Market Development Officer (m-f-d) – Congo Basin & West Africa

Das ist der Job

Main Roles & Responsibilities Drive sub‑regional market and value chain development across forest product sectors.

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Deliver campaigns, events, digital content, and sub‑regional website updates in collaboration with international and regional teams. The Scope We are looking for an engaged Market Development Officer who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.

The Market Development Officer will undertake market development across various value chains by driving Chain-of-Custody (COC) certification, Promotional License Agreements (PLA), and increasing FSC brand awareness in B2B and B2C market segments in the region.

Build and manage relationships with key accounts, Certificate Holders, and Promotional Licence partners. Grow Chain of Custody (CoC) certification and Promotional Licence Holders in line with targets. Manage CoC enquiries, certification body coordination, and e‑training platforms. Monitor market trends and conduct targeted market analysis.

Develop and deploy marketing and communications materials in line with brand guidelines. Administer Promotional Licence Agreements, including approvals, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and CRM management. Prepare quarterly market development and communications reports.

Engage governments, private sector, and civil society to stimulate demand for FSC certification and support policy integration into public procurement. Your profile Education and Training : University degre