FSC Indonesia Country Director (m-f-d)

The Scope

The Mission – Lead the Future of Forests in Indonesia

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the world’s most trusted and recognized solution for sustainable forest management. For more than 30 years, FSC has set the global benchmark for responsible forestry — ensuring that forests are managed in ways that protect biodiversity, respect Indigenous and community rights, and create long-term economic value.


Through our globally respected certification system, FSC safeguards nearly 200 million hectares of forest across more than 80 countries, connecting responsible forest management with international markets.
Our unique multi-stakeholder governance model brings together voices from environmental, social, and economic chambers worldwide. This balanced structure enables us to deliver credible, transparent, and forward-looking solutions that have earned FSC unparalleled trust among governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities alike.
Our vision is bold and clear: a world where forests are valued, conserved, and restored — where communities thrive, biodiversity flourishes, and forests are protected for generations to come. In short: Forests for All, Forever.




THE ROLE
The role of FSC Indonesia Country Director is critical for the success of FSC in Indonesia. The position reports directly to the APAC Regional Director. The Country Director will spearhead FSC’s strategic and operational engagement in the country.
As Country Director, it will be your job to realize FSC’s potential in the country, working with forest owners, businesses, government, members and other stakeholders both within and outside of Indonesia to create solutions for the forestry sector in the country that foster economic growth, improve livelihoods, contribute to climate and biodiversity topic and build a sustainable future.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Position FSC, across multiple stakeholders in the Government, Private and ENGO sectors, as an organization that deliverson forest management value for the country.
• Define the country strategy in line with the regional priorities and the FSC Global Strategy in orderto grow FSC through certification and new tools and solutions such as Ecosystem Services.
• Provide leadership in setting and implementing a national government advocacy agenda to advance FSC’s policy priorities and goals.
• Work with key partners and stakeholders to help shape a positive policy and regulatory environment that promotes responsible forest stewardship.
• Support FSC International’s System Integrity effort as required in Indonesia (including Remedy, Policy for Association cases and supply chain integrity). 
• Working with the Headquarters and the Regional Hub, and aided by the technical team in Indonesia, direct the development, operation and management of forest stewardship standards in the country.
• Provide leadership in market and value chain development in the country
• Lead, motivate, develop, and mentor direct reports by communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, and supporting professional growth.
• Oversee the operational management of the country team, including budget setting and control, establishing spending priorities, supervising procurement and recruitment needs, as well as managing legal and financial affairs.
• Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with the wider FSC Network and the relevant units in FSC international,
• Collaborate with the Membership Unit in Bonn and the Membership Manager in APAC to grow membership across the chambers. 
• Represent the organization in forums, conferences, national and international events.
• Additional tasks as agreed with the Regional Director.

Your profile

The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, collaborative, and strategic leader with deep knowledge and experience of the country and relevant experience in senior leadership positions in the public, NGO or private sector. The candidate must have an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in a dynamic work environment that requires creative and analytical thinking.

• Graduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent level of experience.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in a senior management position with an international and multi-cultural and/or multi-stakeholder organisation. 
• Strong leadership skills, capable to effectively manage a relatively small team across a large territory, keeping focus on delivery on key priorities set.
• Strong cultural sensitivity, with good interpersonal and communication skills to thrive as a member of a multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary, multi-lingual, and global organization.
• Solutions oriented, analytical mindset, creative and organized in getting things done in an environment relatively remote from administrative and functional support provided by the headquarter in Bonn. Can confidently represent FSC’s mission and ambition, and lead, with ‘spark’ and poise, the country forward to the next level of growth and development. 
• Native in Bahasa Indonesia and fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

The Fine Print

• Location: Indonesia. 
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Consultancy agreement: 2 years (extension possible, subject to 
  satisfactory performance).
• Travel: Travel within Indonesia is required, with occasional visits to the APAC region and the Headquarter of FSC in Germany. 

As FSC strengthens its impact in Indonesia — one of the world’s most critical forest landscapes — we are seeking an exceptional Senior Country Director to drive strategic growth, deepen stakeholder engagement, and position FSC as the leading force for sustainable forestry in the region.

If you recognize yourself in this description and are energized by collaborating with different key players to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now through our website by submitting your CV in English.
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About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.