Master’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Management, Development, Business, or related field
8–10 years’ experience in forestry, sustainability, or natural resource management, with senior coordination exposure
Strong understanding of Eastern African forestry landscapes, policies, and stakeholders
Proven success in building multi-sector partnerships and securing donor funding
Requirements:
Lead regional strategy, annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking aligned with global FSC objectives
Act as FSC’s primary representative in Eastern Africa, engaging governments, private sector, NGOs, and communities
Drive expansion of Forest Management certification and support measurable conservation outcomes
Oversee FSC-funded projects, ensuring delivery of verified impact claims and reporting against KPIs
Job description
The Scope
The Coordinator for Eastern Africa is a senior leadership role responsible for driving FSC’s strategic growth, policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement across Eastern Africa. The coordinator ensures that FSC’s priorities in the sub-region are aligned with continental and global strategies, while delivering measurable impact in forest management certification, brand visibility, and partnership development.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
Lead regional strategy, annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking aligned with global FSC objectives.
Act as FSC’s primary representative in Eastern Africa, engaging governments, private sector, NGOs, and communities.
Drive expansion of Forest Management certification and support measurable conservation outcomes.
Oversee FSC-funded projects, ensuring delivery of verified impact claims and reporting against KPIs.
Build strategic partnerships and lead fundraising through donor proposals and funding mechanisms.
Lead and develop a high-performing regional team, setting targets and fostering collaboration.
Support awareness campaigns, media engagement, and growth in certification uptake and brand presence.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder processes for development and revision of national forest standards.
Maintain strong relationships with certificate holders, support compliance, and reduce attrition.
Manage complaints, disputes, and ensure adherence to FSC policies, including EUDR alignment.
Your profile
Master’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Management, Development, Business, or related field.
8–10 years’ experience in forestry, sustainability, or natural resource management, with senior coordination exposure.
Strong understanding of Eastern African forestry landscapes, policies, and stakeholders.
Proven success in building multi-sector partnerships and securing donor funding.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage cross-cultural environments.
Excellent English communication; ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with FSC systems, certification standards, EUDR, and sustainability frameworks.
Strong track record in delivering projects, managing budgets, and achieving measurable impact.
Experience working with governments, communities, NGOs, and private sector actors.
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.
The Fine Print
Location: Nairobi, Kenya / or remote in Eastern Africa with regional travel
Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
Contract: Service and Licence Agreement.
Duration: 2 years (extension possible).
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Travel: Sporadic travel is required.
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