26.10.2026
ATIBT is looking for its focal point on international and African timber markets. Applications are due by 20 November 2026.
Overview
ATIBT (International Technical Association for Tropical Timber) is a non-profit international association working to build a responsible, legal and sustainable tropical timber sector. It is recruiting a Timber Markets Manager. Reporting to the Director General, this person will be the association’s focal point on international and African timber markets: demand, trade flows, buyer requirements and market access conditions.
Missions
The role is mainly dedicated (about 70%) to the ATCMA programme, whose activities are planned for 2027-2028 and support the development of the timber sector in Central Africa and the export capacity of companies. It also includes support to the PASSAD project in Côte d’Ivoire (about 20%) and cross-cutting contributions to ATIBT’s market work (about 10%).
The successful candidate will analyse markets, identify the needs of companies, prepare business matchmaking, write notes and operational recommendations, and help design and deliver training. They will work with the International Trade Centre (ITC) teams, ATIBT’s regulatory experts (EUDR, CITES) and country representatives in Côte d’Ivoire, Congo and Cameroon.
Candidate profile
A Master’s-level degree (Bac+5) in international trade, economics, the wood sector or a related field, or equivalent professional expertise. At least seven years of experience in the timber sector (market analysis, international trade, purchasing, export or business development), with good knowledge of FLEGT and of African timber markets, in particular Côte d’Ivoire. Ability to analyse trade data (Trade Map, UN Comtrade), write syntheses, and lead training or present analyses to professional audiences. Rigour, neutrality, autonomy and diplomacy are expected. Professional French and English (spoken and written) are required; Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
Terms
Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 24 months, full-time, with a start date in the first quarter of 2027. Salary: €48,000 to €65,000 gross per year, depending on experience and the ATIBT pay scale. Based at ATIBT’s headquarters in Nogent-sur-Marne (remote working can be discussed), with travel to Central Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and international events.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and CV to recrutement@atibt.org, with “Recrutement Responsable marchés du bois, ATIBT” in the subject line, by 20 November 2026 at the latest. Given the expected number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The full job description (PDF) is attached to this article.
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