Policy Communications & Outreach Manager

Forest Stewardship Council™

Policy Communications & Outreach Manager developing engagement strategies for FSC normative framework. Collaborating with stakeholders and improving communications to enhance participation and feedback quality.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBonn • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, with a strong ability to translate complex information into accessible content for diverse audiences. Proven project management skills, including budget and timeline oversight, enhance the effectiveness of engagement initiatives.

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Stakeholder EngagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsContent CreationFacilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Stakeholder ConsultationPolicy AnalysisEngagement Strategy DevelopmentContent SimplificationMulti-Stakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Communication PlansEngagement MaterialsWebpagesNewslettersConsultation Documents

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentNatural Resource ManagementAgile MethodologyDiversity and InclusionUser-Friendly Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and consultation strategies for the FSC normative framework.
Design and facilitate stakeholder consultations using innovative and inclusive engagement methods.
Improve engagement processes to increase stakeholder participation, diversity, and quality of feedback.
Develop and manage communication and stakeholder engagement plans across the Policy and Performance Unit.
Lead major stakeholder engagement and communication initiatives and projects.
Create and oversee communications materials, including webpages, newsletters, consultation documents, and presentations.
Translate complex technical and policy content into clear, concise, and engaging messages for diverse audiences.
Review standards, requirements, and guidance documents to improve clarity, consistency, and user-friendliness.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on engagement activities and stakeholder feedback.
Provide guidance to colleagues and manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for engagement activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, project management, international development, natural resource management, or related areas.
Proven experience managing stakeholder consultations and multi-stakeholder engagement processes.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Strong ability to simplify and communicate complex technical or policy-related information.
Experience creating high-quality content for different audiences and channels.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills; Agile experience is a plus.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Fluent in English; Spanish and/or French are an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Flexible work arrangements
Healthy work-life balance
Relocation support available, if applicable