The Scope
To manage the development and maintenance of robust processes for the production of FSC requirements, including : development of rules for international standard-setting and overseeing their consistent implementation across PSU; managing quality checks of documents prior to publication to ensure their editorial quality and implementation of new technologies. It includes conceptualizing, overseeing and / or conducting consultative engagement processes to ensure stakeholders have sufficient opportunities to provide inputs and relevant process leads can utilize these inputs in the most effective way.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
To lead the System Performance 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 regularly conduct required performance evaluations, including quarterly evaluations.
- 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.
- 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 activities pertaining to the Programme closely with other PSU Programmes as well as in consideration of their relevance for and the needs of other units.
- To develop and implement an overall quality assurance framework for document and data management, as well as for reporting on overall system performance, including cross-team process flows and quality oversight (process and editorial quality of normative requirements).
- To develop and implement a streamlining roadmap guiding the simplification, outcome orientation, and risk orientation of the FSC normative framework.
- To develop and implement a digitization roadmap guiding the transformation of normative documents to digital assets to facilitate the accessibility for system users and stakeholders as well as an efficient data collection and analysis.
- To develop and implement adequate stakeholder engagement with the FSC normative framework, including streamlined consultation timelines and innovative engagement methods, in collaboration with Policy Innovation and Engagement unit.
- 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 : Masters or bachelor degree.
Working Experience, Style and Skills :
At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas : Project management, quality management, supply chain management, Forest management, standard-setting, certification.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 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.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.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.