Description du poste
ABOUT US
Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the 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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Provide support services to Fairtrade cocoa producer cooperatives and beneficiaries of the Integrated Data Management project and provide ongoing feedback to the senior project manager as a digitalization expert.
LOCATION: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
REPORTING LINES:
• Post holder reports to: Program Coordinator– Equity II
• Staff reporting to this post: None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
Profil du poste
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
Project Management
• Support the implementation of Equity2Program/IMS projects to assist producer organisations
• Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and milestones of Equity 2 Program/IMS projects
• 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
Technical Advisory and Support
Provide Guidelines and Setting Up an Internal Management System (IMS) to Producer Organisations:
• Membership Data
• Compliance Management
• Allocation of Tasks and Responsibility among SPOs Members
• Membership Agreements
• Plan of Training and Support Activities
• Farm Assessment
• Farm improvement plan
Core Support
• Act as a key point of contact for member and producer organization queries, ensuring that, issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
• Support SPOs in the implementation of IMS tool and activities as required
• Advise on member’s perceptions and attitudes towards FTA and the NFOs and other stakeholders operating within the country
Dossiers de candidature
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering is required
Experience and Knowledge
• A minimum of 3 years’ project management experience in a similar environment
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and familiarity with software will be an advantage.
• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences
• 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 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 local language
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE is 25st August 2022
An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website https://fairtradeafrica.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fairtrade-Africa_Application_Form.doc. If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net or call +254 202721771 or +254 704180169 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a pre-condition of employment. Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (Project Officer - Expert in digitalization – IMS Project under Equity II Program) and be e-mailed to recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
