Assurance Manager overseeing FSC’s accreditation and assurance system for sustainable forestry certification. Managing relationships with national bodies to ensure compliance and alignment with ISO standards.
Responsibilities
To manage the FSC application for system review with national accreditation bodies, coordinating with relevant FSC teams and ASI, FSC’s assurance service provider
To support FSC in the analysis, coordination and resolution of findings arising from scheme reviews, where applicable
To manage the ongoing compliance of FSC certification system with relevant accreditation and assurance legislation across different national contexts
To coordinate with relevant FSC teams and ASI to ensure alignment of FSC requirements with ISO requirements (mainly ISO 17065 requirements and ISO 17067 guidance)
To develop and implement a structure for informing and consulting the national accreditation bodies (including European Accreditation members) on changes to the FSC Normative Framework
To manage the relationship with the national accreditation bodies
To develop and maintain requirements for ASI in accordance with FSC’s standard setting procedure FSC-PRO-01-001, comprising the requirements for the assessment process and reporting of ASI to FSC and considering existing Key Performance Indicators
This will include holding consultations with stakeholders, managing an expert working group and drafting requirements
Requirements
Msc University or technical college degree in a relevant field (e.g. quality management, international relations, social sciences, business administration)
At least 5 years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: certification (standard development, auditing), quality management (quality assurance, quality control), assurance
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in evolving, ambiguous, or non-harmonized regulatory environments
Knowledge and experience in implementation of ISO 17065 and related ISO requirements for accreditation
Experience working with, or in the context of, national accreditation bodies and international accreditation fora
Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Experience in drafting requirements is an asset
Proven successful project management experience and writing of reports
A very strong sense for diligence and accuracy
Service and solution-oriented attitude to work
Proactiveness and high level of engagement
Style oriented on collaboration and team cohesiveness
Administration skills
Computer Skills - good skills in the use of/experience with: Good skills in the use of/experience with standard software packages (MS Office)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to explain complex topics in a simple and user-friendly manner to non-technical audience
Experience or demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural and diverse team
Excellent English (spoken and written)
Spanish and German language skills are an asset
Benefits
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
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