by nature you make colleagues feel supported and informed not managed.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities: you adapt stay steady and keep things moving.
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Someone who genuinely cares about the mission and wants their work to contribute to something meaningful.

Why us

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400 forest stewards.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
• Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.

The Fine Print

Location: Bonn Germany OR Remote
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.

How to Apply
Ready to make a difference Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Dont 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.

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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 worlds forests.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1