Marketing & Communications Officer (m-f-d)

The Scope FSC India is the national representative of FSC International - a globally recognised, non-profit organisation that promotes responsible forest management and responsible sourcing across forest-based value chains. We work at the intersection of sustainability, business and policy, supporting stakeholders across the full spectrum of forest-based industries. India sits at the heart of global forest-based supply chains - both as a producer and a growing consumer of forest products. As the number of FSC-certified businesses in India continues to grow, we're building deeper market linkages, promoting responsible sourcing, and creating meaningful impact. Our work spans Forest Management certification, Chain of Custody certification, Ecosystem Services, FSC Trace and the Promotional Licence Holder programme. We're looking for a passionate and creative Marketing & Communications Officer to join our small, committed team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll contribute to market development, stakeholder engagement and communication - helping to tell FSC India's story and expand our reach across forest-based industries. You'll collaborate across teams, engage with businesses and institutions across India, and have the opportunity to shape how sustainability is communicated within a globally connected organisation. No two days will look the same. Main Roles & Responsibilities Market Development & Stakeholder Engagement 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. Communications & Content 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. Project & Programme Support 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. Your profile Essential 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 Have 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. Why us? 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. The Fine Print Location : Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Working Hours : Full time - 40 hours per week. Duration of Employment : Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance) Starting Date : As soon as possible. How to Apply Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now! Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English. Please do not send any photos of yourself. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability. We will confirm receipt of your application. 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