Marketing & Communications Officer (m-f-d)

FSC International

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scope FSC India is the national representative of FSC International, a non-profit organization promoting responsible forest management and sourcing. India is central to global forest-based supply chains. As FSC-certified businesses grow in India, FSC India is focusing on market development, responsible sourcing, and creating impact through Forest Management certification, Chain of Custody certification, Ecosystem Services, FSC Trace, and the Promotional Licence Holder programme. This role is a varied, hands-on position contributing to market development, stakeholder engagement, and communication to expand FSC India's reach. The officer will collaborate across teams, engage with businesses and institutions, and help shape sustainability communication within a global organization.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience in marketing, communications, sustainability or a related field.
• A graduate or postgraduate degree in forestry, sustainability, marketing, science, rural development, journalism, mass communication, agriculture or a closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with at least one forest-based value chain such as paper and packaging, wood, bamboo, natural rubber or fashion and textiles.
• Experience writing compelling content on sustainability, responsible sourcing, forestry or related topics.
• Comfort working with diverse, cross-functional and multi-country teams.
• Willingness to travel within India and occasionally internationally.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI, Mailchimp, Canva or Adobe Creative tools.
• Prior experience managing projects end-to-end.
• Experience curating or coordinating events, workshops or expos.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of FSC’s Chain of Custody certification and Promotional Licence Holder programme across India.
• Engage with businesses, industry associations and institutions to build action-oriented partnerships that promote responsible sourcing of forest products.
• Conduct market research across forest-based value chains including wood, pulp and paper, packaging, natural rubber, bamboo and other forest products.
• Develop training and awareness programmes for potential clients across Chain of Custody and Promotional Licence Agreements.
• Support and participate in value chain-specific events, exhibitions, consultations and expos.
• Develop periodic Forest Markets Analysis Reports covering insights on forest-based value chains, including policy, trade and economic dimensions.
• Support stakeholder engagement to deepen relationships with FSC India’s existing and prospective certificate holders.
• Create compelling communications materials including brochures, articles, podcasts, newsletters and digital content that bring FSC’s work to life.
• Manage FSC India’s LinkedIn and Instagram channels, building engagement with diverse audiences.
• Support the commissioning and maintenance of the FSC India website and Google Business profile.
• Support FSC India in implementing strategic market and forest-related projects under Pillar 4.
• Help organise Value Chain Development events and other team-led initiatives.
• Contribute to administrative and procurement work in line with FSC’s policies and procedures.
• Provide support on other marketing and communications tasks as directed by the Deputy Country Director.

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work: contribute directly to forest conservation, responsible supply chains and climate resilience in one of the world’s most important biodiversity regions.
• Global reach, local impact: be part of an internationally connected organisation with a meaningful footprint across India.
• Collaborative culture: work alongside a passionate, knowledgeable and supportive team that values every voice.
• Growth opportunities: gain exposure to a wide range of sectors, stakeholders and geographies in the sustainability space.
• Inclusive environment: we are committed to building a diverse and equitable team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level