Job Description:

The Technical Specialist – FSC Certification will play a critical role in ensuring that bamboo plantations and processing facilities comply with FSC Forest Management (FM) and Chain of Custody (CoC) standards. This position involves overseeing audits, managing certification processes, building the capacity of operational and technical teams, and ensuring comprehensive documentation to maintain certification. The role requires active engagement with farmers, field teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to monitor compliance, address gaps, and implement corrective measures. Extensive field visits are integral to this position to ensure adherence to FSC standards and to support on-ground implementation of best practices.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FSC standards across all plantation and processing operations, and manage annual certification, renewals, and surveillance audits with Certification Bodies.

• Monitor and evaluate forest management practices at the farmer and collective levels, developing strategies to maintain and improve compliance.

• Build the capacity of operational and technical teams to implement FSC-compliant practices on the ground.

• Collaborate with auditors, certification stakeholders, and relevant agencies to ensure smooth certification processes.

• Conduct internal FSC Forest Management (FM) and Chain of Custody (CoC) audits, inspections, and assessments in line with certification requirements.

• Undertake regular field visits to monitor compliance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

 

      Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Education: Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Resource Management (Preferred) or any relevant discipline with equivalent experience.

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• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience with a strong knowledge of FSC standards, audits, and compliance processes.

 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong understanding of FSC FM & CoC certification processes and sustainability standards

• Experience in audit management, compliance monitoring, and certification renewals

• Familiarity with forest management practices, bamboo cultivation, or agroforestry systems

• Excellent documentation, record-keeping, and reporting skills, ensuring compliance and audit readiness

 

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We encourage women candidates to apply.

For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location, notice period/availability and salary details at: jobs@industree.org.in, Sona@industree.org.in