The Scope

We’re looking for a motivated Forestry Value Chain Officer to lead our work in Türkiye, helping us strengthen private sector stakeholders in sustainable forest product sourcing and claiming. This role is central in connecting FSC International with local stakeholders across the forestry sector – from private sector certificate holders and government bodies to NGOs and industry associations.

You’ll serve as the go-to technical expert on FSC standards and methods, lead strategic development of value chain and EUDR compliance, and support stakeholder engagement and integrity across the forest value chain.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as the local expert on FSC standards (CoC, EUDR Solutions, Trace, labels, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and training to private sector certificate holders and partners.
• Develop Türkiye’s Forest Product Value Chain Management and EUDR support strategies.
• Build strong networks with private sector representatives, certificate holders, certification bodies, industry associations and government stakeholders.
• Represent Türkiye in FSC global and national forums, conferences, and internal working groups.
• Support the country office with membership growth, ecosystem services, promotional licenses and variety of forest product value chain development efforts (e.g. textiles, NTFP).
• Coordinate with FSC’s global teams to adapt and improve standards locally.

Your profile

Education: 

• Degree in forest industry engineering, or related field.

Experience: 

• 3+ years in a relevant role (forestry, certification, forest product value chain, sustainability).
  

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong grasp of FSC’s programs, and forest product value chains.
• Excellent communication in Turkish and English (spoken & written).
• Digital proficiency (MS Office; adaptable to new tools).
• EUDR compliance preferred.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and confident working independently.
• A team player with intercultural awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why us?

• Be part of a mission-driven, global organization shaping the future of sustainable forestry.
• Flexible working options (home-based when not attending meetings or fieldwork).
• Opportunity to influence policy and standards in one of the world’s key forestry regions.
• International exposure through FSC’s global network and events.
• Meaningful work with real-world environmental and social impact.

The Fine Print

• Location: Türkiye (preferably Istanbul; flexible/hybrid working possible).
  
• Contract: Full-time (40 hrs/week). 
• Start Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply  Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English Please do not send any photos of yourself. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process. Should you not receive a confirmation of receipt please check your spam filter and if you cannot find it there contact us at recruitment@fsc.org   For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, and disability.         Please be informed, that by applying for this position you automatically accept our Data Protection Information on processing your personal data. We are looking forward to your application!

About us

Welcome to FSC!  
 
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.