Stakeholder Relations Manager – Environmental International NGOs

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Forest Stewardship Council™

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1993

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🤝 Non-profit

Consulting • Logistics • Non-profit

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 the development and management of strategic relationships with international environmental NGOs • Support development and implementation of stakeholder engagement approaches and Advocacy Plans • Map, prioritize, and maintain relationships with key NGO stakeholders • Act as primary relationship lead for selected NGO partners • Build trust-based relationships with NGO leaders, policy teams, and campaigners • Identify collaboration, partnership, joint initiative, and thought leadership opportunities • Manage sensitive or high-risk relationships and reputational challenges • Monitor and analyze NGO positions, campaigns, and policy priorities • Provide strategic advice and briefings to senior leadership • Support organizational input into environmental policy debates and multistakeholder forums • Coordinate with FSC teams and the FSC Network to align messaging and actions • Inform internal teams about NGO relationships, sensitivities, and engagement approaches • Contribute to crisis preparedness and response related to NGO scrutiny or campaigns • Track engagement outcomes, risks, and opportunities using metrics and reporting frameworks

🎯 Requirements

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills in complex, values-driven environments • Excellent communication skills for engaging NGO leaders and senior internal stakeholders • Sound judgement and political awareness • Ability to navigate sensitive or contested issues • Strategic thinking, strong delivery, and organisational skills • Ability to collaborate across cultures, regions, and disciplines • Proven experience working with or engaging international environmental NGOs • Strong understanding of global environmental policy frameworks, including climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability transitions • Experience in stakeholder relations, partnerships, public affairs, sustainability, or NGO engagement roles • International experience across different geographies and cultural contexts • Degree or equivalent experience in environmental studies, international relations, public policy, sustainability, or a related field • Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in a relevant area is desirable • Ability to submit a CV in English

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful professional development opportunities and continuous learning • Diverse international team representing 60+ nationalities • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable forestry and environmental impact