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 JOB
To coordinate and lead a team of Programme and Project staff in the implementation of all field activities and producer support services under the programme portfolio.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Performance Areas
Programme Implementation
- Lead the programme team and support them to work efficiently and effectively, taking responsibility for the overall delivery plan
- Plan and monitor day to day field activities in conjunction with programme and project staff
- Undertake joint planning and scheduling of capacity development activities with producers and worker groups
- Coordinate and facilitate IEF fund application process, including providing applicants with proposal co-design support including capacity building and technical assistance
- Provide orientation, coaching and mentoring to programme staff field
- Coordinate the integration of thematic support in programme activities
- Capture data to support the measurement of outputs, outcomes and impact of programmes and projects under the portfolio
- Support the identification of opportunities for programmes and projects development
- Coordinate grant disbursements across relevant projects and sub-projects.
Producer and Partnership Support
- Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government institutions, educational institutions among other stakeholders
- Advocate on FTA policies and issues with the local opinion leaders and decision-makers in close liaison with the Programme Manager
- Ensure awareness of the local trends, perceptions, and players in the local community.
- Advise on how to manage risk and optimise on the opportunities
- Support and provide advice to producer groups to enable access to trade and marketing opportunities
- Influence localised policies and perceptions in favour of FTA with the support of the partner organisations/cooperatives
- Support the development and communication of impact stories.
General Management
- Ensure the provision of reports on grants, M&E, Finance, Programme activity
- Provide the team with the needed direction to achieve results and hold them accountable.
- Support staff in developing realistic work plans based on programmatic needs.
- Regularly discuss performance, give timely, constructive feedback, provide support to address issues, and act when necessary
- Provide technical support, guidance, and development for team members
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in project management, Finance, International Development, or a related field
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 8 years in agricultural development with team management experience
- Strong project/programme management experience
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience in supporting ethical and sustainable supply chains
- Knowledge of agricultural development and sustainable business practices
- Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards
- Knowledge of financial management and executing complex budgets
Desirable
- Experience managing projects focused on climate change and energy
- Experience working on agriculture projects and with smallholder farmers
- Experience in fund management
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 project and financial management skills.
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/
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 (Regional Programme Team Leader- Inclusive Energy Fund.) and be e-mailed to [email protected]
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.