Chief Engagement Officer

**The Scope**:
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), in partnership with Millar Cameron, is seeking a Chief Engagement Officer who will focus on building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, developing communication and outreach strategies aligned with the organization's goals, and enhancing its reputation. The role emphasizes internal team cohesion, collaboration, and external recognition of the importance of engagement in the organization's success.

**Main Roles & Responsibilities**:
The Chief Engagement Officer, based in Bonn, Germany, will have responsibilities including, but not limited to:

- Building and maintaining high-level relationships with key stakeholders in international and national negotiations, environmental processes, and sustainability efforts.
- Fostering partnerships and collaborations with external entities to support the organization's mission.
- Leading advocacy efforts to promote sustainable forest management as a solution to climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Representing the organization at international forums, conferences, and dialogues.
- Analyzing global trends in environmental conservation, climate change, and biodiversity, and translating these into actionable strategies.
- Ensuring all external engagements align with the organization's values and mission.
- Leading a decentralized team, promoting coordination and cooperation across geographical locations.

**Your profile**:

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Cultural Sensitivity:_ A deep understanding of diverse cultures, recognizing the international nature of the organization with members from 92 countries. Ability to approach engagements with a global mindset, avoiding a narrow, region-specific perspective.
- _ Experience:_ A strong background in international environmental negotiations, ideally with experience in NGOs or governmental roles. Proven expertise in government engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
- _ Communication Skills:_ Exceptional public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication skills. Expertise in advocacy, crisis communication, and developing engagement strategies.
- _ Leadership:_ Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build inclusive, transparent, and collaborative teams.
- _ Cultural Competence:_ Ability to influence organizational culture towards greater diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, especially in terms of gender and geographic representation.
- _ Global Mindset:_ Experience in working with a wide range of global stakeholders, with the ability to engage with and represent diverse teams across different countries and cultures.

**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.
- Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
- Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance if needed, and investment in training and development opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Learning Lunches and more) to advance your career.
- Explore the vibrant federal city of Bonn, home to Beethoven, Haribo, and the beautiful Rhein River promenade including many urban parks and close access to nature. As Germany's UN City and second capital, Bonn is an international city with a rich cultural heritage, recently celebrating its 2000th anniversary. Learn more about the city or take a virtual stroll.
- Embrace work-life balance: beyond Bonn's borders, unlock Europe's wonders with 30 working days of vacation at your disposal. Whether it's skiing in the Swiss Alps or basking in the sun on Mediterranean shores, your European adventures await.

**The Fine Print**:
**Interested?**

FSC is working with Millar Cameron in the search for a Chief Engagement Officer.

**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.