Policy Manager - Chain of Custody (m-f-d)

About the role

FSC is looking for an engaged Policy Manager to work in a multinational environment, driving the development, maintenance and consistent implementation of FSC requirements, primarily in Chain of Custody. The role engages stakeholders and champions best practices, and is open to candidates based across the Asia Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and revision of normative documents, ensuring clarity, consistency and quality.
• Draft editorially and carry out technical research to build robust normative frameworks.
• Interpret normative documents for experts and answer stakeholder questions.
• Coordinate working groups, technical meetings and stakeholder consultations.
• Plan, run and monitor pilot tests to validate and refine requirements.
• Develop and deliver communication, guidance and training materials.
• Advise and train Certification Bodies, Network Partners and stakeholders on consistent application of standards.
• Manage website content and internal and external communications on normative work.
• Drive projects including feasibility analysis, fundraising support and donor reporting.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and represent the organisation in external technical forums.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent experience in forestry, environmental sciences, wood technology, business administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in standards development, certification/auditing, supply chain management, the forest sector or related fields.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and editing technical or normative documents.
• Project management capability and a solid understanding of multi-stakeholder processes and sustainability or certification frameworks.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, with the ability to explain complex topics to non-experts.

Required skills

• Strong MS Office skills and general digital tools; CMS platform experience is a plus.
• Additional training in FSC/ISO standards, auditing or project management, and knowledge of Spanish or French, are an advantage.

What we offer

• Hybrid working structure and 30 vacation days per year.
• Cross-cultural collaboration within the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Learning lunches, cultural festivals and an annual in-person get-together with global staff.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) on a temporary contract of 2 years, with extension possible depending on performance. Applications are submitted online via the FSC careers site with a CV in English; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.