Program Manager, DACH

Salary Competitive

Location Germany

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Would you like to work with a mission-drive organisation and find real purpose in your job? Do you believe in a world where we can end global overfishing?

If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to these questions and you want to lead, drive and coordinate Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC’s) DACH program, this could be the role for you!

The MSC is looking for a Program Manager, DACH to lead and deliver a varied and exciting program of work in the DACH region, working with key commercial and fisheries partners, and other relevant stakeholders across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

This is a dynamic role offering you the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in seafood sustainability and providing an opportunity to represent the MSC at high level meetings and events across a range of sectors including retail, processing, fishing, academic institutions, and more.

Working with the Program Director, DACH & Benelux, the successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of the DACH strategic country plan, setting and delivering key priorities and projects. The Program Manager will also work closely with the Country Managers in Belgium and the Netherlands, and the Marketing and Communications Lead - DACH & Benelux.

This role requires an experienced and confident professional ready to inspire, engage and drive impact in one of MSC’s largest markets, demonstrating leadership on sustainable seafood topics and engaging staff to deliver on the ambition set out in the DACH strategic country plan.

The role also requires an enthusiastic spokesperson for the MSC, experienced in public speaking and handling media and stakeholder queries, as well as managing strategic and high-level relationships with key partners, fishery clients, and other engaged stakeholders.

You will also have strong program management skills, with a demonstrable track record in managing diverse programs, projects and teams. You will ideally have knowledge and experience in the sustainable food / seafood sector with an understanding of the issues and sensitivities of importance to different stakeholders with an interest in the MSC.

This post is a real opportunity to make an impact on the future of our oceans. If you are looking to accelerate your career and become part of a global network of ocean enthusiasts, then we would love to hear from you.

If this has inspired you, please click on the apply button and send in your CV in English and a cover letter in German, outlining why you believe you are a strong fit for this role.

We’re an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the German office in Berlin for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month. The remaining time can be worked from home

Working at the MSC

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded in the marketplace, through the leadership of our partners. Over 670 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries.

The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.

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Activities

Fisheries science and marine biology:

Working to develop our standards and with fisheries undergoing MSC assessment

Supply chain management:

Overseeing our work in product integrity and helping to develop our Chain of Custody Standard

Marketing and communications:

Supporting our mission by growing awareness of sustainable seafood and the blue MSC label

Seafood sourcing:

Working with commercial organisations to support their buying commitments

Logo licensing:

Working with partners in more than 100 countries to ensure that our label is used correctly