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Performance Director (m/f/d)

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Job Description - Performance Director (m/f/d)

Leads the implementation of the streamlining principles, digitalization of the normative framework, development of technology solutions relevant for P&P work (data collection, accessibility, engagement).
Oversees and facilitates policy alignment activities with regulatory instruments and voluntary initiatives for best practices.

If you are someone who enjoys continuous improvement and innovation in harmonized work practices guided by standardized well communicated procedures (e.g. for budgeting, recruitments, administration) that lead to high levels of efficiency, ongoing risk assessment and mitigation, excellent coordination across multiple departments and work areas with all deadlines monitored and met, this role if for you. 
Strategic Leadership and Management
  • Provide exemplary leadership and mentoring to staff, with special focus on direct reports.
  • To foster and exemplify the continuous drive for excellence and improvement, including learning by mistakes.
  • To drive, coach, nurture and inspire the PSU Team to achieve a high sense of belonging, trust and fulfilment, as well as enable team members to deliver a high level of performance.
  • To exercise the above leadership in the spirit of the FSC Leadership Principles.
  • To regularly conduct required performance evaluations, including quarterly evaluations.
  • To oversee the establishment and implementation of effective and outcome-oriented work plans based on considerate annual budgets and in line with organizational strategies and priorities. 
  • To ensure timely and quality delivery of all projects within supervision responsibility within the planned budget, following highest project management standards.

Programmatic focus
  • Oversee and facilitate policy alignment activities with regulatory instruments, benchmarks, and voluntary initiatives for best practices (e.g., ISEAL).
  • Contribute to the development and ensure implementation of the Implementation Framework for the FSC Global Strategy.
  • Manage the resource and work planning of the unit, for example, staff planning and development, financial and work planning and management, procurement etc.
  • Manage collaboration on operational aspects within the FSC Secretariat, including representing and communicating on behalf of the unit (e.g., project management, budget planning, recruitment, salary reviews).
  • Participate in meetings and other activities of the senior management of FSC. 
  • Collaborate with process owners on identifying and implementing improvements of organizational processes.
  • Ensure state-of-the art agile project management practices with high level of consistency within the unit and interoperability across Departments and programs.
  • At least 15 years of professional experience (in total), including experience in the following areas: business administration, project management, quality management, standard-setting, certification or accreditation. 
  • Experience in forest management, ecology or nature conservation is a plus. Other fields requiring management of medium to long term projects is a plus.
  • High level of familiarity with ISEAL standard setting practices and ISO requirements and accreditation requirements.
  • At least 10 years of leadership experience, including formal supervision of diverse, multicultural teams (can be in total throughout professional career).
  • Proven record (documented by references) of successful management and delivery by multicultural large team(s).
  • Experience in hiring and dismissal processes.
  • Project management certification or proven records of successful completion of large projects.
  • Proven record of working with content evaluation and management of documents.
  • Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
  • Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
  • 30 vacation days yearly.
  • Regional transportation ticket.
  • Breakfast bars, coffee, tea, water.
  • Take part in learning lunches.
  • Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
  • Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.
  • Location: Bonn, Germany.
  • Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
  • Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).

How to Apply 
Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!


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

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.   
 
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We are looking forward to your application!


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