Consultant

About the Organisation

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a nonprofit body that promotes responsible forestry worldwide. With more than 150 million hectares of forests certified under its system, FSC brings together environmental, social, and economic priorities in equal measure. It works alongside forest managers, smallholders, and public authorities to safeguard forest ecosystems and support communities that depend on them. Through its forestry standards and chain-of-custody certification, FSC helps tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Its logo appears on millions of products globally and is widely regarded as a trusted symbol of responsible forestry.

Working with FSC means contributing to forests that are healthy, resilient, and protected for present and future generations.

Role Overview

This is a full-time, on-site consulting position based in Nairobi County, Kenya. The selected professional will help shape, deliver, and assess sustainable forestry and supply chain initiatives that follow FSC standards and policy requirements.

What You Will Do

• Carry out research and interpret findings related to forestry and market developments.
• Prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external use.
• Provide advisory support to partners, certificate holders, and other stakeholders across the region.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, workshops, and field visits.
• Support stakeholder consultation and engagement activities.
• Contribute to project proposals, monitoring tools, and funding-related reports.
• Work with regional and global FSC teams to ensure strong quality, impact, and compliance across initiatives.

Requirements

• Well-developed analytical and advisory abilities, with experience in researching topics, distilling complex information, and producing clear technical reports and presentations.
• Background in sustainable forestry, natural resource management, environmental conservation, or a closely related area; exposure to certification systems, standards, or ESG topics is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging communities, private companies, NGOs, and government bodies.
• Solid project management experience, covering planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, with careful attention to deadlines and detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams within a multicultural setting, backed by strong organisation and a proactive, practical approach.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of additional regional languages is considered beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, natural resources, development studies, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or equivalent experience will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with forestry issues in East Africa and willingness to travel regionally as needed for project activities.

Additional Information

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