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
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.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 tools and activities as required
- Advise on members’ perceptions and attitudes towards FTA and the NFOs and other stakeholders operating within the country.
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 of project management experience in a similar environment
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and familiarity with the software will be an advantage.
- Experience in 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 the 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 the local language
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 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 – Digitalization Expert–IMS Project under Equity II Program) and be e-mailed to recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net
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.