August 15th, 2022 at 04:48 pm

Job Vacancy Available At Fair Trade Ghana Network

ABOUT FAIR TRADE GHANA NETWORK

• POSITION: Policy, Research, and Advocacy Manager (Full–Time)
• REPORTS TO: The successful applicant will report to Strategy and Impact Director

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Successful applicants will embark on the following responsibilities:

Firstly, Policy and Research

• To begin with, lead policy-relevant analysis and research, contributing to the development and drafting of FTA’s publications;
• Secondly, manage the organization and management of events, meetings, and campaigns to ensure the implementation of the research, policy, and advocacy plan regionally.
• Thirdly, develop the capacity of FTA regional teams and producer networks to generate materials and conduct other desk-based research and policy analyses and provide strategic support;
• Also, track and analyze global, continental policy, and advocacy environment, recommending strategic opportunities for FTA engagement in addition to supporting the regions in undertaking country-specific analysis;
• Moreover, support the implementation of a MEL system to track the output, outcomes, and impact of FTA’s policy advocacy work.
• Aside from that, keep abreast and up to date with key issues related to the work of FTA including monitoring of policy-related activities of key stakeholders in the country, regionally, and globally;
• Represent FTA continentally at public engagement events.

Secondly, Advocacy

• First and foremost, identify, and participate in networks in established FTA priority thematic areas and countries with relevant stakeholders and partners, providing salient information on a continuous basis;
• Also, network with continental stakeholders to build strategic relationships and deepen FTA’s understanding of key policy issues and advocacy opportunities;
• Afterward, represent FTA in relevant governance, planning, intelligence, and lobby meetings of umbrella organizations and coalitions;
• Lead the design of initiatives to build the capacity of FTA projects and producer organizations to more effectively engage in advocacy, and strengthen linkages with key advocacy stakeholders.

Thirdly, ​Knowledge Management and Information Sharing

• Collection and documentation of impact stories for sharing, learning, and advocacy.
• Contribute to the drafting of written materials and copy for social media as well as supporting digital communications.
• Respond to questions from FTA members and other stakeholders on key policy highlights and other written materials as needed.
• In collaboration with the regional teams and key FTA stakeholders, identify and lead resource mobilization development opportunities contributing to concept and proposal development and donor reports.
• Establish and maintain all documentation, data, and information systems related to research, policy, and advocacy.
• Develop policy and research tools, frameworks, and curricula to strengthen the advocacy capacity of FTA staff and producer networks.

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Required Skills or Experience

Education

Interested applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (Public Policy, Political Sciences, ,Economics etc
• Certificate in Research methods, policy or advocacy

Prior Work Experience

• 10 years’ experience implementing research, policy and advocacy initiatives in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and materials for decision making for advocacy actions.
• Experience in management or coordination of research, policy and advocacy-related events.
• Knowledge of key internand ational, regional sustainable goals agreements and conventions.
• Knowledge of data analysis software.

Languages: Proficiency in spoken and written English

Skills and Abilities:

The interested applicants must successfully demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent written communication for a range of audiences
• Strong research and policy development skills
• Presentation, training, and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and project management skills

How To Apply?

Interested applicants should download an application form (CVs will not be accepted) HERE

If you have any queries, please e-mail  recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net
and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Therefore, Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (Policy, Research, and Advocacy Manager) and be e-mailed to  recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net

Afterward, qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a pre-condition of employment. Hence, 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.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATION:

The closing date of the application is August 28, 2022.

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