1. Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships

· Develop and implement FSC’s Ecosystem Services (Verified Impact) financing strategy. · Secure funding from multilateral/bilateral donors, foundations, governments, corporates, and other innovative finance mechanisms (green bonds, blended finance, impact investors).

· Prepare high-quality proposals and partnership concepts.

· Build strong relationships with donors, investors, corporates and financial institutions.

2. Market & Business Development 

· Identify and develop opportunities for PES and other natural capital market instruments.

· Support business cases and pricing models for FSC-verified ecosystem services. · Co-design investment-ready projects with private-sector actors.

· Contribute to scalable financial mechanisms linking verified forest impacts with climate & biodiversity finance.

3. Internal Coordination

· Collaborate with Regional Leads, Network Partners, Investment & Partnerships, and Marketing to ensure aligned global action.

· Provide technical support to regional and national offices on fundraising and partnerships.

· Share market insights and coordinate cross-regional learning. 4. Knowledge & Capacity Building

· Monitor global trends in ecosystem services markets

· Create tools, guidance, and training for the FSC network.

· Document and discriminate success stories and lessons from pilots and partnerships.

· Support communication efforts to highlight FSC’s impact and market relevance.

What You Will Deliver

· A global Ecosystem Services Market & Financing Strategy.

· Strong cross-regional coordination and aligned messaging.

· New strategic partnerships and funding streams.

· Regular reporting on progress and resource mobilization.

· Capacity building across FSC’s regional and national offices.

· Sponsorship opportunities shared with the network.

You are a global minded, technically strong ecosystem-finance strategist with deep knowledge of climate and biodiversity markets, who can independently design funding strategies, influence partners, build global relationships, and represent FSC externally - while also empowering our global network. Self-driven, collaborative, articulate, and passionate about planetary impact.

Education

· Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Economics, Sustainable Finance, Business, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related fields.

Experience (10+ years)

· Proven resource mobilization, fundraising, or partnership experience in international NGOs, development agencies, or sustainability organizations.

· Expertise in sustainable finance, natural capital markets, biodiversity/climate investment.

· Experience with ecosystem services markets, PES, or conservation finance.

· Strong track record building partnerships with corporates and financial institutions.

· Successful history securing multi-year funding.

· Experience working with multi-stakeholder and cross-regional teams.

· Familiarity with FSC or similar certification systems is a plus.

Skills

· Strategic, analytical, and business development mindset.

· Exceptional communication, proposal writing, and negotiation abilities.

· Leadership in partnership building and cross-team coordination.

· Fluency in English (Spanish or French is an asset).

· Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment.

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Benefit from work-life balance.

• Location: Remote
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: 40-50% travel may be required.

• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
• Please do not send any photos of yourself.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.