Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 04 Jul 2018
BACKGROUND:
Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade system and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods.
MFA Impact Programme- (FTA and Fairtrade Finland Partnership Programme):
This is a four year Programme funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Finland. Underpinned by the Fairtrade Theory of Change (ToC), the MFA Impact Programme seeks justice and fairness through exercising rights and freedoms, empowerment through strengthening the assets and capabilities of the most marginalized farmers and workers, and the attainment of sustainable livelihoods through building resilient agro-based trade systems and societies.
The programme is aimed at capturing and assessing simultaneous change in four areas (spheres of change): Small producer & worker organizations; Supply chain business practices; Consumer behaviour and Civil society action.
The programme will be implemented in Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi and South Africa in banana, flowers, wine, tea, coffee and cocoa value chains. It focuses on FTA key thematic areas of gender and social compliance, improved productivity and quality, workers’ rights, living income and living wage.
Main purpose of job
Programme Implementation
- Coordinate and implement all activities targeting identified smallholder Fairtrade-certified coffee producer organisations in Ethiopia according to approved work-plans and budgets
- Act as a key point of contact for the coffee producer organizations and related stakeholders’ queries, ensuring that, as far as possible, issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
- Adhere to Fairtrade Africa’s operational and implementation standards in line with MFA and Fairtrade Finland donor guidelines for Ethiopia Coffee Project
- Delivery of capacity building in required project areas and the Fairtrade Standards
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Closely monitor programme performance (Financial and programmatic) and propose strategies for continuous improvement
- In close collaboration with the MEL team, leads project monitoring and evaluation processes in-country with reference to Fairtrade Theory of Change
- Monitor capacity building efforts
- Submit high quality narrative and financial reports in accordance with project and organisational requirements (monthly, quarterly and annually)
- Provide information and data on a timely basis to the Fairtrade Africa MEL function including but not limited to quantitative and qualitative reporting
- Establish and maintain a database of all programme documents and reports area of operation
Programme advocacy
- Establish and maintain in country strategic partnerships specific to Fairtrade-certified coffee
- Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government institutions, educational institutions among others who are key stakeholders of FTA
- Support advocacy efforts at national and regional levels
- Supports development of communication material development and supports media visits
Resource Mobilization
- Support MFA Programme Manager with resource mobilisation efforts
Knowledge and experience
Minimum Academic Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with additional work experience
Other Specialist Training or Certifications
- Project Management
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience
- At least 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar position with a good understanding of Ethiopian Coffee Sector
Communication demands and competencies
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Experience in report writing
- ·Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals across multi-functional and cultural disciplines
How to apply:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4th July 2018
An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/ Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name, and the position BDA COFFEE MFA Programme Ethiopia. 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 and email to recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net. If you have any queries, please call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as condition of employment.