Project Officer/Manager - Value Chain Development (M-F-D)

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• To manage multiple projects simultaneously and report project progress.
• To support eCommerce market development expansion and FSC market impact evaluation (including the following activities): deepen the collaboration with existing key partners in eCommerce; market development & business development with key players in the eCommerce space; project coordination & operations for already-launched sustainability programs; and impact analysis on FSC current business model.
• To support/lead the establishment and rollout of sustainability shopping solution (including the following activities): short- term self-service solution enhancement; mid-term minim viable solution implementation, pilot and rollout. 
• To coordinate and produce eCommerce and Retailer sector specific marketing and communication materials in collaboration with the responsible departments.
• To manage the implementation and coordination of partnerships/relationships between FSC and relevant eCommerce and Retailer sector players.
• Additional tasks as agreed with the Value Chain Development Programme Manager.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education and Training:

University degree in a relevant field or equivalent (e.g. Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Computer Science, Informational Technology, Forest Products, etc.).

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• At least 5 years of project management or consulting experience in one or more of the following: sales/market/business strategy, global market development, strategic key account management, product management and/or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing market development partnerships, working on sustainability in value chain development.
• Experience in leading cross-functional project teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience in working with international organisations and international project teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of eCommerce/Retail industry, market, value chain, and trends is a plus.
• Experience in forest-based industries would be an advantage.
• Experience with agile product management would be an advantage.
• Experience with technical solution development would be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and be ready to deal with uncertainty/ambiguity.
• Networking skills.
• Strategic thinking and business mindset.
• Good time management skills: ability to perform well while handling simultaneously a number of functions.
• Service and solution-oriented attitude to work.

Communication Skills:

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills that contribute to cohesive team efforts and decision making.
• Active-listening skills.

Computer Skills:

• Standard Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.