Marketing and Communications Officer

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.

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).

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.