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SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER

Description du poste

ABOUT US

Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; and Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade System and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organization.

FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

ABOUT THE JOB
TEAM: Western Africa Network – Regional (WAN)

LOCATION: Abidjan / Yamoussoukro Cote D’Ivoire

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Cocoa Team Leader
Staff reporting to this post: None

SCALE LEVEL: Officer 1

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

Profil du poste

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational Strengthening
• Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government
institutions, educational institutions among other stakeholders
• Understand producer needs and concerns, advocate on 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 optimize on the opportunities
• Influence localized 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
• Provide thematic training on issues such as; Gender, workers’ rights, premium
management, Governance, Good Agronomic Practices etc.

Pre- and post-certification

• Act as a key point of contact for member and producer organization queries,
ensuring that, issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct Fairtrade Standards workshop for small producer organisations
(cooperatives)
• Provide pre and post certification support to SPOs as required
• Provide one-on-one coaching to cooperatives and provide the necessary support
related to certification
• Conduct needs assessment of SPOs
• Participate in Fairtrade Africa’s meetings and Regional events.
• Provide support to cooperatives to prepare towards audit through trainings on the
Fairtrade standards.
• Support producer organizations in the implementation of corrective measures
and follow up on performance issues.

Membership Support

Implement FTA membership strategy and ensure follow up on membership
issues with regional office
• Support to mobilize membership fees and encourage producers to participate in
Regional and Continental events such congresses, convention etc.
• Submit necessary reports on country activities as per required timelines
• Support and or, participate in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
activities
• Advise on member’s perceptions and attitudes towards FTA and the NFOs and
other stakeholders operating within the region
• Support in the implementation of specific projects with SPOs beyond the WACP
funded either by NFOs, Commercial partners or Donors when required
• Support in fundraising activities for the POs in Sierra Leone
• Support in producer level data collection to inform decision making
• Support Cooperatives to manage their data on Deforestation for analysis and
support on producer onboarding on other digital monitoring platforms developed
by Fairtrade.

Project Management

• Support the implementation of projects to assist producer organisations
• Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and milestones
• Compile monthly updates and quarterly reports using FTA and project templates
• Support and participate in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities
• Support the development of project proposals

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture or related field

Experience and Knowledge

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in agricultural development
• Experience in supporting ethical and sustainable supply chains
• Knowledge of agricultural development and sustainable business practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards
• Thematic knowledge and expertise in FTA’s priority areas
• Strong technical expertise on deforestation monitoring systems and GIS would be a great advantage
• Good IT skills and understanding of data protection issues in Cote d’Ivoire would be a added advantage.
• Good understanding of European Union Deforestation Regulation

Skills

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals across multifunctional disciplines
• Conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Team player
• well organized and ability to handle multiple tasks

Dossiers de candidature

HOW TO APPLY

An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website  https://fairtradeafrica.net/vacancies-2/ - https://fairtradeafrica.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fairtrade-Africa_Application_Form.doc  
Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name, and the position Senior Program Officer. All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form and email to recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net If you have any queries, please call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as condition of employment.