September 26th, 2020 at 09:08 am
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network Recruitment 2020.
Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network is a global movement which addresses the injustices of conventional trade by supporting smallholder farmers and workers to secure better terms of trade.
Fairtrade Africa, a member of the wider International Fairtrade movement represents Fairtrade certified producers in Africa and the Middle East.
Job Description
- Company: Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network
- Location: Goaso, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
- State: Sunyani
- Job type: Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Project Officer
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Project Management
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- Establish a business case for each project, supported by budget information and income projections
- Manage the implementation of projects to develop the capacity of hired labour organizations and workers
- Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and milestones
- Compile monthly updates and quarterly reports using FTA and project templates
- Support the development of project proposals
Technical Advisory
Provide thematic training and technical advisory support training to producer organisations and Fairtrade Premium Committees:
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- Project and financial management
- Gender mainstreaming
- Hired Labour Standards
- Fairtrade Premium management
- Product Certification Cycle
Organizational Strengthening
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- Initiate and maintain relationships with local communities, public and government institutions, educational institutions among other stakeholders
- Understand producer needs and concerns, advocate on relevant policies to enhance FTA’s work with the local opinion leaders and decision-makers.
- Ensure awareness of the local trends, perceptions and players in the local community.
- Advice on how to manage risk and optimise on the opportunities
- Influence localised policies and perceptions in favour of FTA through the support of the D4A Project Coordinator.
- Support the identification of opportunities for programmes and projects development
- Support and provide advice to producer groups to enable access to trade and marketing opportunities
- Support the needs and situational assessment of HLOs and propose recommendations to best support workers
- Support in provision of technical assistance to HLOs in the development of business strategic plans, marketing plans related to business development and growth requirements
Skills & Experience Required
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Qualifications
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- A minimum of 3 years’ project management experience in a similar environment
- Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences
- Experience in business development within sustainable supply chains
- Knowledge and understanding of labour laws and industrial relations in Ghana
- Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards
- Thematic knowledge and expertise in FTA’s priority areasBachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture or related fieldExperience And Knowledge
Skills
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- 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.
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How to Apply
Application Deadline: 24th October 2020.