Job Description

The Scope

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive sub‑regional market and value chain development across forest product sectors.
• Build and manage relationships with key accounts, Certificate Holders, and Promotional Licence partners.
• Grow Chain of Custody (CoC) certification and Promotional Licence Holders in line with targets.
• Manage CoC enquiries, certification body coordination, and e‑training platforms.
• Monitor market trends and conduct targeted market analysis.
• Develop and deploy marketing and communications materials in line with brand guidelines.
• Deliver campaigns, events, digital content, and sub‑regional website updates in collaboration with international and regional teams.
• Administer Promotional Licence Agreements, including approvals, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and CRM management.
• Prepare quarterly market development and communications reports.
• Engage governments, private sector, and civil society to stimulate demand for FSC certification and support policy integration into public procurement.

Your profile

• University degree or equivalent training or experience in a relevant field, for example, e.g. marketing, communications, business studies.

• At least 4 years of professional experience in marketing or sales for highly respected organisation(s), with executive level client-facing experience.
• Commercial orientation: understanding of private sector buying patterns and commercial value propositions.
• Some knowledge of Sustainability Certification Systems (e.g. FSC, Fairtrade, Fair wild, MSC, Better Cotton, Rain Forest Alliance). 
• Marketing/Communications/Sales Planning and reporting.
• Good time management: Ability to drive results within agreed timelines and handle simultaneous functions and stakeholder interests
• Solution oriented attitude to work.
• Natural and highly effective collaborator with ability to drive results through teamwork.
• Demonstrate good engagement and networking skills.
   

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in another language for example French and other local languages is a plus.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills that create cohesive team efforts and support decision making.
  The ability to facilitate interactive discussions and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
   
  

• Standard software packages (MS Office).
• Social media posting.
• Creative design e.g. Canva, PowerPoint
• Experience (basic) with Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems such as Salesforce.
• Website content platform upload experience.

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.

The Fine Print

• Location: Nigeria/ Ghana/ Republic of Congo
• 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.

• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
• Please do not send any photos of yourself.