The Scope

You will manage the relationship with FSC’s national accreditation body and the FSC system acceptance process in accordance with the European (EC) regulation 765/2008. You will implement an FSC General Assembly 2021/2022 membership motion to develop a new set of requirements for FSC’s assurance provider Assurance Services International (ASI).

Main Roles & Responsibilities

To manage the FSC application for system review with the national accreditation body, coordinating with relevant FSC teams and ASI.
To manage the ongoing compliance of FSC certification system with relevant accreditation and assurance legislation.
To coordinate with relevant FSC teams and ASI to ensure alignment of FSC requirements with ISO requirements (mainly ISO 17065 requirements and ISO 17067 guidance).
To develop and implement a structure for informing and consulting the national accreditation body (and European Accreditation members) on changes to the FSC Normative Framework.
To manage the relationship with the national accreditation body.
To develop and maintain requirements for ASI in accordance with FSC’s standard setting procedure FSC-PRO-01-001, comprising the requirements for the assessment process and reporting of ASI to FSC and considering existing Key Performance Indicators

Your profile

Education and Training:

MScs University or technical college degree in a relevant field (e.g. quality management, international relations, social sciences, business administration).

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

At least 5 years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: certification (standard development, auditing), quality management (quality assurance, quality control), assurance.
Knowledge and experience in implementation of ISO 17065 and related ISO requirements for accreditation.
Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven successful project management experience.
A very strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
Service and solution-oriented attitude to work.
Proactiveness and high level of engagement.
Style oriented on collaboration and team cohesiveness.
Administration skills.

Digital Skills:

Good skills in the use of/experience with standard software packages (MS Office).

Languages and Communication Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to explain complex topics in a simple and user-friendly manner to non-technical audi-ence.
Experience or demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural and diverse team.
Excellent English and German (spoken and written).

Others:

Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and
approaches to issues relevant to the FSC program by stakeholders around the world.

The Fine Print

Location: Bonn, Germany.
Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Duration of Employment: 2 years with the intend to extend to open-ended.

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.

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