Forestry Officer - Latvia and Lithuania

About the role

An international organization dedicated to responsible forest management through certification and stewardship is seeking a Forestry Officer to work across Latvia and Lithuania. The role supports forest-related activities and projects in close cooperation with local stakeholders from the forestry sector, public institutions, private enterprises and NGOs, while contributing to growing certified forest areas. It combines technical forestry expertise with stakeholder management and strategic development.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of forest management strategy for Latvia and Lithuania
• Maintain a pipeline of certification opportunities across state forests, private enterprises and smallholder associations
• Support assessment and communication of certification impact on forest stewardship and supply chains
• Engage with forest managers, certification bodies, industry associations, trade unions and government bodies
• Represent the client at conferences, meetings and industry events
• Provide technical support to existing and potential certificate holders and certification bodies
• Take part in developing and revising standards, keeping sub-regional stakeholders informed
• Roll out international tools, including translating materials and running webinars and trainings for Latvian and Lithuanian stakeholders
• Analyze and manage forest-related data for the Baltic region and represent Latvia and Lithuania in international forums and regional meetings

Required profile

• University degree in silviculture, forestry, forest/supply chain management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in forestry or related fields
• Sound understanding of FSC programs, policies, standards and risk assessments in the Baltic forest sector
• Knowledge of forest products and services value chains and market dynamics
• Fluency in Latvian and/or Lithuanian (spoken and written); knowledge of both is advantageous; fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple functions and communicate verbally and in writing

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Adaptability to new technological solutions
• Sensitivity to diverse values and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual team

What we offer

• Work remotely from Latvia or Lithuania with autonomy over regional activities
• Contribution to protecting forests and supporting internationally recognized certification
• Professional development in forestry standards, stakeholder engagement and the Baltic forest sector