Senior Programme Officer-Coffee-Donuts Programme at Fairtrade International

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Performance Areas

Project Management

• Establish a business case for each project, supported by budget information and income projections
• Manage the implementation of projects to develop the capacity of producer organizations
• Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and milestones
• Compile monthly updates and quarterly reports using FTA and project templates
• Support the development of project proposals

Technical Advisory

Provide thematic training and technical advisory support training to producer organisations and Fairtrade Premium Committees:

• Project and financial management
• Gender main streaming
• Hired Labour Standards
• Fairtrade Premium management
• Product Certification Cycle

Organizational Strengthening

• Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government institutions, and educational institutions among other stakeholders
• Understand producer needs and concerns, and advocate for relevant policies to enhance FTA’s work with the local opinion leaders and decision-makers.
• Ensure awareness of the local trends, perceptions and players in the local community.
• Advise on how to manage risk and optimise the opportunities
• Influence localised policies and perceptions in favour of FTA though the support of the Programme Manager.
• Support the identification of opportunities for programmes and projects development
• Support and provide advice to producer groups to enable access to trade and marketing opportunities
• Represent FTA in country and field events
• Support the needs and situational assessment of producer organizations and propose recommendations to best support Small Producer Organizations
• Support in provision of technical assistance to members in the development of business strategic plans, marketing plans related to business development and growth requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field
• A diploma in projects management is an added advantage

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience in a similar environment
• Experience in delivering training to a range of audiences
• Experience in business development within sustainable supply chains
• Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards
• Thematic knowledge and expertise in FTA’s priority areas

Skills

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals across multi-functional disciplines
• Conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Ability to speak the local language