Technical Coordinator

**The Scope**:
We are looking for an engaged **Technical**Coordinator**who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.

**Main Roles & Responsibilities**:
**Strategy and Work plan development**
- Develop and implements FSC regional and national strategic plan related to sustainable forest management.

**EUDR aligned FSC certification promotion**
- Act as the primary point of contact for EUDR-related technical inquiries, ensuring clear communication of FSC standards and EUDR alignment.
- Identify companies affected by EUDR and Collaborate with FSC stakeholders to promote FSC certification as a solution for EUDR, driving certification adoption.
- Develop and deliver workshops, training sessions, and informational materials to increase awareness of EUDR FSC's EUDR aligned certification processes.

**Project management and implementation**
Supervise, leads or supports implementation of projects related to sustainable forest management, conservation and restoration, and related fields in Korea, including:

- Review and provide feedback on reports submitted by relevant consultant(s).
- Engage with relevant stakeholders including forest managers, government bodies, government agencies, NGOs, companies to foster collaboration.
- Manage project budgets, work plans, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Proactively identify potential challenges and propose innovative, practical solutions.
- Ensure the successful delivery of the project according to FSC standards and objectives.

**Sustainable Forestry and Certification Growth**
- Take a lead to expand the area of FSC-certified forests in Korea.
- Stay updated on key developments in sustainable forestry and the FSC normative frameworks.
- Monitor progress toward FSC certification goals and ecosystem services verifications, supporting the review and revision of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards
- Coordinate the development of knowledge products showcasing results of FSC forest-related and ecosystem services activities.
- Represent the organization at meetings, events, and public forums.

**Other Responsibilities**
- Take on administrative tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations, given the small size of the team.
- Contribute to strategic planning, including a supporting role to the Country Director.

**Your profile**:
**Education and Training**
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Conservation/ Restoration or a related field.
- Qualification relating to FSC forest management certification/audit preferred.
- Project management (is a plus).

**Working Experience, Style and Skills**
- At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sustainable forest management, conservation and restoration as well as landscape level management.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relations effectively.
- Familiarity with FSC certification processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform across multiple roles, including administrative tasks.
- Innovative, enthusiastic, and willing to go the extra mile.
- Adaptable to working outside of comfort zones with mínimal supervision.
- Culturally aware and comfortable working with diverse stakeholders across the APAC region.

**Language & Communication Skills**
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills that contribute to cohesive team efforts and decision making.
- Native in Korean is required.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)

**Digital Skills - good skills in the use of/experience with**
- Standard software packages (MS Office).
- Database management platforms.
- CRM (Customer Relations Management system) for example salesforce.
- Content Management System (is a plus).

**Others**
- Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.
- Enthusiastic, positive and open-minded personality.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
- Experience in managing and delivering training.
- 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.
- Familiarity at the general level with the scope of FSC’s programs.
- Ability to represent FSC through his/her work with exemplary personal and professional authority and conduct.
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, global team (is a plus).
- Experience in working in / with an NGO or Non-Profit Organization (is a plus).

**Why us?**:

- Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.
- Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
- Benef