Forest Management Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Panama.

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives to enhance FSC Forest Management certification in Panama.

• Identify new certification prospects and provide support to current and potential certificate holders.

• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and offer practical technical guidance.

• Facilitate training and assist organizations throughout their certification process.

• Collaborate closely with forest managers, companies, governmental institutions, communities, and other partners.

• Create practical resources and tools that aid in the adoption and implementation of FSC standards.

• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate needs, tackle challenges, and discover opportunities for ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agroforestry, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

• Additional training in forest certification systems, sustainable forest management, or auditing is an asset.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in forestry, sustainable forest management, certification, environmental management, or similar sectors.

• Proven experience working directly with forest managers, forest owners, forestry companies, or certification holders.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering training, workshops, and capacity-building programs.

• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with public, private, and civil society organizations.

• Experience in providing practical technical support in field environments.

• Familiarity with FSC certification systems and standards is highly sought after.

• An established professional network within Panama's forestry and environmental sectors is advantageous.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Comfortable with frequent field visits and working in remote locations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other standard office software.

• Fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken) and possess professional proficiency in English.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Join a globally recognized organization leading the way in sustainable forestry.

• Engage actively in the FSC global community of over 400 forest stewards.

• Enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities within a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international environment.