Fairtrade Africa
ABOUT US
Established in 2005, Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is a member of Fairtrade International and the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade-certified Producer Organizations in Africa and the Middle East. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; and the Middle East & North Africa. FTA currently represents 1,354,294 farmers and workers in 660 producer organizations spread across 28 countries in Africa and the Middle East by providing services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of this role is to: • Lead a coherent and coordinated policy and research programme that assists FTA to grow its influence and visibility; • Lead a robust approach to evaluating activities to demonstrate the impact and value of FTA’s advocacy work; • Build, promote and maintain relationships with key audiences including producers, policymakers and other stakeholders; • To provide capacity strengthening and technical support to policy, research, and advocacy initiatives within FTA.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Performance Areas
Policy and Research
• Lead policy relevant analysis and research, contributing to the development and drafting of FTA’s publications;
• Manage the organisation and management of events, meetings and campaigns to ensure the implementation of the research, policy and advocacy plan regionally.
• Develop the capacity of FTA regional teams and producer networks to generate materials and conduct other desk-based research and policy analyses and provide strategic support;
• Track and analyse global, continental policy and advocacy environment, recommending strategic opportunities for FTA engagement in addition to supporting the regions in undertaking country specific analysis;
• Support the implementation of a MEL system to track the output, outcomes and impact of FTA’s policy advocacy work.
• Keep abreast and up to date with key issues related to the work of FTA including monitoring of policy related activities of key stakeholders in country, regionally and globally;
• Represent FTA continentally at public engagement events.
Advocacy
• Identify, and participate in networks in established FTA priority thematic areas and countries with relevant stakeholders and partners, providing salient information on a continuous basis;
• Network with continental stakeholders to build strategic relationships and deepen FTA understanding of key policy issues and advocacy opportunities;
• Represent FTA in relevant governance, planning, intelligence, and lobby meetings of umbrella organisations and coalitions;
• In leading the design of initiatives to build the capacity of FTA projects and producer organisations to more effectively engage in advocacy, and strengthen linkages with key advocacy stakeholders.
Knowledge Management and Information Sharing
• Collection and documentation of impact stories for sharing, learning, and advocacy.
• Contribute to the drafting of written materials and copy for social media as well as supporting digital communications.
• Respond to questions from FTA members and other stakeholders on key policy highlights and other written materials as needed.
• In collaboration with the regional teams and key FTA stakeholders, identify and lead resource mobilisation development opportunities contributing to concept and proposal development and donor reports.
• Establish and maintain all documentation, data, and information systems related to research, policy, and advocacy.
• Develop policy and research tools, frameworks, and curriculum to strengthen the advocacy capacity of FTA staff and producer networks.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (Public Policy, Political Sciences, Economics, etc • Certificate in Research methods, policy, or advocacy
Experience and Knowledge • 10 years experience implementing research, policy, and advocacy initiatives in a not-for-profit organisation; • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; • Experience conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and materials for decision-making for advocacy actions; • Experience in management or coordination of research, policy, and advocacy-related events • Knowledge of key international, regional sustainable goals agreements and conventions • Knowledge of data analysis software;
Skills • Fluent in English; • Excellent written communication for a range of audiences • Strong research and policy development skills • Presentation, training and facilitation skills • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills • Strong planning and project management skills
How to apply
The application deadline is 28th 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/vacancies-2/
If you have any queries, please e-mail [email protected] 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 (Policy, Research, and Advocacy Manager) and be e-mailed to [email protected]
All applicants should state how they meet the 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.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY