Regional Coordinator – Eastern Africa

About the role

The Regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa will lead FSC’s strategic growth, policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement across the sub‑region. Reporting to global FSC leadership, you will ensure regional priorities support continental and global objectives while delivering measurable impact in forest management certification and partnership development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategy, annual plans, budgets and performance tracking aligned with FSC goals.
• Represent FSC as the primary point of contact for governments, NGOs, private sector and community stakeholders in Eastern Africa.
• Drive expansion of Forest Management certification and oversee FSC‑funded projects, ensuring impact verification and KPI reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships, lead fundraising efforts and manage donor proposals.
• Lead, mentor and grow a high‑performing regional team, setting targets and fostering collaboration.
• Support awareness campaigns, media engagement and increase brand visibility.
• Facilitate multi‑stakeholder processes for national forest standards development and revision.
• Maintain relationships with certificate holders, support compliance and manage complaints or disputes.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Management, Development, Business or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in forestry, sustainability or natural‑resource management, with senior coordination responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of Eastern African forestry landscapes, policies and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record in building multi‑sector partnerships and securing donor funding.
• Experience leading diverse, cross‑cultural teams.
• Excellent English communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for varied audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of sustainable forestry.
• Engagement with a worldwide community of over 400 forest stewards.
• Cross‑cultural collaboration and networking opportunities.