PROGRAMME MANAGER ALL PRODUCTS & FUNDRAISING -SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION

ABOUT FAIRTRADE AFRICA

Fairtrade Africa (FTA), a member of the wider Fairtrade International movement represents Fairtrade certified producers in Africa and the Middle East. We operate four regional networks: Eastern and Central Africa Network (ECAN) based in Nairobi, Kenya; West Africa Network (WAN) based in Accra, Ghana, Southern Africa Network (SAN) based in Blantyre, Malawi and the Middle East and North Africa Network (MENA).

Fairtrade Africa is owned by its members, who are African producer organizations certified against Fairtrade International Standards producing traditional export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, tea, flowers, cotton, bananas, cane sugar, wine, fresh fruits, herbs and spices and non-traditional commodities including shea butter and rooibos tea. Currently, the organization represents over 1,083,139 producers across 28 countries in Africa. Fairtrade Africa secretariat is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and has 50% ownership of the Fairtrade system.

ABOUT THE JOB

• To manage field teams in the delivery programmes and projects to support the producer’s capacity development.
• To establish and maintain relationships with producer and worker groups providing product and organizational support.
• To increase the funding level for all products in the region and create an impact on producers as well as recommend and act based on plan and forecast

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Management
• Coordinate the producer needs assessment programme and the development of programming activity in line with the regional and FTA objectives
• Provide network development support for member networks such as product and country groupings.
• Develop and coordinate capacity development work plans and ensure effective implementation through the management of programme and project officers.
• Provide support to programme and project officers in ensuring producers and members attend local regional and international events.
• Develop plans for producers and member organisations to maximize their engagement and participation through excellent communication and relationship management.
• Support the identification of commercial opportunities and facilitate NFO, donor and buyer visits to the producer and member organizations
• Monitor budget disbursements for field staff programming activities.
Resource Mobilisation and Project Management
• Develop annual resource mobilisation targets for each product in the region, develop an accompanying work plan and implement the same
• Provide support in design and development of regional-level projects/programme concepts and proposals
• Ensure high quality and timely submission of proposals and concept notes
• Develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate CSOs, academic organizations and private sector firms to leverage Fairtrade Africa’s chances of success in competitive calls for proposals and tender bids.
Marketing Relations Support
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to coordinate effective achievement of current market demand
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to identify the supply need for new Producer Organisations to enter the Fairtrade system
Reporting
• Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines while facilitating and participating in the preparation of quality financial and narrative reports to donors.
• Work with the M&E Officer in the collection of monitoring data to coordinate impact or evaluation studies ongoing in the region.

General Management
• Ensure the provision of reports on projects and programme activities
• Coordinate and execute the annual operational plan, providing the team with the needed direction to achieve results and hold them accountable.
• Support programme and project officers in developing realistic work plans based on programmatic needs.
• Regularly discuss performance, giving timely, constructive feedback, providing support to address issues and acting when necessary
• Provide technical support, guidance and development for team members
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics or related field
Experience and Knowledge
• A minimum of 5 years experience in agricultural development
• Experience in supporting ethical and sustainable supply chains
• Knowledge of agricultural development and sustainable business practices
• Knowledge of Fairtrade standards and processes will be an advantage
Skills
• Advocacy and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Project management skills