Value Chain Development Manager

The Scope

FSC works to take care of our forests and those who rely on them: by protecting plant and animal species, Indigenous Peoples' rights, forest workers' safety, and much more. We achieve this through FSC certification, ensuring forests around the world are responsibly managed. For more information on FSC, visit our website at

To effectively meet the challenge of protecting the world's forests, we are committed to ensuring we have the world's most skilled people working with us. This commitment extends to everyone that works in FSC around the world: from those that lead the design of policies and standards, to those that roll out those same policies and standards on the ground, and to those that provide us with backbone to do our work.

We are looking for an engaged Value Chain Development Manager who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC's mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.

To lead and manage the development of priority value chains as assigned, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders and development of markets and uptake towards FSC certification by identifying strategic opportunities

The Value Chain Manager will implement action plans that connect FSC sustainability goals with commercial impact.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• To define and implement global market strategies in priority wood or fiber value chain sectors for FSC, such as construction, furniture, tropical timber, packaging, textiles.
• To identify, define and lead strategic projects and initiatives driving growth opportunities and market transformation, with internal and external partners.
• To represent FSC International in a priority value chain such as wood or fiber, in internal and external market-related activities, projects, inquiries and events.
• To steer and support global and regional market development activities in close collaboration with FSC regions and network partners.
• To proactively monitor value chain status and provide market intelligence and insights in close collaboration with Market Intelligence team
• To coordinate sector specific marketing and communication materials and channels, in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• To develop and coordinate strategic partnerships with key value chain actors and key account relations, in collaboration with the Key Account Management team
• Additional tasks as agreed with the Programme Manager (Value Chain Development)

Your profile

• Education and Training:

• University degree or equivalent training or experience in a relevant field, for example Business Administration, Forestry, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability

• Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• At least 5 years of industry / chain of custody experience with a sustainable forestry related sector, such as construction, furniture, tropical timber, packaging, textiles.

• Proven track record in managing value chain partnerships, working on supply chain sustaina-bility, B2B sales, business development and/or value chain development.
• Strong networking abilities with organizational and corporate partners, key accounts and industry influencers.
• Analytical skills in market intelligence and data analysis regarding industry, market and value chain trends and developments.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience working with international organizations and project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to set logical priorities

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strategic business thinking and a solution-oriented approach.

• Computer Skills:

• Standard software packages (MS Office).

• Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems (e.g., sales force) is a plus.

• Language and Communication Skills:

• Professional proficiency in English (both spoken and written).

• Fluency in French or Spanish language is a plus.
• Exemplary active listening, verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.

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.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea, water.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

The Fine Print

Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract – 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: % travel is expected

Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.

Please do not send any photos of yourself.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.

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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.