Company Profile
Established in 2005, Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the independent non-profit umbrella organization representing all Fairtrade certified producers in Africa. Fairtrade Africa is owned by its members, who are African producer organizations certified against international Fairtrade standards producing traditional export commodities such as flowers, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, bananas, mango, and non-traditional commodities including shea butter and rooibos tea. Currently, the organization represents over 1 million smallholder farmers and workers across 33 countries in Africa.
Our Vision
A world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfill their potential and decide on their future.
Our Mission
- To support our members to strengthen their organizations in line with Fairtrade standards.
- To improve and increase our members’ ability to access Fairtrade markets.
- To empower our members to advocate for their interests and take active ownership of the global Fairtrade system.
WHAT WE DO
Our Strategic Plan 2016-2020 provides a comprehensive long-term outline towards achieving our commitment to smallholder farmers, workers, and artisanal miners. By working within the Fairtrade system and with strategic partnerships through country and producer networks, we will deliver on the following:
- Deliver relevant valued services to Fairtrade smallholders and workers
- Build, secure, and sustain access to the market for our members.
- Advocacy.
- Build a strong, settled producer network as part of a global system
WHERE WE OPERATE
We operate four regional networks: Eastern Africa Network (FTA-ECAN) based in Nairobi, Kenya; West Africa Network (FTA-WAN) based in Accra, Ghana and Southern Africa Network (FTA-SAN) based in Cape Town, South Africa. The North Africa & Middle East Network is through partnerships that are coordinated from the secretariat in Nairobi.
Job Description
- TEAM: Regional
- LOCATION: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE
To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.
REPORTING LINES
Post holder reports to: Regional Cocoa Manager Staff reporting to this post: None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- The job holder is responsible for the identification and analysis of member needs and member requirements in Small Cocoa Producer organizations in Cote d’Ivoire within the context of the West Africa Cocoa programme (WACP).
- He/she will take a lead in the implementation of regional membership to maximize revenues, business development opportunities and added value benefits through offering support, advice and guidance to existing and potential members and producer organizations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Membership Support
- Assess needs and situation and propose custom recommendations to best support SPO/HL organization
- Responsible for supporting PO’s in the development and improvement of Fairtrade development plans and responsible for supporting premium committees in the development premium plans
- Provide direct technical assistance to Members in development of business strategic plans, marketing plans related to business development and growth requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for member and producer organization queries, ensuring that, as far as possible, issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
- Provide guidance and advice to members relating to regional membership products and services
- Coordinates FTA and stakeholder contact with member organizations
- Advises FTA and Regional Offices on how best to meet membership needs and the packaging of such support
- Follow up on membership fees collection
- Prepare and submit project field reports within the approved MEL framework and specifically COD impact Pre and post certification support for those with Fairtrade market
- Identify Business Opportunities and Programs
- In liaison with the M&PM identify opportunities for programmes and projects development
- With the M&P, coordinate responses to market queries regarding Fairtrade market opportunities
- Oversee support in pre and post certification support mainly conducted by BSOs and Fairtrade officers of various producer organizations
- Pre & Post Certification Support
- Preparation of the PO for audit. This support is limited to existing members or new members with confirmed Fairtrade market
- Post: support POs in corrective measures
- Flagging major non compliances to the M&PM
- Follow up of PO performance to prevent getting to suspension stage (Yellow Pages). This will be listed on the Weekly RED LIST along with a support plan
- Stakeholder Management Support
- Represent FTA in country level events
- Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to determine needs and requirements
- Understand producer needs and concerns and ensure these needs are communicated appropriately for FTA’s benefit
- Programme and Project Support
- Establish a business case for each project, supported by budget information and income projections. Produce relevant project reports detailing progression, income streams and outcomes
- Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results, and outcomes
- Develop programmes and work plans for Training if Trainers (ToTs)/ Fairtrade Officers
- MEL
- Compile monthly updates and quarterly reports using FTA templates
- Standards
- Coordinate producer and trader participation in Standards and Pricing reviews
Required Skills or Experience
Minimum Academic Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Management/Agribusiness/Agronomy A post-graduate qualification will be an advantage.
Other Specialist qualification (Desired)
- Knowledge and understanding of the Fairtrade system
- Qualification in Business Management and/or Project Management
- Expertise in business and organizational development
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience
At least 3- 5 years’ experience in similar position
Knowledge of Systems and Procedures
Knowledge of Business and Management Skills
Communication demands and Competencies
- Knowledge of the cocoa value chain in the country of operation
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Local knowledge
- Ability to speak some of the local languages
- Ability to speak and write in French
Other competencies
- Embracing change - This competency is about you showing you are flexible and responsive to changing needs. It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.
- Team Player -This competency is about how we all relate to one another – either as Line Manager and Team, the Team itself, or colleague to colleague.
- Delivering results - This competency is about achieving a high quality of measurable results while at the same time maintaining or even raising, the quality of work.
- Knowledge management - This competency is about working in a way that promotes information and knowledge sharing to the team and our broader network.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge of Systems & Procedures
- Knowledge of financial systems, including accounting systems and budgetary control
Competencies
- Skills in using MS Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and knowledge of accounting software
- Knowledge of the local taxation laws and general accounting convention
- Knowledge of the Labour laws in Cote d’Ivoire
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Creative and innovative
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with English language
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