We're Hiring - Regional Ecosystem Services Lead, APAC (m-f-d)

Stakeholder Engagement and Market Development
 

• Conduct market analysis to identify gaps in Ecosystem Service offerings and potential growth areas.
• Develop strategies to engage with stakeholders, including corporates and governments, to facilitate the uptake of ecosystem services and the growth of ES-certified area.
• Develop strategic partnership plans (e.g. with NGOs, brands, financial institutions) to drive tangible outcomes and revenue-generating opportunities related to ecosystem services.
• Identify key stakeholders for feedback on ecosystem service initiatives and strategies.
• Design and implement capacity-building formats tailored to the needs of certificate holders and partners.
• Map and expand stakeholder networks, focusing on communities, governmental bodies, and the private sector to foster collaboration.

 
Policy & Advocacy
 

• Engage with government agencies and financial institutions to advocate for the integration of ecosystem services into relevant policies and frameworks.
• Oversee the development of policies that recognize and promote ecosystem services at regional and global levels.
• Participate in regional policy dialogues, events, and conferences to represent organizational interests and share insights.

 
Capacity & Knowledge Building
 

• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs, ensuring high completion rates and relevant content for certificate holders, auditors, and communities.
• Create and adapt technical guidance materials specifically designed for the Asia Pacific region.
• Provide timely responses to technical inquiries to ensure stakeholders receive necessary assistance.
   

Internal Performance & Coordination
 

• Monitor and report on the progress of regional ecosystem service strategies, ensuring alignment with global organizational goals.
• Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring variance remains within acceptable limits.
• Facilitate collaboration with other FSC programs (e.g., Forest Management, Marketing & Communications) to enhance overall impact.
    

Impact Measurement
 

• Develop metrics and frameworks to assess and report on the benefits derived from ecosystem services initiatives (e.g., tonnes of carbon sequestered, hectares of restored habitat, water quality indicators).
• Assist partners in utilizing ecosystem service claims for marketing purposes to enhance visibility and outreach.
• Track and analyse the visibility of initiatives through media mentions and case studies, regularly reporting on impact regularly.

Education and Training: 

• University degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Sustainability/Climate, Environmental Economics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Additional training in Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), impact measurement, project finance for nature‑based solutions, or ESG/sustainability reporting is an asset.

 
 Working Experience, Style and Skills: 

• Experience: 7–10+ years in forestry, ecosystem services, nature‑based solutions, climate/biodiversity markets, or sustainable land use in APAC; with hands‑on program or project delivery.
• Technical: Familiarity with ecosystem services identification, baselining, monitoring approaches, and credible result/claim verification; understanding of market demand and corporate use cases for ES outcomes.
• Project & portfolio management: Proven ability to scope, plan, budget, and deliver multi‑stakeholder projects across countries; strong risk management and issue‑resolution skills.
• Stakeholder engagement: Track record working with forest managers, communities/Indigenous Peoples, NGOs, private sector, and public actors; skilled at translating technical content for diverse audiences.
• Commercial acumen: Comfortable nurturing partnership pipelines, structuring collaboration agreements, and aligning value propositions around verified environmental outcomes.
• Work style: Solution‑oriented, proactive, organized, and comfortable operating across cultures in a fast‑moving, impact‑driven environment; diligent with high attention to accuracy.

Language & Communication Skills: 

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• One or more APAC languages (e.g., Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi) is advantageous.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and writing skills; can produce clear guidance and compelling impact narratives.

 
 Digital Skills – good skills in the use of/experience with:

• Strong proficiency with MS Office/365 (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams/SharePoint).
• Experience with CRM or pipeline tools (e.g., Salesforce) and content management systems is a plus.
• Comfort with basic data workflows for MRV (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards) and collaboration platforms.

 Others:

• Experience working in multi‑cultural, multi‑lingual, global teams and/or NGOs/non‑profits.
• Strong alignment with FSC’s mission and values; cultural awareness and sensitivity toward diverse stakeholder perspectives.
• Ability to represent FSC with professionalism and integrity.

• 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.

• Location: Remote, APAC region.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Consultancy agreement: 2 years (extension possible, subject to 
    satisfactory performance).
• Travel: Travel is required (mostly regional)
   

How to Apply 
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