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Forest Stewardship Council™

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1993

🤝 Non-profit

🌾 Agriculture

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Agriculture • Social Impact

Forest Stewardship Council is a leading organization dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. They are widely trusted to protect forests through rigorous certification standards that ensure sustainable sourcing. FSC labels indicate that products come from responsibly managed forests that prioritize ecological balance and community well-being. Integrating innovation and advanced technologies such as satellite data and blockchain, FSC maintains the integrity and transparency of forestry practices worldwide. The organization collaborates with businesses, governments, NGOs, and local communities to spread sustainable forestry practices globally.

📋 Description

• Lead efforts to expand FSC Forest Management certification in Panama • Identify new certification opportunities and support current and prospective certificate holders • Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide practical technical guidance • Deliver training and support organizations throughout their certification journey • Work closely with forest managers, companies, government institutions, communities, and other partners • Develop practical resources and tools that support certification uptake and implementation of FSC standards • Conduct regular field visits to assess needs, address challenges, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

🎯 Requirements

• University degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline • Additional training in forest certification systems, sustainable forest management, or auditing is considered an advantage • At least 5 years of professional experience in forestry, sustainable forest management, certification, environmental management, or related sectors • Proven experience working directly with forest managers, forest owners, forestry companies, or certification holders • Demonstrated experience delivering training, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives • Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including working with public, private, and civil society organizations • Experience providing practical technical support in field-based environments • Familiarity with FSC certification systems and standards is highly desirable • Established professional network within Panama's forestry and environmental sectors is an asset • Strong project management and organizational skills • Comfortable conducting frequent field visits and working in remote locations • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications • Fluent Spanish (written and spoken) and professional proficiency in English • Strong written and verbal communication skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry • Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards • Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture